Arrests

Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case

William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.

Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment

Police say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.

Berkeley crime update: Crashes, arrests and falling crime

We've compiled recent cases and the latest crime trends.

Berkeley U-Haul repairman paid teen for sex, police say

Frank Vieira met the victim when she was 16, and knew she lived in a San Ramon group home, authorities say.

Berkeley auto theft case leads police to Oakland chop shop

Officers found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts, and several that had been set on fire.

Update: Ex-boyfriend charged with attempted murder after knife attack

Berkeley police tracked down Israel Pierson in Dublin and arrested him 10 hours after the crime, according to booking records.

Berkeley police: Father stabbed with screwdriver; son arrested

The victim called 911 himself and met officers outside his home on Lincoln Street, police said.