Crime
Ricardo Mendez is an experienced reporter known for his in-depth analysis of crime and legal matters. He brings a critical perspective to events, examining their broader context and consequences.
9 published articles
The Brünnengut daycare center in Bern has reopened after extensive renovations following an arson attack in May. Children and staff temporarily relocated while repairs, more complex than expected, wer
A Bernese orthopedic surgeon faces charges of grievous bodily harm for using faulty spinal implants on seven patients, despite prior animal test failures and an international recall.
Italy demands a joint Swiss-Italian investigative team for the Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 people. This condition follows the recall of Italy's ambassador after a bar operator's release from det
Shots from a blank pistol were fired during an early morning dispute on Schlossstrasse in Bern. One man was injured with an object, but not by the gunfire. Police have detained a suspect as investigat
A fire broke out in a cell at the Regional Prison Bern, leading to evacuations and the hospitalization of a 19-year-old inmate for smoke inhalation. Police suspect arson.
A Bern man received a conditional fine and a direct fine for secretly filming nude sauna guests in the Aare river using hidden cameras. The individual was convicted in November 2025 after his devices
Bernese authorities defend their police actions at an unauthorized anti-WEF protest, where 200 people were controlled and 25 detained. Critics call it a 'show of force.'
Bern recorded 339 demonstrations in 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of high protest activity. The year was also marked by several large-scale events and a notable increase in violent confrontation
An armed man robbed a second-hand shop on Bümplizstrasse in Bern on Saturday morning, prompting a city-wide manhunt by the Bern Cantonal Police.
