Car Crashes Into House; Stabbing Suspect Arrested; Smoky Marin Skies; Brothers Injured In Collision: Marin County Police Log

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Marin County this week.

Smoke From Wildfires Still Affecting Marin County

Smoke will likely impact the air quality in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area through the Labor Day weekend, air quality officials said.

Stabbing Suspect Wanted In San Rafael Found At Pittsburg Motel

Unique Lashonda Gaimes, 26, was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide and mayhem, according to police.

Crews Quickly Extinguish Fire On Kentfield, San Rafael Border

The blaze threatened homes above Wolf Grade Road, according to fire officials. The exterior of one home was damaged.

Smoke Visible In Marin Not Due To Fire In Area: Officials

Fire officials said residents and visitors will smell smoke from fires burning throughout the region.

Red Flag Warning Issued For Marin County

Due to hot and dry conditions, a red flag warning is in effect for Marin and the North Bay hills from 9 p.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Saturday.

Woman Suspected Of Stabbing Senior Wanted By San Rafael Police

Do you recognize this woman? Unique Lashonda Gaimes, 26, is suspected of stabbing a man at a senior housing facility, police said.

Marin Fire Preparedness Class Could Save Your Home And Your Life

The free two-hour class is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Seminary at Strawberry in Mill Valley.

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Novato Friday

The checkpoint will take place Friday at an undisclosed location within Novato city limits.

Car Crashes Into Novato Home

Police advised the public to avoid the area of Woodbridge Way in Novato while officers were at the scene.

8 Injured In Crash Near Fairfax

The collision closed Sir Francis Drake Boulevard for about two hours, according to the CHP.

Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Sausalito

Police said the suspect, a San Rafael man, resisted arrest and a Taser stun gun had to be used to take him into custody.

Marin Lifeguards Join Hurricane Harvey Search And Rescue Efforts

All three Marin County residents are stationed at Stinson Beach.

Teen Brothers Injured In Car Crash Near Tiburon

The teens were on their way to Redwood High School in Larkspur when the 17-year-old driver lost control of a BMW.

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