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.
18 published articles
The suspect in the fatal Kerzers PostBus fire was reportedly involved in a 2019 incident at the SRF building in Bern, where he barricaded himself and threatened self-harm. Police records for the earli
A dispute in Bern escalated into a dangerous incident where one man was dragged 240 meters by a car, sustaining a broken foot and head injury. The driver, found to be under THC influence, faces signif
A Bern man received a conditional fine and penalty for injuring a dog he forcefully threw to the ground during an altercation between his unleashed dog and another leashed animal last summer.
Bern is considering an online reporting system for drug-facilitated sexual assaults, following Zurich's successful model. This aims to lower barriers for victims, who often suffer memory loss and sham
A Bern driver faces fines and penalties for transporting his three-year-old child unsecured in a Tesla on the A6 motorway, despite having a child seat available.
Exiled Iranians in Switzerland report surveillance and threats, allegedly from representatives of the Iranian regime. The Iranian embassy in Bern faces scrutiny amidst these claims, raising concerns a
Bernese Cantonal Police arrested two men in Bern after a foot chase and confrontation near the Reitschule. Both individuals were wanted on warrants and were in Switzerland illegally. Officers faced re
Bern Cantonal Police warn residents about fake handymen using deception to steal valuables from homes. Several reports detail how criminals pose as service providers to gain entry, distract occupants,
A jewelry store robbery in Bern's Neuengass-Passage was foiled when a neighboring business owner chased down and detained the 34-year-old suspect.
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.
