Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say
Police reopened the roadway at about 3:30 p.m.
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UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police
Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.
Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site
The Berkeley Scanner was the first to report this news.
Berkeley stabbing leads to new drug dealing charges
The blade narrowly missed a woman's eye, police said. Herbert Mitchell was identified as the suspect.
Police: Scooter driver had DUI warrants before major crash
Police identified the scooter operator as Irving Moreno-Reyes. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI causing injury, BPD said.
Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack
Officers responded Monday to Berkeley High School on a report of a fight between two female students, BPD said.
Update: Scooter passenger critical after alleged DUI crash
The electric scooter operator was arrested on suspicion of driving it under the influence, BPD said. The roadway has reopened.