Armed SWAT team in Berkeley today? It was an eviction
The Alameda County sheriff's office said its Civil Unit tried to perform the same eviction in mid-August but met with resistance.
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Man, 19, charged with 'bank jugging' robberies in Berkeley
In one of the incidents, authorities say Elijah Simpson and another man chased down a UC Berkeley swim coach and stole two backpacks from her.
Richmond police chase into Berkeley sees 1 arrested
A law enforcement helicopter took part in the response, sparking greater community interest.
Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping
"I could see the fear in his eyes," the witness said, of the 10-month-old baby who was nearly taken. "I was trying to calm him down."
Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley
The suspects, Mateo Haro Rodriguez and Daniel Cestoni Montenegro, fled from Berkeley police, resulting in a brief pursuit.
Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek
He was identified as 34-year-old Derrick Johnson.
Berkeley man charged with torture after DV arrest
Kashani Raney is also facing charges in connection with gun parts for a stolen Glock that were hidden in his apartment, BPD wrote.