Police: Pokemon card stolen in Facebook Marketplace setup
Berkeley police say Flock license plate data and cellphone records linked suspect Zavier Alvarez to the crime.
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Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?
Peter Taraba's former housemate told The Scanner he was "kind of a hothead" when they lived together north of campus in 2024.
Berkeley Animal Shelter targets July 6 reopening after fire
Officials deemed the building unfit for public use due to the "toxicity of ambient smoke and burned debris" inside.
Dog seizure preceded Berkeley Animal Shelter fire
After the fire, police say arson suspect Peter Taraba flooded the shelter and then flooded the toilet in his Berkeley jail cell.
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Peter Taraba was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, police said.
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say
"Information provided by community members may be critical to advancing the investigation," Berkeley police said Tuesday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks
"The fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down)," the city said.