Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Tragedy; Truck Toppled: Novato, Marin Co. Police Log
Highway 101 mudslide, domestic-violence stabbing, kiddie-porn arrest and other crime and fire news this week from the area.

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a week's collection of police and fire stories from around Marin County and the North Bay.
Pedestrian Killed As Motorist Flees Falling Tree Identified
- The Mill Valley man, CEO of American Solar Corp. passed away from his injuries at Marin General Hospital, officials said.
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- The driver escaped uninjured, the CHP said.
Cyber Tip Leads To Child-Porn Arrest In Novato: Deputies
- A search warrant was served on an area residence, and a 51-year-old was taken into custody, officials said.
Traffic Backs Up Following Mudslide On Hwy 101 In Marin County
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- The mudslide was reported in the Sausalito area.
Woman Uses Umbrella To Fight Off Kidnapper At Bus Stop: Police
- The female told law enforcement she broke free from a man who tried pulling her into a minivan in San Rafael.
- Three hurt in the domestic incident and subsequent wreck in the North Bay, authorities said.
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