Arrests

Man arrested after unprovoked attack of Lama Beans owner

A customer had bought the man a burger, Berkeley police said, after he asked diners at Lama Beans to provide food for himself and his pet rabbit.

Sex offender now charged with making rape threats in Berkeley

David Prendez has been linked to multiple "attacks and sexual batteries on female community members" in Berkeley, BPD says.

Felon charged with cold case Berkeley rape from 2010

The woman had been walking at night near San Pablo and Ashby avenues when a stranger began to follow her in his car, police said.

Berkeley police: Driver arrested after intentionally hitting cyclist

The cyclist, a man in his 50s from out of state, declined medical help and the Berkeley Police Department said his injuries were not life-threatening.

Berkeley cops retrieve $100K in ancient coins after retail heist

Police say a group of homeless individuals — all but one of whom were on probation — stole the goods from Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry on Gilman.

Berkeley police arrest Richmond man linked to armed robberies

Police wrote that cellphone data put Joseph Cardenas in the area of at least two robberies in Berkeley on April 22 and say witnesses also identified him.

Man smashes 8 car windshields in the Elmwood district, arrested

The man told police he was angry and was taking his frustration out on inanimate objects, BPD said.