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Halloween hit-and-run spurs traffic safety audit on Derby

Halloween hit-and-run spurs traffic safety audit on Derby

"I just grabbed him up onto my body and just held him, screaming," the mother of the boy who was hit said Wednesday. The driver "never stopped."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 16, 2023
Dawn Carraway charged with felony assault of woman, 78

Dawn Carraway charged with felony assault of woman, 78

Police wrote that Carraway seemed to be "experiencing a psychiatric episode" when she shoved the woman down on Shattuck Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 16, 2023
Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Citing the baby's positive test for methamphetamine and the recent child abuse report, police described the home situation as unsafe.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2023
Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

"Our family, and the other parents and children that were trick or treating with us that night, will never forget the horror," one mother wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 13, 2023
Months after Berkeley road rage attack, man charged

Months after Berkeley road rage attack, man charged

Police say Jalene Rogers chased down a pedestrian and struck him with a metal tire jack, leaving him with "severe pain, bleeding and memory loss."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 13, 2023
Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking

Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking

The victim, a 34-year-old man, said six male juveniles armed with two guns took his vehicle, Emeryville police said Friday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 10, 2023
Felon brought loaded gun to Alameda County DA's office

Felon brought loaded gun to Alameda County DA's office

Some DA's office employees were "extremely rattled" this week, one source said, raising multiple concerns about the incident Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 9, 2023

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