Man with note robs Mechanics Bank in downtown Berkeley
The robber was described as a white man in his 60s wearing a dark blue jacket, surgical mask and shorts, police said.
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Berkeley police: 2 men with guns arrested after Cornerstone shooting
Investigators arrested both men in June and found an extensive cache of weapons at their homes, police said.
Patron threatens staff, fires gun outside Cornerstone bar
“Some people just thought it was kind of a joke and were not taking it seriously,” one patron said. “Some people started getting really scared and started calling family.”
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Shattuck Avenue Dollar Tree in Berkeley is closing
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911 call that preceded police shooting of Vincent Bryant has been released
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Parolee with knife charged after downtown Berkeley bank robbery
Police said David Godwin had a knife and a “large wad of cash in his hands” when he was arrested.
East Bay fine-dining veterans to bring back Berkeley’s beloved Corso
Via del Corso, led by the owner, chef and general manager of Walnut Creek’s Prima, will pay homage to the Berkeley trattoria while finding a path of its own.
Berkeley police officer fired after shooting at robbery getaway car
Officer Cheri Miller committed no crime but she did violate city policy, according to the police investigation, and ultimately lost her job.
BPD shares video of police shooting after Berkeley Walgreens robbery
The man who was shot is expected to recover and has been charged with multiple violent felonies, police said. Viewer discretion is advised.
Police release name of Berkeley officer who shot man in early January
The officer, Madison Albrandt, was hired by the city of Berkeley in November 2019, attended the police academy and was sworn in on May 19, 2020.
Homeless parolee charged with violent felonies after police shooting
Vincent Bryant has been charged with robbery, assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest, as well as parole violation. All of the charges are listed as felonies.
Berkeley police shoot chain-wielding man after Walgreens robbery
Berkeley police officers shot a chain-wielding robbery suspect with a bullet and less-lethal projectiles Saturday night, sending the man to Highland Hospital with serious injuries.
