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Police arrest 3 people after homicide near UC Berkeley

Police arrest 3 people after homicide near UC Berkeley

Authorities arrested Andy Gutierrez-Rebollo, Michael Monrroy-Ramos and Jessyca Monrroy during parallel operations in Oakland and Union City.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 26, 2022
Cargo train hit semi-truck in Berkeley; no injuries reported

Cargo train hit semi-truck in Berkeley; no injuries reported

As of about 2:10 p.m., BPD said the Union Pacific train was moving again.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 26, 2022
Police: Homeless man assaults woman after water use dispute

Police: Homeless man assaults woman after water use dispute

Police say Nathaniel Girard got upset when the woman asked him not to leave her water running.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 25, 2022
People's Park near UC Berkeley plagued by violent crime reports

People's Park near UC Berkeley plagued by violent crime reports

A sexual assault, arson, threats via knife and a violent robbery have all been reported around the park over the past month.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 25, 2022
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in San Jose shakes Berkeley

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in San Jose shakes Berkeley

Some Berkeley residents said they felt the earthquake. Others said it was "barely noticeable."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 25, 2022
Berkeley police seize loaded gun, marijuana, $6K in cash after crash

Berkeley police seize loaded gun, marijuana, $6K in cash after crash

Antonio Simpson Jr. was convicted of DUIs in 2011 and 2014 and, earlier this year, of possession of a concealed firearm, according to court records.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2022
Homeless man arrested after attack on teen near UC Berkeley

Homeless man arrested after attack on teen near UC Berkeley

Police say Lucas Glassy punched a UC Berkeley student multiple times in late September and stabbed a man in the hand that same night.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2022

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