Crime & Safety

'John' Arrests; Crosswalk Accident; Amber Alert Manhunt: Marin Co. Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Novato and across Marin County and North Bay.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Marin County and the North Bay this week.

Thirteen Suspected 'Johns' Named in San Rafael Prostitution Sting

  • Police say they arrested more than a dozen men in an undercover operation.

Amber Alert Suspect: Manhunt Underway

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  • The victim has been recovered, but law enforcement officers are actively searching for the alleged kidnapper

San Rafael Duo Hit By SUV in Crosswalk, Hospitalized: Police

  • A 47-year-old man was listed in critical condition and a 44-year-old woman was in serious but stable condition, police said.

CHP: Woman Leads Police On Chase from San Rafael to Cotati With Kids in Tow

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  • CHP officials say the pursuit started in San Rafael. The woman behind the wheel is now facing DUI, child endangerment and other charges.

Woman Dies After North Bay Assault

  • The victim was found by police Thursday night in a Vallejo driveway.

Woman Dies In Hwy 101 Accident After Her Scooter Hits Downed Streetlight

  • CHP is looking for the driver of a red and white Freightliner truck that struck the pole in Sonoma County area.

Activists, Officials React To SF Police Chief Resignation After Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting

  • The death of the allegedly unarmed woman in a stolen car occurred Thursday. San Francisco mayor appoints interim police chief.

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