Novato Gets $119K Grant For Traffic Safety Programs

Annual grants awarded by the state help fund DUI checkpoints and other efforts to reduce serious injuries and deaths on Novato roads.

4 Arrests For Organized Retail Theft: Police

Police say that store employees reported the thefts in progress. Pepper spray, switchblade knife, and drugs were also seized.

Fire Burns 6 Acres In Novato

Agencies from around the region responded to a vegetation fire Tuesday at the Rush Creek Preserve.

Marin Fight Prompts Brief Shelter-In-Place

Police are asking residents to check their surveillance cameras for video that could help them with their investigation.

Novato Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Preteen He Met Online

Investigators allege the 20-year-old man initiated contact with a 12-year-old over social media and later met the victim at a local park.

Novato Interior Designer Accused Of Stealing From Client's Home

Marin County authorities allege the victim reported tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen from her home over several months.

​Burglars Use Vehicle To Smash Into Novato Store: Police

Novato police said in a press release that five people using two vehicles were involved in the burglary.

Fire Sparks, Vandalism Reported At College Of Marin

A man was arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies after a fire broke out and vandalism was reported at the Indian Valley Campus.

Injured Mountain Biker Rescued By CHP Helicopter: Video

Rescue crews hoisted an injured mountain biker to safety and flew them to a nearby hospital after a trail crash.

2 Arrested In Novato Burglary Investigation

Police allege two men were carrying burglary tools and attempted to break into an apartment building early Thursday.

FAA, NTSB Probe Deadly Novato Plane Crash

A forensic exam was underway Tuesday after a pilot died in a fiery plane crash at Gnoss Field over the weekend.

Pilot Killed In Fiery Crash At Novato Airport: Police

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Novato

With a long holiday weekend on the doorstep, police will be looking out for impaired drivers on Novato roads.

Man Arrested After Marin County Wildfire

Police allege the man admitted to starting a fire that burned 18 acres before it was contained Tuesday afternoon.

Burglary Suspect Arrested Near School Baseball Field

According to police, school staffers reported a suspicious man peering into car windows.

Thousands Of Pills Mailed From UK To Novato Are Intercepted

A package with thousands of pills containing fentanyl and more was intercepted on its way from the UK to Novato, authorities said.

Man Killed In West Marin Motorcycle Crash ID'd

Investigators said the motorcycle was traveling at high speeds when it collided with a pickup truck Friday on Highway 1.

Novato Man, Former Manager Of SF Hilton, Sentenced For Fraud

Geoffrey Palermo, the former manager of the Hilton in downtown San Francisco, was convicted of approving millions in inflated invoices.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Novato School District Checks

Kevonte Keosodsay, 22, was identified by detectives from the Marin County Sheriff's Office for allegedly depositing stolen checks.

Marin Teen Allegedly Shared Lewd Photos Of Other Teens Online: Police

Police allege a San Rafael teen posted illicit images on anonymous social media accounts to bully other teens in Marin County.

Tourist Shoplifting Suspects Arrested In Bay Area

The 2 suspects, who live some 5 hours away, were arrested along with another suspect from the Bay Area.

8 Middle Schoolers Accused Of Vicious, Planned Attack: 2 Hospitalized

All eight of the students, girls ages 12 to 14, were arrested in the Bay Area this week.

Novato Police Investigate Cosmetics Store Theft By 5 Female Suspects

Four female suspects reportedly ran off with cosmetics from the Sephora store at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center.

2 Arrested, 32 Ticketed at Novato DUI Checkpoint

In addition to the two arrests for DUI and 32 citations for unlicensed driving, police arrested one motorist for a safety violation.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Novato

A DUI checkpoint will be in place Friday evening at an undisclosed location in Novato.

Novato Man Accused Of Setting Off Homemade Fireworks, Igniting Fire

Police allege a 54-year-old man setting off homemade fireworks caused a fire outside an apartment complex.

Prop Grenade Spurs Brief Lockdown At Novato School

Police said the inactive device was meant to be used as part of a presentation in a high school history class.

Neighbor Dispute Over Parking Space Ends With 'Hate Crime' Arrest

A Gun Violence Restraining Order was also filed against the suspect.

Man Arrested After Suspicious Vehicle Report In Novato: Police

Police allege a Vallejo man was carrying burglary tools, drugs and a loaded gun when he was found in Novato Monday morning.

Woman Arrested For Arson After Novato House Fire: Police

The homeowners told police they did not know the woman accused of setting their house on fire Sunday afternoon.

​Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Off Highway 101 In Novato

CHP received reports of heavy smoke coming from the vehicle.

Suspect Disrupted Novato Ramadan Ceremony, Pepper Sprayed Man: Police

Police said it did not appear the Islamic Center was "explicitly targeted," and did not find evidence to support hate crime charges.

Alleged Drug Dealer Charged In Novato Woman's Overdose Death

Police allege a Santa Rosa man provided fentanyl to two women who overdosed, killing one and putting the other in a coma.

Accused Phone Scammer Arrested In Novato

Police believe a man who scammed an elderly Novato resident is responsible for similar crimes across NorCal.

Impaired Driver Hits Teens, Truck In Novato: Police

Police allege a driver impaired by a prescription drug hit two boys before crashing head-on into a pickup truck in Novato.

Storm Downs Trees, Spurs Power Outages In Novato

High winds downed trees and power lines across the region, leaving thousands in Marin without power Monday morning.

Inmate Dies At Marin County Jail

Officials said a deputy doing routine checks discovered an inmate in need of immediate medical attention early Thursday.

Officials ID Man Killed In Novato Crash

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the crash but said it coincided with inclement weather and wet roads Saturday.

Fire Tears Through Nick's Cove Boat Shack

A structure fire at the pier on Tomales Bay was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday.

Novato Man Arrested For Child Sex Abuse Material: Marin County Sheriff

For seven months, the Marin County Sheriff's Office investigated the 50-year-old man for suspected child pornography.