Stepfather accused of hitting and choking stepdaughter, Berkeley CA


A father requested a welfare check on his daughter after she said her stepfather hit her with a pole and choked her. The stepfather is an adult male about 50 years old, thin build, possibly at the residence near Bonar St.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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73, item 6, 1042[2], possible 273A[1], 22, 273A, 22, 277, bonar, street department,
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8.
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7
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near Bonar St
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Called in by the father requesting welfare check on the daughter stating the daughter
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said someone yesterday that the stepfather assaulted her by hitting her with a pole and choking her. Daughter is a child
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Reporter also said that they are going to head to the location.
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Suspect is Ed, unknown last name, adult male, 50 years old, possible five feet to five four, thin build, unknown if has weapons in the home,
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also unknown if currently home.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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273A: Child endangerment / cruelty to a child (California Penal Code 273a)
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1042: End of watch / end of shift
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