Crime & Safety
Animal Clinic Crime; Cars Off Roads: Marin County Police Log
Scout follows through on "be prepared" motto, Firehouse gives to firehouse, road gives way & other news this week from the region.

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from this week across Marin County and the North Bay.
Suspected DUI Arrest After Car Slides Down Hill
- "Our roads are treacherous enough today without introducing impaired driving into the mix," the Marin CHP said.
Say Hello To San Rafael Police Department's New Officers
- K-9 Officers Harry and Achilles -- both very, very good boys! -- soon will protect and serve.
Drugs & Guns Left In View Lead To Arrest: Marin Deputies
- A sergeant patrolling the rain-soaked hills of Tamalpais Valley stopped to check on a parked, unoccupied vehicle.
Harrowing Rescue: Man Hanging By Seatbelt In Flipped Car
- "The upside-down car ... was precariously off the roadway in a creek, hanging by a tree branch," Marin County sheriff deputies said.
Woman Arrested For Embezzling From Veterinary Clinic: Police
- The suspect from Petaluma is accused of stealing from her former employer, South Novato Animal Hospital, officials said.
Bank Robbery: Arrest Made In U.S. Bank Case From October
- Police said a suspect now is in custody in connection with the robbery at the institution's Novato branch.
Enhancing Safety In Mill Valley: Eagle Scout Project
- Scout David Gilmore has impressive goals for emergency response in the Mill Valley area. See how you can help ...
Storm Damages Road To McClures Beach At Pt. Reyes
- Point Reyes National Seashore officials reported Mount Vision Road also closed.
Firehouse Subs Donates To Novato Fire District
- Novato, along with the Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, were recipients of $30K in gear from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Tow-Truck Driver Killed On Hwy 101 ID'd
- The 38-year-old was aiding a stranded motorist when struck, officials said.
Mudslide Mitigation To Continue As Long As Safe
- During the stormy weather, experts are monitoring the mudslide area in Sausalito that destroyed two homes and displaced 15 people.
PG&E Says Its Equipment Probably Caused Camp Fire
- PG&E says "the company believes it is probable that its equipment will be determined to be an ignition point of the 2018 Camp Fire."
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