Last year, Livermore Police arrested 21-year-old Colby Berry of Fremont, a violent felon who attacked two women with a firearm. We are providing an important update now that the criminal case has concluded.

In May 2023, Berry was arrested for the violent attack and robbery of two women at the Arroyo Shopping Center. At the time, Berry was on parole for a previous felony involving shooting into an inhabited dwelling and was wearing an ankle monitor when he committed these new crimes.

Berry faced multiple serious charges, including two counts of felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, attempted robbery, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. Despite the severity of these offenses, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office chose not to file special enhancement charges that could have resulted in a longer prison sentence and kept Berry off the streets longer. Despite a formal request from Livermore Police Chief Jeramy Young to reconsider this decision, the charges were not adjusted.

In July 2024, Berry pled guilty to two counts of second-degree robbery. He was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison, with over 460 days already served.

“I am deeply disappointed with the outcome of this case as it does not adequately protect our community,” said Livermore Police Chief Jeramy Young. “This is a case where the punishment does not fit the crime. People who use firearms to commit violent crimes must be held accountable. In this case, all the firearms charges were ignored.”

The Livermore Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We will continue to update the community, not only as arrests are made, but also at the conclusion of the case, so there is a greater level of transparency into the criminal justice system.