Man charged with stalking ex after hundreds of phone calls
Police arrested Derrick Sparks, 44, after Flock alerts in two cities.
Assaults
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Berkeley police respond to stabbing on Sterling
The suspect, 17, was holding a large knife when police arrived, authorities said.
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.
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.