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Sexual battery reported at UC Berkeley on Halloween

Sexual battery reported at UC Berkeley on Halloween

Police said the assailant had light-colored hair and wore a black jacket and black shorts.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 1, 2025
Berkeley police arrest boy, 14, after bizarre auto crime spree

Berkeley police arrest boy, 14, after bizarre auto crime spree

He racked up more than a dozen auto crimes in Berkeley in less than three days, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2025
Teen arrested after pulling gun amid Telegraph street fight: BPD

Teen arrested after pulling gun amid Telegraph street fight: BPD

Berkeley police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Guilherme Alves of Hayward.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 30, 2025
UC Berkeley police investigate report of armed bike thief

UC Berkeley police investigate report of armed bike thief

Police do not believe there is any danger to the community, a campus spokesman said just before 10 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 29, 2025
Op-Ed: Berkeley can still lead the way on police radio traffic

Op-Ed: Berkeley can still lead the way on police radio traffic

Berkeley has a proven track record as a champion for transparency. Will this City Council vote for government secrecy tonight instead?
By Emilie Raguso Oct 28, 2025
Berkeley police investigate possible gunfire near Cal

Berkeley police investigate possible gunfire near Cal

Officers arrived in the area at about 2 a.m. and found no signs of a shooting.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 28, 2025
As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log

As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log

Berkeley police said they came up with the idea in response to "concerns" that had been raised about public access.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 27, 2025

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