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BPD: Man who locked woman in church bathroom now charged
The man followed the woman into the bathroom and locked the door once she was in a stall, Berkeley police wrote in court papers.
Man charged with sex crime attack of UC Berkeley student
Zaid Albeetar, 26, was charged with intent to commit a sex crime, sexual battery by restraint and other felonies.
UC Berkeley police seek tips after sexual battery of student
Police said the assailant was a stranger who repeatedly slapped the student's friend when she intervened.
Man arrested after reports of sexual battery at 924 Gilman
The suspect was identified as Mark James Bradley, 41, of Oakland. He left the club but officers were able to pull him over and arrest him.
Police investigate attempted rape of UC Berkeley student, 20
According to dispatch traffic, the assailant came up from behind the woman and pushed her to the ground, covering her eyes and face.
Corner store clerk charged with sex crimes against 2 men
Police say Nafeh Gawbah offered both men work stacking boxes in a back room of the market, which is across from Berkeley Technology Academy.
Barback at Tigerlily in Berkeley charged with sexual assault
Berkeley police wrote that Carlo Salgado-Cruz II pushed the teenager into a corner and pulled down her pants before telling her, "You know you want it."