Body Found Below Cliff; Sideshow Shooting: Novato, North Bay Crime Log

Toddler in suspected fentanyl-riddled home dies, prostitution sting, DUI arrests and other police & fire news this week from North Bay.

Marin Prostitution Sting Ensnares 3

Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of soliciting minors for sex, police said. An additional suspect was cited on misdemeanor charges.

4 Arrested, 41 Cited At Novato DUI Checkpoint: Police

The checkpoint was held Friday night and into Saturday morning at the intersection of De Long Avenue and Redwood Boulevard, police said.

Novato Police Discover Stolen Car Full Of Meth, Cocaine

Novato police arrested two people suspected of stealing a car, clothing, and multiple other high-value items.

Novato Bank Robbery Probed

The suspect escaped with an unspecified amount of stolen cash, police said.

Novato Gang-Related Shooting Probed: Cops

The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

‘Prolific’ Marin Drug Dealing Suspect Arrested: Cops

Christopher Rougeau was in possession of two "Glock switches," devices that turn the pistols into assault weapons, authorities said.

​Novato Burglary Probed

An alarm activation call at a business in the 300 block of Bel Marin Keys Blvd. led to the arrests of three suspects, police said.

2 Novato Suspects Arrested On Weapons Charges In Separate Cases: Cops

One case involved unserialized "ghost" guns, and the other a Glock pistol that was reported stolen, police said.

Novato Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said.

Shelter Orders Lifted After Bomb Scare At Novato High School

Police in a 2:54 p.m. alert said the campus is secure and that no devices were located.

Shelter Orders Lifted After Novato High School Bomb Scare

Police in a 2:54 p.m. alert said the campus is secure and that no devices were located.

Fatal Marin Motorcycle Crash Victim ID'd

Authorities believe mechanical failure caused the crash that killed Marcos Antonio Lopez, 38 of Katy, Texas.

Marin Motorcycle Crash Victim Airlifted To Hospital

The motorcyclist suffered moderate head injuries, the CHP said. His condition wasn't known as of Thursday morning.

Novato Man Convicted In Connection With 2018 Rape, Beating

Fredi Lopez-Flores, 37, of Novato, was convicted for the 2108 kidnapping, beating and rape of a San Francisco woman, prosecutors said.

Novato Booze Sting Triggers Warnings

The Novato Police Department conducted the sting jointly with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

Marin Armed Robbery Probed: Report

The robbery occurred Sunday at around 5:20 p.m. on Rollingwood Drive, The Marin Independent Journal reports.

​Fatal Marin Motorcycle Crash Probed

The Nicasio collision was reported Wednesday at around 6:05 p.m., authorities said.

Marin County DA:

A San Rafael Couple has pled guilty for their role in a scheme to defraud an auto insurance company in August of 2020.

Novato Robbery Suspect Targeted Elderly: Cops

Deshawn Ford-Howard, 33 of Richmond, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and elder abuse among other charges, police said.

Novato Freeway Crash Kills 1: CHP

The fatal crash was reported just after 6:30 a.m. Monday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 south of San Antonio Road.

Marin County DA:

Our office is hiring! There are three District Attorney Investigator positions open. The first position is for one full-time fixed term ...

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Two vacancies currently exist within the District Attorney's Office which may be filled at either the Deputy District Attorney I or II l ...

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Dozens of antisemitic and anti-vaccination flyers have been found on Marin County properties in recent days, and Law Enforcement and the ...

Vehicle Reported Stolen In SoCal Recovered In Novato: Cops

A 19-year-old Alameda County woman was arrested Sunday on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle, police said.

Novato Wrong-Way Driver Leads Police On Pursuit

The pursuit began Sunday afternoon at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, police said.

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The Marin County District Attorney's office is currently taking applications to fill a vacant a DDA lll position in the law and motion u ...

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This North Bay Biz article is a great reminder that tomorrow, the DA's office will join the Public Defender and other county offices to ...

Marin Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect Arrested In Petaluma

A Marin County man and a Sonoma County man were arrested in connection with the attempted theft, Petaluma police said.

Novato Reckless Driving Suspect Survives Gnarly Plunge: Cops

The driver went down an embankment near the Hamilton Pool stairs, police said Thursday. The driver wasn't hurt but could face legal trouble.

Novato Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Assaulting Cop: Police

Two officers were injured early Monday in the assault, police said.

Marin County DA: Collaboration Key To Anti-Trafficking Efforts (Para El Enlace En Español Está Abajo)

Local work to stop human exploitation coordinated through DA's Office

Novato DUI Suspect Arrested In Connection With Fatal Crash: Cops

A GoFundMe has been created for the family of Liam Washington, 16, who was killed in the Sonoma County crash.

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Local work to stop human exploitation coordinated through DA's Office

Novato Burglary Suspect Accused Of Stealing Children’s Artworks

Mario Alberto Quiroz-Perez, 43 of San Francisco, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of burglary, police said.

Novato Burglary Suspect Arrested

The Dec. 17 burglaries were reported hours apart. Surveillance video led to 41-year-old Nathan Heese's arrest, police said.

Marin County DA: Marin Headlands Horse Molester Receives Jail Term

Tuesday December 7th a man prosecuted by the Marin County District attorney’s office received sentencing of 210 days in Jail.

Novato DUI Checkpoint Leads To 4 Arrests: Cops

The checkpoint was held Friday night from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Rowland and Redwood boulevards.

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The District Attorney's Office is currently hiring for one (1) full-time, Deputy District Attorney Ill. This position provides professio ...

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Nearly $2 million theft from emergency rental assistance program