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Witnesses Chase Down Driver; Hotel Burglar Caught: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Police say witnesses chased down a suspected DUI driver who flipped his car and reportedly walked away from the scene.
Police say witnesses chased down a suspected DUI driver who flipped his car and reportedly walked away from the scene. (Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety)

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  • The resident woke up from a nap to find a burglar standing in his living room, Petaluma police said.

Arrest Made In Napa Hotel Burglary; 2 Men Still Sought: Police

  • Police say a community tip led to an arrest last week. NPD is still looking to identify his two partners in crime, a lieutenant said.

Witnesses Chase Down Man Who Flipped Car In Suspected DUI: RPDPS

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  • He climbed out of the Chevy Suburban through a broken window and started walking away, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said.

Coroner Identifies 2 Men Killed In RV Fire At Dixon May Fair

  • A 50-year-old man and a 24-year-old man perished in the fire, according to the Solano County Sheriff-Coroner's Office.

Coroner IDs Driver Killed In US Hwy 101 Crash Near Geyserville

  • CHP said the driver lost control on southbound 101 and went across the center median, colliding with opposing traffic.

Petaluma Man Accused Of DUI, Hit-And-Run In 3-Car Crash: Police

  • Police said a preliminary reading showed the man had a blood-alcohol content of .29 percent, well above the legal limit.

Would-Be Robber Punches Man, Pulls Woman's Hair: Petaluma Police

  • The male victim was temporarily unconscious; police said the suspect may have hit the man with a thin iron rod which was found at the scene.

Solano Co. Supervisors To Discuss Regional Voting Centers

  • Adopting the regional voting center model would result in a one-time, $2.4-million increase in the 2019-2020 budget.

Spring Storm Brings Rain To North Bay, Makes For Wet Commute: NWS

  • The evening commute was forecast to see water pond on roadways, with gusty winds through Monday night, the National Weather Service SF Bay Area says.

Golden Gate Toll Hikes: Board Settles On 5-Year Plan

  • Helping close $74-million budget shortfall is one aim of the boost in bridge tolls, that gradually will climb to nearly $10, officials said.

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