Unprovoked attack at Berkeley homeless camp: Charges filed
A Berkeley homeless camp resident who used a metal broom handle to attack a passerby was charged with felony assault this week, according to court papers. The attack, which police…
Berkeley man charged with felony assault via skateboard
A Berkeley resident who police say took a man's skateboard and attacked him with it has been charged with a felony this week, court papers show. According to charging papers,…
Berkeley gas station robbery: 100 cigarette cartons taken
Two people in masks took more than 100 cartons of cigarettes from the owner of a Berkeley gas station during a robbery Tuesday evening, authorities report. Berkeley police say the…
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…
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…
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…
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…