Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.
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Teen boy shot in Berkeley, police investigation underway
The 13-year-old boy happened to be outside and was shot in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
Repeat offender picks up 2 burglary cases in less than a day
During an arrest in 2022, police noted that Peter Nothof "appeared to not believe that there would be consequences for his actions."
Man runs red light in Berkeley crash, serious injuries reported
The driver who struck the other car jumped out and ran from the scene, police said. BPD said unsafe speed played a role in the crash.
Man arrested in Berkeley after accidentally shooting himself
Police said he would be arrested on suspicion of being a prohibited person in possession of a gun as well as drug possession charges.
Berkeley hotel lobby fire prompts arson investigation
Authorities are reviewing lobby security footage and have collected samples from the scene to learn more about what happened, BFD said.
Man shot in South Berkeley on Thursday night
According to emergency radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the man had been shot in the back.