Woman escapes carjacking at Berkeley gas station
Police say Ashley Frankum threatened the driver with what looked like a handgun and demanded her car keys.
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Police: 2 drivers arrested in hit-and-run DUI crashes
One collision sounded like a gunshot. In another, BPD said a driver ran a red light while flashing his brights.
Police arrest BHS student after 2 assaults, 1 during Unity Week
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in connection with attacks on two women, including a downtown ambassador injured during last Friday's violence.
Berkeley High parents raise alarm after Unity Week fights
An autistic student sustained a concussion after a group attack in downtown Berkeley. Police are investigating.
Female UC Berkeley student punched; man arrested
Police said the attack, near Telegraph and Durant avenues, was unprovoked.
'No threat' after Berkeley Amtrak luggage scare; 2 arrested
Trains were held in Berkeley for more than five hours during the investigation.
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run of Spanish grandparents
The driver was identified as 22-year-old Farhan Ayubi of Richmond, police said Tuesday. An "alert witness" helped police ID him.