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Woman found dead after tent fire ID'd as Trinity Brooks

Woman found dead after tent fire ID'd as Trinity Brooks

Her death does not appear to have been suspicious.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2025
Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos

Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos

Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2025
Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student

Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student

Police say Amahd Mabry "punched the victim once in the face causing him to fall to the ground" when the student chased him.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2025
Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon

Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon

Police say Charles Scott and associates took about $13,000 in leggings in early October then went back later that month and stole more clothing.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2025
Woman reports kidnapping attempt of boy, 10, in Berkeley

Woman reports kidnapping attempt of boy, 10, in Berkeley

Authorities said they "do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the greater community’s safety" at this time.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 2, 2025
Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit

Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit

Mustafa Aqa and Jessica Villalobos were arrested in a stolen car where officers found a loaded firearm and more than 24 grams of meth, police say.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 2, 2025
Update: Woman, 30, arrested after New Year's Eve gunfire

Update: Woman, 30, arrested after New Year's Eve gunfire

A caller told police the shooter was a white woman with facial piercings and neck tattoos who fired the gun in an apartment on Addison Street.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 1, 2025

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