Man picks up new 'child porn' case right after making deal in old one
A man who had just agreed to a plea deal in his last child pornography case is already facing new charges after Berkeley police found him with more than 600…
1 in custody after Berkeley police activity on Francisco
Berkeley police made an arrest on Francisco Street after asking people to avoid the area Monday evening. The Berkeley Police Department did not initially respond to requests for information but…
UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student
UC Berkeley police are seeking tips and information about a sexual battery Monday afternoon on the north side of campus. A UC Berkeley student reported that a man tried to…
Female burglars caught in the act claim to be house cleaners
A Berkeley woman who was working from home Friday interrupted two burglars breaking in, scaring them off before they could take anything. The burglars, who claimed to be cleaners at…
Berkeley officials condemn recent anti-Muslim hate crime
Several Berkeley City Council members have condemned a recent anti-Muslim hate crime — and plan to take a stand against Islamophobia at their meeting next week. Councilman Igor Tregub, who represents…
Charges filed after Dream Fluff Donuts armed takeover robbery
A 20-year-old man is facing robbery and kidnapping charges after a takeover robbery at Dream Fluff Donuts in Berkeley last year, court papers show. According to police, Jacob Hellman and…
BPD: Homeless housing shooter had 'narco tunnel' under floor
Two men are facing serious criminal charges after a shooting inside a supportive housing complex located at a former Berkeley motel, court papers show. The police investigation began Feb. 9…
Berkeley High sexual battery suspect facing new charges
A man who was ordered to avoid Berkeley High after the alleged sexual battery of a student is in custody again this week after violating the stay-away order, charging papers…
Berkeley gunfight suspects headed for court
Two men police say shot at each other in Berkeley one morning in December are set to appear in court this week for a significant hearing in the case. One…
Photolab holds 'break-in sale' after crash-and-grab burglary
A burglary crew rammed its way inside a longtime Berkeley photo shop over the weekend on the same block where a popular camera store was burglarized in similar fashion in…