Berkeley Police Arrest Suspect Following Two Stabbings

On November 7, officers arrested a 33-year-old man following two stabbings.

On November 7 at approximately 2:56 p.m., Berkeley Police officers responded to Alta Bates Summit Medical Center after a man arrived with a stab wound.

Officers initially believed the stabbing occurred near Shattuck Avenue and Ashby Avenue. However, further investigation revealed that the victim had been stabbed in the courtyard of an apartment building near Shattuck Avenue and 66th Street.

Through their investigation, officers identified the suspect as Joseph Reindl, a 33-year-old Berkeley resident.

At approximately 7:43 p.m., officers were alerted to a second stabbing at the same apartment building, involving the same suspect (Oakland Police Department Case No. 2026-047520).

Shortly afterward, Berkeley officers spotted Reindl walking near his residence in the area of Russell Street and Stanton Street. Officers detained him without incident.

Reindl was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and additional charges.

The investigation highlights the importance of coordinated police response and continued investigative efforts to identify and apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes.

Berkeley PD Case 2026-00049937

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