Crime & Safety
Crashes; Burglary; Robberies: San Anselmo, North Bay Police Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

NORTH BAY, CA — The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week in Marin County and across the North Bay.
Aerial Patrols For Wildfire Detection Underway In Bay Area
- PG&E has begun daily aerial fire and smoke detection patrols across the thousands of miles of its service area, the utility company said.
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- The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two teens whose boat was in danger of sinking in Tomales Bay.
2 Similar Robberies In Novato Under Investigation
- Police are searching for the suspects of two similar robberies in late June in Novato. Do you have surveillance video of the suspects?
San Rafael Jewelry Store Burglary Similar To Others In Bay Area
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- Four suspects broke into Villa Jewelers at 1307 Fourth St. in San Rafael, police said.
Social Host Citation Issued In Corte Madera
- Police issued a citation for violation of Corte Madera's social host ordinance, officials said.
'Armed And Dangerous' Man Wanted In Valley Ford Shooting: Sheriff
- Anyone who sees Eduardo Giovay Lopez-Cabrera, 21, of Petaluma, or knows his whereabouts should immediately call 911, authorities say.
Scammers Calling Napa County Residents, Sheriff's Office Warns
- The scammers are claiming they work for the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said.
Sonoma Hit-And-Run Suspect Suffers Major Injuries In 2 Crashes
- The driver from Petaluma is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the two Highway 12 crashes.
Maria Carrillo HS Student, 16, Killed In Fountaingrove Crash
- The driver, 16, is accused of vehicular manslaughter in the Santa Rosa-area crash that left another 16-year-old with major injuries.
Sonoma Co. Coroner IDs Man Found Dead Under Crashed Pickup Truck
- CHP's preliminary investigation indicated an unknown party attempted to use a backhoe to lift the truck off the deceased man.
Coroner IDs Bicyclist Hit, Killed By SMART Train In Rohnert Park
- The Petaluma man was fatally struck the day after a woman was hit and killed by a SMART train at the same intersection.
1 Girl Dies, 1 Injured In Fountaingrove-Area Crash: Santa Rosa PD
- A juvenile female driver was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the fatal crash, Santa Rosa police said.
2 Dozen Car Break-ins Investigated In American Canyon: Police
- Police are looking to see surveillance videos from residents in the affected neighborhood.
Benicia Officers Respond To Suspicious Person Report, Arrest Man
- A Vallejo man was arrested Sunday when officers responded to a report of a person looking into cars, Benicia police officials said.
Man, Dog Escape Fire That Destroyed Their Vallejo Home
- A neighbor was reportedly injured while breaking down a fence and helping the man and his dog out of the house before firefighters arrived.
Neighbor Reports Prowler; Suspect Arrested By Rohnert Park Police
- Police chased the alleged prowler about a quarter-mile before taking him into custody.
- A missing person search is being conducted at the Grand Canyon for a Healdsburg man who did not return from a day hike.
Shooting Injures 2 in Valley Ford: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
- Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries in the shooting, the sheriff's office said.
Suspect Steals Cigarettes, Rack From Petaluma Gas Station: Police
- Police say the suspect picked up a display rack of cigarettes and ran out of the Petaluma business.
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