Man charged with hate crimes, elder abuse in North Berkeley
Ross Wolfer injured a 75-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, then confronted a father with his children, police say.
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Berkeley man, 68, lit on fire by stranger, in critical condition
Police say the assailant poured gasoline on the man and lit him on fire. Then he fled the scene.
Homeless man charged with tear-gassing people in Berkeley
Police say Lucas Glassy pepper-sprayed two out-of-town visitors to Berkeley near People's Park where he lives.
Police: Woman arrested after punching Berkeley shop owner
Police say Jeamillah Snell, who was known to the business owner from prior incidents, tried to take items from Siamese Dream in the Elmwood.
Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop
Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.
Man charged with vehicular assault in Berkeley from 2022
Police arrested Troy Matthews on Tuesday on a warrant related to last year's confrontation, which took place at Ashby Avenue and Mabel Street.
Man arrested after unprovoked attack of Lama Beans owner
A customer had bought the man a burger, Berkeley police said, after he asked diners at Lama Beans to provide food for himself and his pet rabbit.