Unprovoked attack at Berkeley homeless camp: Charges filed
Police say the victim was walking by when Ruby Valdez came out of her tent, threw plywood at her and pulled her to the ground by her hair.
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Berkeley man charged with felony assault via skateboard
According to police, the skateboarder was riding home when Mark Buckingham blocked his way and attacked him.
Police: Fisherman stabs windsurfer at Berkeley Marina
Police said suspect Jimmy Ellis tried to flee but officers apprehended him.
Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent
Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. "casually riding by on a bike" near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.
Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case
The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.
BPD: Police seize rifle from man who threatened daughters
The girls fled their apartment after their father, Ronald Guillory, told them he was "going to his bedroom to get his firearm," police said.
Byron DeCles to stand trial after stabbings at Berkeley home
After hearing evidence in the case, an Alameda County Superior Court judge reduced several of the charges against Byron DeCles.