Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911
Police closed Ninth and Delaware streets during the investigation.
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Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student
News of the unprovoked attack circulated on NextDoor and among Berkeley High parents online. Denarian Shipp has been charged.
Man describes stabbing over 'snipes' outside Berkeley bank
"I hear a voice behind me say the words, 'Snipes, huh.' And then I felt like a hammer had hit the back of my neck," the victim testified.
Update: Police say Berkeley attack was felony hate crime
According to police, Aaron Crayford "directed an anti-LGBTQ slur at the victim" during the assault. The 75-year-old man sustained a head injury.
Police: Berkeley man, 21, arrested after stabbing father
Isaac Bolton was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and elder abuse. He had been released from jail in June on his own recognizance.
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.
Berkeley woman, 81, punched amid downtown disturbance
Police called for emergency backup and asked BART to hold all trains for several minutes until they could arrest suspect Floydie Atkins.