Doctor Jailed; Mom DUI Arrest: Sonoma Co., North Bay Police Logs

ROHNERT PARK-COTATI, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Rohnert Park-Cotati and elsewhere in Sonoma County and the North Bay.

North Bay Doctor Accused In Opioid-Overdose Deaths

• Dr. Thomas Keller is accused by the California Attorney General of multiple charges, including second-degree murder and elder abuse.

Driver Identified In Fatal Benicia Freeway Crash

• The driver was found deceased outside a pickup truck on I-780, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Amid Loss Of Officer, CHP Golden Gate Serves Solano Co. Homeless

• The CHP crew personally bought the ingredients, including hot dogs, which they cooked up and served to area homeless and disadvantaged.

Timm Fire In Solano County Fully Contained, Cal Fire Says

• Firefighters with multiple agencies contained the wildfire near Winters.

Smoke Drifts Over Bay Area From Mendocino County Moose Fire

• The 225-acre wildfire is burning near Hopland, according to Cal Fire.

1 Arrested In Fatal Crash On U.S. Highway 101 In Santa Rosa: CHP

• One driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit and run in the fatal incident that kept northbound U.S. 101 closed for about four hours.

Santa Rosa-Trained Dog, 'Bear,' Joins Contra Costa Co. DA's Office

• The Contra Costa County DA's Office is welcoming its newest member, a dog who helps victims of crime and knows English and Spanish commands.

Hanns Park Brush Fire Damages 2 Vallejo Homes

• A 10-vegetation fire spread to nearby homes, most of which were evacuated.

Napa, Sonoma County Courts Among 16 Granted Funds For Bail Alternatives

• The California Judicial Council is doling out $75 million between 16 county courts across the state.

Healdsburg Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire

• Crews were on scene of the fire and no evacuations were necessary, city officials said.

3 Arrested After Dumping Raw RV Sewage Into Storm Drain: SRPD

• A search of the RV also found a handgun and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, in addition to heroin, Santa Rosa police said.

RVs Cleared From Park & Ride Lot After Rohnert Park Council Vote

• Rohnert Park's police chief spoke with Patch about the city's ban on overnight parking at lots such as Roberts Lake Rd. at the SMART tracks.

Bicyclists Hit By Mom Driving Drunk With Baby In Car: Petaluma PD

• The 22-year-old woman hit two bicyclists and was arrested on suspicion of DUI with injury and child endangerment, Petaluma police said.

North Bay Mayors Call For Action On Gun Safety Laws

• Bay Area mayors, including some from the North Bay, joined others across the U.S. urging Senate leaders to "immediately call the Senate back to Washington to take action."

Damage Limited In Petaluma House Fire

• An HVAC contractor accidentally started a fire, officials said.

CVS Robber Makes Off With Prescription Medicine: Petaluma Police

• Police are hoping someone recognizes the suspect in a robbery at CVS on N. McDowell Boulevard.

Fatality Reported In Benicia Freeway Crash

• CHP reported a solo-vehicle crash eastbound on I-780.

Crash On Hwy 121 Near Sonoma Raceway Causes Serious Injuries: CHP

• Multiple cars were involved in the collision on Highway 121, north of the junction at Highway 37/Sears Point Road, according to the CHP.

Woman Dies During Russian River Floating Outing

• She and others were on floating devices at Dubrava Beach in Guerneville, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Golf Fire Caused By Improperly Discarded Cigarette, Cal Fire Says

• Residents of 40 homes were evacuated as the fire threatened the Riviera West community near Clear Lake.

Woman Jumps From Highway 29 Overpass In Napa: Police

• The incident Friday shut down state Highway 29 in both directions as multiple drivers called 911 and some pulled off the road, police said.

Suspected CVS Pharmacy Robber In Custody: Petaluma Police

• A Petaluma man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbing a CVS pharmacy in the city, police said.

Police Seek Man Accused Of Improper Contact With Minor Girls In Vallejo

• At least three incidents involving girls 8-14 years old have been reported, police said.

Authorities ID Passenger Hit, Killed On US 101 In Santa Rosa

• A suspected DUI driver and his passenger were running from the scene of a crash when the passenger was fatally struck, according to CHP.

Home Burglar Caught In Marin City: Sheriff

• Rashaan Kyree Doran, 23, of Marin City, was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a home in Tamalpais Valley.

Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested After Police Standoff In San Rafael

• Sherry Marie Petrakis, 51, of San Rafael, was arrested for allegedly threatening officers and counselors with knives during a standoff.

Lincoln Avenue Reopens After Gas Leak In San Rafael

• Lincoln Avenue was closed between Maple and Pacheco streets just west of Highway 101, according to San Rafael police.

School District In Marin County Agrees To Desegregate School

• The Attorney General's Office said Sausalito Marin City School District intentionally established a segregated elementary and middle school.