Crime

Sex offender now charged with making rape threats in Berkeley

David Prendez has been linked to multiple "attacks and sexual batteries on female community members" in Berkeley, BPD says.

Armed men carjack security guard, rob Berkeley dispensary

CBCB's owner said she felt terrible about the disruption to neighbors and had worked for years to make the business community oriented.

Woman stomped by teen girls during violent Berkeley robbery

The woman was left with a swollen eye and cuts and scrapes to the face, hand and knee, police said. Robberies are up 17% this year, data show.

Sex offender on probation after grabbing UC Berkeley student

The 19-year-old girl was walking up to a security gate at a private apartment building on Haste Street when a stranger approached her from behind.

Berkeley police: Driver arrested after intentionally hitting cyclist

The cyclist, a man in his 50s from out of state, declined medical help and the Berkeley Police Department said his injuries were not life-threatening.

Berkeley cops retrieve $100K in ancient coins after retail heist

Police say a group of homeless individuals — all but one of whom were on probation — stole the goods from Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry on Gilman.

Berkeley police arrest Richmond man linked to armed robberies

Police wrote that cellphone data put Joseph Cardenas in the area of at least two robberies in Berkeley on April 22 and say witnesses also identified him.