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Berkeley police interrupt sex crime caught live on camera

Berkeley police interrupt sex crime caught live on camera

As of Tuesday, Zhe Wang remained in custody at Berkeley Jail, according to booking records. He was arrested on suspicion of three felony sex crimes.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter

Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter

The assailant left the scene but police found him about a block away and took him into custody.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
UC Berkeley to review WarnMe alert system after gun scare

UC Berkeley to review WarnMe alert system after gun scare

UC Berkeley will now "take a closer look at our WarnMe protocols including messaging and expanding the list of campus officials with access."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023

Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023

Police said the homeless man who was attacked suffers from mild cognitive issues, which may include dementia.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
BPD: Man who locked woman in church bathroom now charged

BPD: Man who locked woman in church bathroom now charged

The man followed the woman into the bathroom and locked the door once she was in a stall, Berkeley police wrote in court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
Berkeley police seize illegal gun during pedestrian stop

Berkeley police seize illegal gun during pedestrian stop

After police put Author Hayes in handcuffs, they found the semi-automatic handgun in his cargo pants pocket, police wrote
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
Man armed with blade near UC Berkeley placed on psych hold

Man armed with blade near UC Berkeley placed on psych hold

UCPD deployed a Taser on the armed man after he ignored orders and was not stopped by "less lethal" baton rounds, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 15, 2024

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