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.
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Berkeley police: Father stabbed with screwdriver; son arrested
The victim called 911 himself and met officers outside his home on Lincoln Street, police said.
Berkeley police: Park debris dispute leads to skillet attack
A Scanner reader who saw five police cruisers arrive with their lights on asked for details. Police arrested Shawn Strength.
Berkeley stabbing sends man to hospital, 1 arrested
Suspect James Jones was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police
Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.
Berkeley stabbing leads to new drug dealing charges
The blade narrowly missed a woman's eye, police said. Herbert Mitchell was identified as the suspect.
Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack
Officers responded Monday to Berkeley High School on a report of a fight between two female students, BPD said.