Human Remains Believed To Be Missing Sebastopol Man; Arrest Made

Based on evidence, detectives believe the human remains are those of missing Sebastopol resident Mark Sullivan.

Human Remains Found, Prompt Suspicious Death Investigation

A search-and-rescue team combed a substantial area for evidence after remains were found in rural unincorporated Sebastopol.

Teen Killed in Fiery Crash Into Creek

Two other teens suffered life-threatening injuries. The 21-year-old driver, who sustained minor injuries, was arrested for suspected DUI.

Santa Rosa Police On Heightened Alert In Jewish Community

The SRPD Intelligence Team is searching for any local events, calls for action, or threats that aim to fear or harm the Jewish community.

CA Man Published Obscene Stories Of Child Rape, Murder On Website: DOJ

The 65-year-old was previously convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child, and will serve over 30 years after his recent guilty plea.

Arrest Made In Noelle Russo Killing, A Sonoma County Cold Case

In 1983, Noelle Russo's body was found in unincorporated Rohnert Park. Forty years later, a Lake County man has been arrested in her death.

Coroner IDs 19-Year-Old Sebastopol Man Killed In Suspected DUI Crash

He was riding in the front passenger seat of a Toyota Camry driven by an 18-year-old from Healdsburg with no license and suspected of DUI.

City Of Rohnert Park Receives $57K Grant To Fight Alcohol-Related Harm

The grant is awarded to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP).

Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Store, Tries To Buy Booze Inside: PD

The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of significant injuries suffered in the crash, police said.

Car Seat Check Saturday To Conclude Child Passenger Safety Week

Local families are invited to a free car seat safety check event. Here's what to know.

Sonoma State Sexual Assault: Sketches Released Of Suspect

Sonoma State University Police seek the community's help in providing any information that would help identify the suspect.

Cotati Man Arrested In Santa Rosa Shooting, Police Say

The suspect was arrested Thursday in a traffic stop in Petaluma following a two-week investigation, police said.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Pickup Truck In Santa Rosa: Police

It was the first fatality in a collision this year in the city of Santa Rosa.

3 Escape Explosive Apartment Fire

Firefighters responded to reports of a "loud boom" before flames started climbing up the back wall of an apartment building.

Cotati Switches From Nixle To New Alert System: What To Know

The city of Cotati will no longer use Nixle to send emergency alerts and other notifications. Here's what residents need to know.

Police Seek Public's Help Finding At-Risk Missing Sebastopol Man

Mark Sullivan, 70, was reported missing last week. He suffers from dementia and may have diminished cognitive abilities, police said.

Tip Leads To Child Porn Arrest In Rohnert Park: Police

Detectives said a tip received earlier this year helped investigators track down a man accused of uploading child pornography.

Teen Girl Accused Of Domestic Violence In Assault: Police

Officers were at a hospital with the girl who suffered lacerations when an 18-year-man entered the same hospital with multiple injuries.

Rohnert Park Man Arrested On Warrant For Lewd Behavior Toward Child

A fast-food restaurant in Petaluma was evacuated and police told the public to avoid the area as they worked to take the man into custody.

Officer, Woman Injured During Incident Near Rohnert Park Grocery Store

Sponge rounds were used to take a woman into custody after two hours of de-escalation techniques were unsuccessful, police said.

Police Activity Ends In Rohnert Park

Police instructed the public not to call 911 unless it was a life or death emergency and to avoid the 600 block of Rohnert Park Expressway

CHP To Hold Checkpoint In Sonoma County

The sobriety/driver's license checkpoint is planned for this weekend at a yet-to-be-disclosed location.

Mountain Lion Sightings Reported In Cotati, Petaluma

The wild cat was possibly moving toward Rohnert Park after it was spotted several hours earlier in Petaluma, according to police.

13-Year-Old Crashes Parents' Tesla, Is 'Miraculously Uninjured': PD

The girl had two other minors in the car — which was "severely damaged" after hitting three parked cars, a street sign and a utility pole.

Coroner Identifies Bicyclist Killed In Rohnert Park Crash

The Santa Rosa woman was rushed to a hospital where she died, police said.

Rohnert Park Man Fatally Shot At Jack In The Box Drive-Thru: Police

Officers found the victim laying in front of the drive-thru at the fast food chain's Santa Rosa location, police said.

$47M Cal Fire Grant To Benefit Schools

Sonoma County will be included in the grant money.

Humvee Stolen From National Guard Armory In Santa Rosa: CHP

The Humvee was spotted in the River Road area but has not been seen since, the California Highway Patrol said.

Man Steals Cab At Hospital, Leads Cops On 37-Mile Chase: SRPD

The tires were deflated but he kept driving at 40-50 mph down U.S. Highway 101, Santa Rosa police said.

Sonoma Sheriff's Wife Charged With 2 Felonies In Suspected DUI Crash

Natasha Whittinghill-Engram, 47, married to Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram, is charged in connection with a crash into a house.

Arrest Made In Rohnert Park Shooting

Richard Brandon Meza, 30, of Petaluma, is accused of attempted homicide in a shooting in Rohnert Park.

Rohnert Park DPS Holding Active Shooter Training At Local High School

It is a training day for public safety officers, with no threat to the community, the Rohnert Park DPS said.

Shelter In Place Lifted, Suspicious Box Deemed Safe In Rohnert Park

Residents of Lanyard Court were advised to shelter in place until a suspicious box was evaluated by a bomb squad.

Woman Accused Of DUI Prescription Meds With 2-Year-Old Son In Car: PD

The woman and her son were rushed to a hospital after she collided with a light pole at a Santa Rosa intersection.

Hate Crimes Suspected Against LGBTQ+ Businesses In Santa Rosa: Police

"No citizen, employee, or business owner should be targeted and harassed for living their authentic lives or supporting fellow citizens."

3 Injured In Crash During Classic Car Cruise In Santa Rosa

Three were treated at the hospital after a crash at the Peggy Sue's All American Car Show on Saturday, according to fire officials.

Woman, 19, Injured In Shooting Into Car; Reward Offered For Info

Three people were parked in a Ford Mustang when an unknown car pulled up, two people got out and shots were fired, Santa Rosa PD said.

Authorities Identify Driver In Fatal Rohnert Park Crash

Eastbound Rohnert Park Expressway was closed until 9 a.m. Saturday while the fatal crash was investigated.

Santa Rosa Judge Sentences Convicted Child Molester To Life In Prison

Thomas Yanes was arrested in November 2022, and he faced 12 offenses involving sexual abuse of children from ages 10 and 12.

Rohnert Park Man, 37, Found Dead In Santa Rosa Crash

Police were called to the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building where they found the man dead inside his pickup truck.