Man Kidnaps 2, Crashes Vehicle In High-Speed Police Chase: Authorities

The wanted man nearly hit two detectives and fled at 90 mph as two passengers pleaded with him to stop, police said.

Man Dies After RV Catches Fire In Santa Rosa

A man was rescued from the burning vehicle and medical first responders attempted to save his life, but he was declared dead at the scene.

​Firefighter Injured, 2 Families Displaced By Residential Fire

The displaced were being assisted by the Red Cross of Northern California.

4 Teens Arrested In 'Gang-Motivated' Stabbing: Police

There was no evidence the two stabbing victims were associated with a gang, Santa Rosa police said.

Santa Rosa Police Open Downtown Substation

The hope is that The Plaza substation will become a community resource hub.

Registered Sex Offender Compliance Check Nets 2 Arrests

A third registered sex offender living in Rohnert Park was being investigated for a possible probation violation.

Man With Ties To Sonoma County Faces Federal Child Porn Charges

Authorities believe Ricci Lee Wynne may have operated in Rohnert Park and have asked anyone with information to contact the FBI.

Gang Members Armed With Machetes Arrested In Park Fight: Sheriff

A witness reported seeing two people with machetes following a group of people around a Sonoma County park.

Santa Rosa Police Give Results Of DUI Checkpoint

A total of 923 drivers were contacted during the checkpoint held at College Avenue and Morgan Street.

Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint In Santa Rosa

In a checkpoint held last Friday in Rohnert Park, one person was arrested and 10 people were cited.

Driver Pursued By Police Involved In Fatal Crash In Santa Rosa

Roads were closed for six hours as the collision was investigated.

Dog Killed In Duplex Fire, 6 Others Spared

Most of the dogs spared were puppies, a Santa Rosa Fire Department battalion chief said.

Resident Trapped When Tree Falls Into House

A building inspector ruled the home uninhabitable.

Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Dry Cleaning Business

Dispatchers received multiple calls about the fire in the Calistoga Road shopping center off state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa.

Rohnert Park School Vandalism Suspect Arrested

The elementary school had to be closed earlier this week because of the extent of the vandalism.

Sonoma County Teacher, Coach Accused Of Lewd Acts With Student

The 34-year-old man works as a teacher in Santa Rosa and a coach in Rohnert Park.

DUI Crackdown Planned In Rohnert Park

An upcoming DUI enforcement was announced by the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.

Sonoma County Man Pleads Guilty To Raping His Ex At Marin Headlands

The 28-year-old has been in federal custody since the incident in August 2024.

2 Displaced, 1 Cat Dies In Santa Rosa Home Fire

A residential fire displaced two occupants of a one-story, single-family home and took the life of their cat on Friday afternoon.

Rohnert Park Robbery Leads To Multi-County Police Chase: RPPD

A 19-year-old Oakland man was arrested on charges of robbing a Rohnert Park store employee returning from a bank, police said.

Suspect Sexually Assaulted Girl At Movie Theater, Police Say

The Santa Rosa Police Department announced a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the suspect's arrest.

2 Rohnert Park Residents Busted With Drugs, Paraphernalia: Petaluma PD

Thirty grams of meth was found in pre-packaged quantities for apparent sales, police said.

Rohnert Park Police Tackle Knife-Wielding Suspect Who Assaulted Walmart Employee

Police said the suspect left the store before they arrived but he was located in the parking lot and was allegedly holding a "large knife."

Suspicious Man Seen Following Girls In Santa Rosa: Police

Several witnesses reported the man's suspicious behavior toward teen girls, police said.

Driver Shoots Self During Vehicle Fire On Highway 101 Near Cotati

The man was taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major burns along with the self-inflicted gunshot wound, the CHP said.

Probationer Accused of Assault On Police Officer

A Rohnert Park man is accused of injuring an officer and leading law enforcement on a chase.

Postal Worker Fatally Struck By Car In Santa Rosa

He was a 33-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, police said, and was standing outside his postal vehicle sorting mail when he was struck.

Search For 4 Missing Boaters Called Off By Coast Guard

The recreational boat had 6 people aboard, including adults and youths, when it set out to go crabbing.

​About 30 Displaced By Apartment Fire In Rohnert Park

The multi-unit building was declared uninhabitable and the American Red Cross was requested to assist the displaced residents.

Multiple Road-Rage Crashes —1 Fatal — Caused By DUI Driver: CHP

The fatal crash was among at least three collisions a 20-year-old man was involved in, the CHP said.

​Man Arrested With Handgun After Gunshots Reported In North Bay

Jose Orozco-Abaraca was accused of possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle and shooting at an inhabited dwelling.

Arson Suspect Jailed For Brush Fire, May Be Tied To 2nd Blaze: SRPD

The fires happened a day apart in the same area, Santa Rosa police said.

Santa Rosa Man Whose Goats Were Stolen Gets Help From Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri

In the North Bay, there is a widespread search for three goats stolen from a Santa Rosa home in the middle of the day.

Memorial Procession Planned For Rancho Adobe Fire Capt. Kyle Heard

Capt. Heard was a husband, father, son, brother and 21-year veteran of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District.

CHP Douses Car Fire On Hwy 116, Arrests Driver For Suspected DUI

While some officers pulled the driver from the burning car, others used fire extinguishers to stop the flames from spreading.

Man Shot In Face While Driving In The Bay Area: Police

The shooting was considered attempted homicide.

5 Arrested In Santa Rosa In Connection With Robbery, Police Chase

Police said five suspects tried to rob a Santa Rosa dispensary, then led police on a high-speed chase.

Santa Rosa Apartment Fire Injures Firefighter, Resident

The two-alarm fire damaged several apartments, officials said.

Pepperwood Fire In Mendocino County 35% Contained

Hand crews are making progress, Cal Fire said, no structures are threatened, and the rate of spread is moderate.

Bicyclist Found With 2 Guns, Knives, Metal Knuckles

The rider also had 14.25 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a scale and packaging consistent with narcotics, police said.