Crime Reporter

Harry Harris

Harry Harris is a Pulitzer Prize winning breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. He began his Oakland Tribune career in September 1965 as a 17-year-old copyboy. He became a reporter in 1972 and is considered one of the best crime and breaking news reporters in the country. He has covered tens of thousands of murders and other crimes in the East Bay. He has also mentored dozens of young reporters, some of whom continue to work in journalism today.

Seventy dogs and three cats were rescued in a Martinez house fire Tuesday morning.

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More than 70 dogs and cats rescued in Martinez house fire

January 17, 2023 at 2:57 p.m.

Seventy dogs and three cats were rescued in a Martinez house fire Tuesday morning.

A stolen car crashed in East Oakland Sunday night leaving two passengers injured and police seeking the driver.

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Stolen car crash in Oakland leaves two injured; police seeking driver

January 16, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.

A stolen car crashed in East Oakland Sunday night leaving two passengers injured and police seeking the driver.

Human skeletal remains have been found on the Clark Kerr Campus in Berkeley, prompting an investigation by UC police and the coroner's office.

Crime and Public Safety |
Human skeletal remains found on Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Campus

January 13, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.

Human skeletal remains have been found on the Clark Kerr Campus in Berkeley, prompting an investigation by UC police and the coroner's office.

For years, Dilma Franks-Spruill had safely made the few blocks' walk to her West Oakland home from her job at the main post office, authorities said. She did not make it Wednesday morning.

Crime and Public Safety |
Alameda County DA charges suspect with murder of 71-year-old postal worker

January 12, 2023 at 6:23 p.m.

For years, Dilma Franks-Spruill had safely made the few blocks' walk to her West Oakland home from her job at the main post office, authorities said. She did not make...

Two men were injured Thursday afternoon after a shooting along an East Oakland corridor, authorities said.

Crime and Public Safety |
Two men injured in East Oakland shooting

January 12, 2023 at 4:59 p.m.

Two men were injured Thursday afternoon after a shooting along an East Oakland corridor, authorities said.

A bank in Oakland's Montclair district was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning.

Crime and Public Safety |
Gunman robs bank in Oakland’s Montclair district

January 12, 2023 at 1:16 p.m.

A bank in Oakland's Montclair district was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning.

A Berkeley woman suffered severe burns Wednesday when an electric hot plate apparently caused her robe to catch on fire.

Crime and Public Safety |
Appliance apparently ignites Berkeley woman’s clothing, leaving her severely burned

January 12, 2023 at 10:19 a.m.

A Berkeley woman suffered severe burns Wednesday when an electric hot plate apparently caused her robe to catch on fire.

A man has been charged with murder in the beating death Sunday of another man in West Oakland.

Crime and Public Safety |
Murder charge filed in West Oakland beating death

January 11, 2023 at 12:42 p.m.

A man has been charged with murder in the beating death Sunday of another man in West Oakland.

A 15-year-old boy shot Saturday in East Oakland later died from his wounds, police said.

Crime and Public Safety |
Teen shot Saturday in East Oakland dies from wounds

January 11, 2023 at 8:27 a.m.

A 15-year-old boy shot Saturday in East Oakland later died from his wounds, police said.

A woman was stabbed to death in West Oakland Wednesday morning and a possible suspect was detained by police.

Crime and Public Safety |
Woman, 71, fatally stabbed in West Oakland; possible suspect detained

January 11, 2023 at 7:55 a.m.

A woman was stabbed to death in West Oakland Wednesday morning and a possible suspect was detained by police.

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