Berkeley police make arrest tied to November shooting
BPD arrested Rashad Christopher on suspicion of assault with a firearm on a person, conspiracy and shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling.
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Berkeley Apple Store hit, report of 40 iPhones taken
"They were pulling cords, running to different tables trying to get as many as they could," a reader who was in the area told The Scanner.
Man fires gun at driver amid Berkeley carjacking attempt
Shootings are down compared to last year's spike but robberies are up 30% in 2023, from 278 in 2022 to 362 this year.
More than 30 iPhones snatched in Berkeley Apple Store theft
As of publication time, no arrests had been made and the investigation was ongoing.
Berkeley police link pair to Apple Store burglaries, charges filed
The two suspects had already been linked to a "brazen smash and grab robbery" at Macy's in Walnut Creek that was "widely publicized," BPD said.
BPD shares video of fatal police shooting at Toyota in Albany
Police warned that the video footage "is disturbing and contains graphic material. Viewer discretion is advised."
Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley
He was the second person killed by an Amtrak train this month.