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Alameda County Charges Guillermo Medina Reyes With Felonies After Berkeley Carjacking Attempts

He remains jailed following medical evaluation under a court order that bars ICE from taking him into custody

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Overview

  • The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple felonies on July 30–31, charging Reyes with carjacking, vehicle theft and grand theft.
  • Berkeley police say Reyes attempted several vehicle thefts on July 27, including an attempt to open a Prius carrying a toddler at a San Pablo Avenue intersection.
  • Fire personnel described Reyes as combative and altered, administered Narcan and transported him for medical and mental health assessments before booking.
  • Earlier this month, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing ICE from detaining Reyes during his deportation proceedings.
  • Dozens of supporters rallied outside a San Francisco federal courthouse on July 15 to protest his possible removal while immigration advocates defend his legal fight.