Crime & Safety

Bald Eagle Shot; Gun-Buy Fail: Marin Co. Police Log

Falling concrete closes bridge, barricade standoff, bicyclist arrested for alleged assault and other police 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.

Bald Eagle Euthanized After Shooting

  • The male eagle was found with a fractured wing Jan. 31 near Corona Road in Petaluma, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue said.

Man Accused Of Attempting Illegal Weapon Purchase

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  • San Rafael police arrested the suspect at his home in Tiburon, officials said.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Reopens

  • Falling chunks of concrete damaged a vehicle and created a traffic nightmare for motorists.

Report Of Gunfire Leads To Chase, Standoff: Deputies

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  • Two suspects from Marin County were arrested, including one who barricaded himself in a house for more than an hour, officials said.

Cyclist Accused Of Choking Hiker, Kicking Her Dog: Police

  • The 63-year-old bicyclist from Novato, meanwhile, told authorities he was the one assaulted by the hiker, officials said.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Novato Area

  • A construction crew accidentally hit a gas line in the middle of an intersection, PG&E said.
  • Three of four lanes were closed overnight through Marin County due to treacherous road conditions.

1 Hospitalized, 25 Evacuated In HazMat Incident: Santa Rosa FD

  • HazMat investigators discovered "a strong liquid acid that was consuming the container that it had been stored in," a fire official said.

'Doodler' Serial Killer: SFPD Releases Age Progression Drawing

  • Police are offering a $100,000 reward for anyone who has information about the suspect.

--Image from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge via CHP

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