Crime & Safety
Fatal Cliff Fall|Head-On Crashes: Rohnert Park, Nearby Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Rohnert Park and Cotati and across the North Bay.

NORTH BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across the North Bay this week.
Roof Collapses At HomeGoods Store In San Rafael
- San Rafael firefighters worked with city building and safety officials to evaluate the structure.
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- "Just then, a big cloud of smoke went up, and I thought, 'That is no campfire,'" said Steve O'Keefe, a 72-year-old Novato resident.
Marin Fire, Coast Guard Rescue Man From Fishing Boat
- A Coast Guard boat had already responded with Marin County firefighters when the decision was made to air evacuate.
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- The victim, 27, died at the scene. Another person, who tried to help, was uninjured, but also rescued, officials said.
K-9 Deputy Grizz Finds Discarded Gun After Suspects Flee
- What a good boy!
Replica Firearm, Meth Found In Car At River Rock Casino: Deputies
- "Hopefully we stopped this gangster before he had the opportunity to use his fake gun to instill real fear."
Sonoma Co. Doctor Indicted In Illegal Opioid Distribution
- A federal grand jury found the physician gave oxycodone, tramadol and fentanyl for purposes deemed "not legitimate."
- High levels of hydrogen sulfide made sewer workers queasy.
Rewards Up To $500 For Gun-Near-School Tips Leading To Arrests
- Fairfield police wish to encourage locals to come forward with information on illegal weapons on or near school campuses.
2 Killed, 1 Injured In Head-On Crash On Valley Ford Road
- The fatality victims, from Petaluma and Santa Rosa, died from injuries sustained in the Sonoma County collision, CHP said.
Pedestrian Dies After Struck By Pickup
- The woman was crossing Piner Road in Santa Rosa when hit, police said.
2 Killed in Head-On Crash In Sonoma County
- The accident was reported Monday morning in an unincorporated area, officials said.
- The duo reportedly checked in using a fraudulent credit card, police said.
6 Arrested For Weapons Charges After Probation Check
- All six men denied any knowledge of the semi-automatic rifles, loaded handguns and magazines found inside the Vallejo home, deputies said.
Man Dies After Jumping From Hwy 37 Overpass: Police
- A police pursuit was underway when the 34-year-old from Solano County leaped over a guardrail and fell 75 feet, officials said.
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