Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.
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UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'
Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.
Man charged with carjacking 2 cannabis delivery drivers
Berkeley police say Larue Henderson carjacked both drivers in April and took nearly $10,000 in cannabis products from them.
BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing
The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder
UCPD arrested 23-year-old Cesar Lozano on Friday, records show.
Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.