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Suspected crack dealers busted 

Kofi Thomas and James Pryor, described by police as well-known South Berkeley crack cocaine dealers, were arrested by BPD officers executing searches on April 7. 

Thomas, on parole from a previous drug conviction, bolted when members of the BPD drug task force approached him on a parole search, said BPD spokesperson Kevin Schofield. 

A foot chase followed, and in the ensuing struggle, Thomas bit one of the officers on the hand. The policeman was briefly hospitalized. 

Found in possession of crack, Thomas was booked at the city jail. 

Shortly after 8 a.m. that same day, James Pryor, 25, on probation from a previous drug offense, was found in possession of crack at his residence in the 2800 block of McGee Avenue. He was booked on charges of probation violation and possession for sale of suspected rock cocaine.  

Road rage assault leads to jail 

A 47-year-old South Dakota man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon Friday following a road rage incident that ended in the parking lot of the Whole Foods Market on Telegraph Avenue. 

The incident began with a dispute between the occupants of two cars, ending when the driver of one car pulled out a BB gun and fired a shot at the driver, striking him in the ear, said BPD spokesperson Kevin Schofield. 

George Miller was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked at city jail. Bail was set at $20,000.›