Crime & Safety
Officer Attacked; Canteen Vandalized: Novato, Marin Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Novato and across Marin County.

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across Marin County this week.
Mobile Kitchen Vandalized At Marin's Salvation Army Corps
- The canteen was deployed to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa during last year's North Bay fires.
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- Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene for a few hours.
Marin Firefighters Help Battle Lane, Pawnee Fires In NorCal
- A total of 30 local firefighters are working alongside other agencies offering mutual aid, according to Marin County Fire Department.
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- Bernard "Bernie" Del Santo headed the San Anselmo Police Department for 20 years.
Convicted Murderer From Marin County Faces Police Chase Charges
- Victor Pierre Bento Silva, 30, of Greenbrae, is currently serving two life sentences.
- The officer was allegedly attacked as he was escorting 24-year-old inmate Jesus Pina back to his cell from a medical appointment.
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