Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase
Update: The woman who was killed has been identified as Vanessa Sanchez.
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Murder suspect arrested after Berkeley woman's death
Police arrested Damarcus Jones on a warrant Tuesday morning, records show. The Scanner is the first to report this news.
Woman's body found in Berkeley, investigation ongoing
BPD asks anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 510-981-5741.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling
Ruiz has petitioned the court for mental health diversion, which could result in a three-month residential program in lieu of trial.
Man arrested in Berkeley on kidnapping, sex crime charges
The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Jorge Molina Rodriguez of Hayward, BPD said.
Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital
Update, March 18: The woman was identified as 59-year-old Laverne Marie Wallace of Berkeley, the coroner's office said.
2 arrested with drugs, cash after Flock traffic stop in Berkeley
Police found large quantities of cash and illegal narcotics in the car, according to initial reports.