A man broke into the animal shelter and stole a dog, then carjacked a driver last week. Photo: Emilie Raguso Police have arrested a man they say carjacked a driver in West Berkeley after breaking into the municipal animal shelter last week to steal a dog he’d been turned down from adopting. Berkeley Police spokeswoman Officer […]
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Berkeley police arrest felon with gun near Clark Kerr
Police arrested a man with a loaded gun in the 2700 block of Belrose on Thursday morning. (The marker on the map is approximate, and indicates only the block number.) Image: Google maps Police arrested a man with a loaded gun in the 2700 block of Belrose on Thursday morning. (The marker on the map is approximate, […]
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Vandalism, crime cause problems at Allston Way Garage
The Allston Way Garage has reported an uptick in students loitering, creating graffiti, and engaging in sexual activity in the garage area. Photo: Francesca Paris When lunchtime at Berkeley High rolls around at 11:38 a.m., the gate on the Allston side of the Allston Way Garage comes down. Security guards stand sentry. The gate is […]
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Man arrested in Pharmaca robbery linked to second case
Police have arrested a man they believe is linked to two Berkeley robberies, including one at Pharmaca, at Solano and Ensenada avenues, in late August (file photo). Photo: Michael Patrick Police have arrested a 22-year-old San Pablo man in connection with a robbery at Pharmaca on Solano Avenue in late August, and say they believe […]
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3 teens arrested after Berkeley robbery, assault
A 21-year-old man was robbed Monday near the downtown Berkeley BART plaza (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso A 21-year-old man was robbed Monday near the downtown Berkeley BART plaza (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso Police arrested three teenagers from Richmond after a robbery and assault in downtown Berkeley on Monday night. According to police, a 21-year-old Berkeley […]
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Pharmaca in North Berkeley held up at gunpoint
Officer Jennifer Coats at a police investigation in Berkeley (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso Officer Jennifer Coats at a police investigation in Berkeley (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso Police are investigating a robbery at gunpoint at a Solano Avenue pharmacy over the weekend. The robbery took place at 5:10 p.m. Saturday at Pharmaca at 1744 Solano Ave., at Ensenada […]
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Berkeley neighbors help catch 4 teens in dramatic effort after strong-arm robbery
The robbery took place near the intersection of Brookside and Claremont avenues. Photo: Google Maps Alert residents worked together Sunday afternoon to help catch four Oakland teens police say robbed an 18-year-old woman on Brookside Avenue in Berkeley’s Claremont neighborhood. The dramatic incident occurred May 3 at around 12:30 p.m. and resulted in the arrest of four girls: three 16-year-olds […]
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5 charged after Telegraph Avenue fight leaves 3 victims
An officer keeps watch outside Pappy’s on Telegraph after a busy night (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso An officer keeps watch outside Pappy’s on Telegraph after a busy night (file photo). Photo: Emilie Raguso Five men were charged this week after a dispute that began over a spurned dance invitation inside Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar on […]
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Police arrest 3, with replica gun, tied to BHS fight
Berkeley High police cruiser. Photo: Emilie Raguso Police have arrested an Oakland man and two teenagers with a replica gun who authorities say planned to help with a fight involving two Berkeley High students on Wednesday. According to Berkeley Police spokeswoman Officer Jennifer Coats, police learned from Berkeley High earlier in the day about “a […]
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Principal restricts access to Berkeley High because of reports that a fight might break out
BHS principal Kristin Glenchur is asking students to stay on campus for lunch and is limiting outside visitors because of rumors of a brewing brawl between kids from area high schools. Update, 8:10 p.m.: BHS acting principal Kristin Glenchur sent out an email to the school community at around 5:30 p.m. to report on the […]
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Berkeley Police catch 2 armed robbery suspects after high-speed chase through Berkeley, Emeryville
Berkeley police have two armed robbery suspects in custody tonight after they chased them by car through several different parts of Berkeley. The high-speed chase ended in Emeryville, near Powell Street Plaza, where the two suspects were eventually apprehended, according to Officer Jennifer Coats, spokeswoman for the Berkeley Police Department. Coats said the armed robbery happened at […]
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Pedestrian seriously injured after Berkeley crash
Traffic was backed up after a serious accident on Telegraph and Ashby on Thursday afternoon. Image: Google Maps Update, May 21, 3 p.m. Police determined that the primary collision factor in this crash was a right-of-way violation by the Volvo driver, who failed to yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. Update, April 16, 5:45 p.m. Police released […]