Crime

Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case

Sweven Waterman has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and agreed to an 11-year prison sentence for the killing of Curtis Marsh.

Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks

Police have seized at least seven firearms in Berkeley since Dec. 28 in connection with arrests around the city.

Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos

Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.

Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student

Police say Amahd Mabry "punched the victim once in the face causing him to fall to the ground" when the student chased him.

Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon

Police say Charles Scott and associates took about $13,000 in leggings in early October then went back later that month and stole more clothing.

Woman reports kidnapping attempt of boy, 10, in Berkeley

Authorities said they "do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the greater community’s safety" at this time.

Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit

Mustafa Aqa and Jessica Villalobos were arrested in a stolen car where officers found a loaded firearm and more than 24 grams of meth, police say.