Emilie Raguso has covered Berkeley crime for more than a decade. She was senior news editor at Berkeleyside, and launched and ran Albany Patch. In 2017, she was SPJ NorCal's journalist of the year.
Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos
Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.
Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student
Police say Amahd Mabry "punched the victim once in the face causing him to fall to the ground" when the student chased him.
Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon
Police say Charles Scott and associates took about $13,000 in leggings in early October then went back later that month and stole more clothing.
Woman reports kidnapping attempt of boy, 10, in Berkeley
Authorities said they "do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the greater community’s safety" at this time.
Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit
Mustafa Aqa and Jessica Villalobos were arrested in a stolen car where officers found a loaded firearm and more than 24 grams of meth, police say.
Update: Woman, 30, arrested after New Year's Eve gunfire
A caller told police the shooter was a white woman with facial piercings and neck tattoos who fired the gun in an apartment on Addison Street.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
In 2023, Berkeley saw a significant spike in serious crime reports, but nearly all the numbers plummeted in 2024.