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18-year-old charged with armed robbery near UC Berkeley

18-year-old charged with armed robbery near UC Berkeley

Irvin Garcia-Ramirez has asked to be released on his own recognizance and is slated to appear before a judge on that request Oct. 4.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
Man charged with attacking 2 people in downtown Berkeley

Man charged with attacking 2 people in downtown Berkeley

Chiazo Onwuasoeze Jr. had been placed on probation in January after a woman said he touched her chest without permission.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
Berkeley Way apartment fire damage estimated at $100,000

Berkeley Way apartment fire damage estimated at $100,000

Three people sustained injuries related to minor smoke inhalation. Some 25 adults and two children were displaced.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2022
BPD arrests DUI driver, tickets 33 during pedestrian safety operation

BPD arrests DUI driver, tickets 33 during pedestrian safety operation

Police said they arrested one person on suspicion of driving under the influence and wrote 33 tickets for pedestrian safety violations.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 23, 2022
'Anti-Asian hate crime' reported near UC Berkeley

'Anti-Asian hate crime' reported near UC Berkeley

According to Berkeley police data, there have been at least 14 hate crime reports to BPD this year in addition to the incident near campus.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 20, 2022
Woman shoots man during downtown Berkeley bar fight

Woman shoots man during downtown Berkeley bar fight

When police arrived, they did not know anyone had been shot: The victim had already left, and the other patrons had scattered.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2022
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake gives Berkeley a shake

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake gives Berkeley a shake

Berkeley and the city's nearest East Bay neighbors have not experienced much earthquake activity this year, according to USGS reports.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2022

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