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Triple murder case begins for alleged Berkeley gang member
Authorities say Joe Carroll Jr. was a Waterfront gang member who killed three men and tried to kill three others between 2009 and 2011.
Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped
The Alameda County DA's office dismissed multiple felony charges against both men just one week after filing a case against them.
Man linked to Berkeley robbery spree gets 9-year sentence
In 2021, BPD detectives linked Nute to three armed robberies in Berkeley within just 30 minutes.
Killer of pregnant Berkeley mom, 19, gets manslaughter plea deal
"All I have is pictures of her," the young woman's mother said Wednesday. "I go and sit at her grave, every birthday."
Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides
Both men will still face lengthy prison sentences if they are convicted. But, after Pamela Price's review, they will be eligible for parole within 25 years.
18-year-old gets 7 years in juvie despite ties to 3 murder cases
Sergio Morales-Jacquez was never charged with killing Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia — but he was identified as one of three teens who shot them.
Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge
The judge said the third man acted in self-defense when he fired back at the shooter whose stray rifle round killed Jasper Wu.