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Forget something? Thief drops gun during catalytic converter theft attempt in the Elmwood

Forget something? Thief drops gun during catalytic converter theft attempt in the Elmwood

A man taking a walk heard someone "speaking with an urgent tone as well as the sound of metal being cut," police said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 8, 2022
Victim's sister testifies in Berkeley 'road rage murder' case

Victim's sister testifies in Berkeley 'road rage murder' case

During a brief confrontation on Chestnut Street, Hosea Askew got out of his car and shot Diante Craig once through Craig's open driver's side window.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 8, 2022
Berkeley police seek driver who tried to hit recycling center staff

Berkeley police seek driver who tried to hit recycling center staff

Staff closed the exit gate to stop the driver from leaving, but he burst through the gate and escaped. "It was like a movie," one officer said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 7, 2022
Police find gun during arrest of passed-out driver in Berkeley

Police find gun during arrest of passed-out driver in Berkeley

Passers-by called Berkeley police when they saw the man slumped over in the driver's seat on Adeline Street on Saturday night.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2022
Man found dead at People's Park near UC Berkeley

Man found dead at People's Park near UC Berkeley

The man was identified as 31-year-old Tyler Dodd Cary. His last known residence was in Berkeley, the coroner's office said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2022
Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

"We have an email chain that includes two years of merchants reporting crime to the mayor and City Council," said Eduardo Perez of Sliver. "No one does anything."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 3, 2022
Charges filed in catalytic converter theft case where man shot at resident

Charges filed in catalytic converter theft case where man shot at resident

Oscar Cerrato-Garcia was wearing an ankle monitor related to a prior catalytic converter theft case during the Berkeley crimes, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2022

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