Reports of Sexual Battery at 924 Gilman

Berkeley police responded to multiple reports of sexual battery involving minors at the famous all-ages punk music club, 924 Gilman, on Gilman Street. The incidents were reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, triggering a swift police response.

The initial report came from a 17-year-old girl who had been groped inside the club. The victim provided a description of the assailant, who fled the scene in a car heading westbound on Gilman Street, as per Berkeley police.

Law enforcement officers successfully located and detained the suspect shortly after he left the club. The suspect was identified as Mark James Bradley, a 41-year-old resident of Oakland.

Further investigation revealed that there were multiple victims who had experienced similar incidents of sexual battery.

Arrest and Charges

Mark James Bradley was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery by restraint and battery, both of which are classified as misdemeanors according to jail records. His bail was set at $25,000.

As of the time of publication, Bradley was no longer in custody. He is scheduled for arraignment at Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland on Wednesday, according to booking records.

Updates to Follow

The investigation into the sexual battery incidents at 924 Gilman is ongoing. Any additional information that becomes available will be promptly updated in this article.

Increased Security Measures and Community Support

Following the incidents, the management of 924 Gilman has pledged to implement enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of its patrons, particularly minors. Local community organizations and activists have also expressed their support for the victims and their commitment to preventing such incidents in the future.