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After early-morning police chase into Berkeley, 1 arrested
The incident began around 4 a.m. when a group of people, who were armed and used multiple vehicles, burglarized a dispensary in Richmond.
Cyclist still unconscious after Nov. 25 crash on San Pablo
The cyclist had been eastbound on Virginia Street crossing San Pablo Avenue when a southbound driver struck him just after 7 p.m.
Berkeley police retail theft operation at REI nets 2 arrests
One of the men stole about $1,500 in goods and the other stole about $500 worth of property from REI, police said.
Possible gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley
The report came in around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Ashby Avenue and Acton Street, police said.
Berkeley police: Man arrested after threatening toddler at park
Abdurrahman Butler made a hand signal in the shape of a gun and pointed it at the child, saying, "I'm going to kill you," his nanny told Berkeley police.
Driver who ran over homeless woman while fleeing UCPD held on murder charge
Alexander McGee, now 32, ran over 58-year-old Bernadette Young Bear while fleeing from a UCPD officer nearly three years ago.
Police: Woman fired gun after trying to give child marijuana
Tiffany Payne fired her gun into the air and threatened the child's mother saying, "the next one is for you,'" Berkeley police wrote in court papers.