Police say ‘armed and dangerous’ man is wanted in fatal hit-and-run
“Alexander McGee knows that he is wanted and has been known to flee or fight police,” said BPD. Authorities asked anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately.
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Investigation continues into deadly hit-and-run that killed homeless woman
The woman who was killed Monday when a driver fleeing from police ran over her had been lying on the sidewalk for many hours the day before, prompting welfare checks from police and attempts to help her from others.
Robbers hit 2 Berkeley banks Wednesday
It’s rare when Berkeley has even one bank robbery, but Wednesday there were two.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian on sidewalk during UC Berkeley police chase
The driver who fled was in a charcoal gray four-door sedan with a second occupant at the time of the crash, police said.
UC Berkeley budget director arrested after child porn investigation
A Berkeley man who oversees Cal’s operating budget was arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation by BPD, according to authorities and records online.
4 alleged gang members charged with felony assault at Berkeley pizza shop
Four men identified by authorities as gang members from Contra Costa County are set to appear in court this week after being charged with a violent attack on a UC Berkeley student in a Telegraph Avenue pizza shop.
Woman attacked by group of 5 during South Berkeley robbery; police intervene
Three teenage boys and two adults from Oakland attacked a woman walking in South Berkeley on Saturday night during a robbery that was interrupted by a Berkeley police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities say.
Berkeley DoubleTree restaurant manager charged with drugging, raping hotel guest
A man who worked in the restaurant of the DoubleTree at the Berkeley Marina has been charged with drugging a hotel guest and raping her in her room while she was unconscious, according to officials and court papers.
Berkeley police arrest felon suspected of firing multiple shots on Durant and Telegraph Avenues
Police said the suspect has many felony convictions.
Public nudity activist from Berkeley charged with attempted abduction, stalking of teenage boy
A “body freedom” activist who once shed her clothing in protest during a Berkeley City Council meeting is now facing felony charges for what authorities have called her ongoing “obsession” this year with a teenage boy.
Berkeley woman charged with leaving scene of traffic fatality by Ashby BART
Three months after a driver struck and killed a 64-year-old Oakland man walking near the Ashby BART station, authorities have charged that driver with leaving the scene of the fatal crash, according to court papers.
Former Cal football player charged with 2 felonies after reported attack on cop
A former linebacker with the UC Berkeley football team was charged with two felonies Wednesday after he reportedly attacked a Berkeley police officer over the weekend, according to court papers.
