Crime & Safety

Fallen Deputy; SWAT Search; San Anselmo & Nearby Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around San Anselmo and Fairfax and across Marin County.

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

Avoid DUI Arrest, Designate A Driver On St. Patrick’s Day: CHP

  • Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a few green drinks? Make sure to designate a sober driver, the California Highway Patrol warns.

Marin County Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Highway 1 Crash ID'd

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  • Ryan Zirkle, 24, of Petaluma, served as a deputy with the Marin County Sheriff's Office for two and a half years

Beau Fund Me: Marin Police K9 Diagnosed With Deadly Brain Disease

  • K9 Beau served the public for more than eight years. He now needs the community's help.

No Active Shooter At San Rafael High School: Officials

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  • "All threats are taken seriously and will be investigated to ensure the safety of all," officials said.

Handgun Found On Sidewalk In Marin County

  • The revolver was found on Porteous Avenue in Fairfax, according to police.

3 Violent Home Invasion Suspects Caught At SFO, 2 Remain At Large

  • A multi-agency search for the suspects lasted for hours and eventually triggered a shelter-in-place order in Novato.

DUI Checkpoint In Novato Friday

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

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