Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case
The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.
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BPD: Police seize rifle from man who threatened daughters
The girls fled their apartment after their father, Ronald Guillory, told them he was "going to his bedroom to get his firearm," police said.
Byron DeCles to stand trial after stabbings at Berkeley home
After hearing evidence in the case, an Alameda County Superior Court judge reduced several of the charges against Byron DeCles.
Berkeley police: Man tried to set woman, RV on fire on Harrison
When the woman went outside to confront Dicarlo Scott Sr., "he poured gasoline on her while holding a lit cigarette," police wrote.
Indecent exposure charges after downtown Berkeley disturbance
Officers made a separate arrest downtown at the same time after noticing a man who was wanted in connection with burglary and assault.
Safety ambassador intervenes to stop attack near UC Berkeley
The ambassador ran up to intercede when he heard the fight and saw a man standing over a young woman readying to deliver a kick, SafeBears said.
Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter
The assailant left the scene but police found him about a block away and took him into custody.