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Indecent exposure charges after downtown Berkeley disturbance

Indecent exposure charges after downtown Berkeley disturbance

Officers made a separate arrest downtown at the same time after noticing a man who was wanted in connection with burglary and assault.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2024
Driver who killed pedestrian gets probation, GPS tracker

Driver who killed pedestrian gets probation, GPS tracker

Barry Bull, then 65, had alcohol in his system when he hit Vincent Koehler in the crosswalk at San Pablo Avenue and Oregon Street in 2021.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 10, 2024
Police investigate gunfire, report of fight near UC Berkeley

Police investigate gunfire, report of fight near UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley's ShotSpotter system picked up a single gunshot in the 2400 block of Durant Avenue at about 1:50 a.m. Sunday.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2024
Berkeley Scanner a finalist for 5 California Journalism Awards

Berkeley Scanner a finalist for 5 California Journalism Awards

The judges recognized The Scanner's coverage of the killings of brothers Angel and Jazy, Oakland crime concerns and a fatal police shooting.
By Editor's desk Jun 6, 2024
Berkeley driver, 85, charged with death of jogger Julia Elkin

Berkeley driver, 85, charged with death of jogger Julia Elkin

The DA's office charged Buldan Seka with vehicular manslaughter on Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 6, 2024
Woman charged with arson of downtown Berkeley building

Woman charged with arson of downtown Berkeley building

Security footage showed the suspect lighting green webbing from the fence on fire before running away, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 5, 2024
Berkeley sees 7 catalytic converter thefts in just hours

Berkeley sees 7 catalytic converter thefts in just hours

Officers spotted the suspect vehicle but could not chase it due to BPD's pursuit policy, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 4, 2024

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