Commercial burglary spike in Berkeley; Creekwood hit again
"It impacts customers’ perception of safety," said Creekwood Restaurant owner Greg Poulios. "People may not come in."
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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.
Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash
The crash happened at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Ashby Avenue at about 5:20 p.m.
Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle
Officers found the loaded assault rifle during a car search, Berkeley police said, as well as "an assortment" of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.
Gunfire amid Berkeley robbery; man arrested with ghost gun
Jahquinn Pounders was arrested on suspicion of robbery, gunfire and related crimes, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Man, 26, shot in Berkeley
A gunshot victim showed up at Highland Hospital. Police found evidence of gunfire at the scene.
Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron
The carjacker took a gray Toyota Camry from the victim and fled south on Shattuck, Berkeley police said.