Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash; Package Thefts: 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.
Novato Residents Arrested For Package Thefts In Larkspur: Police
Police recovered 16 stolen packages, and found meth and other drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, officials said.
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Forest Knolls Woman Killed In West Marin Crash
The victim's vehicle went approximately 30 feet down an embankment and overturned within Samuel P. Taylor State Park in West Marin.
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One person died in a crash on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west of Samuel P. Taylor State Park in the Olema area of west Marin, the CHP said.
Man Dies In Custody After Pursuit In Sonoma County
The individual reportedly was involved in a possible car-jacking in a stolen vehicle, deputies said.
Missing Elderly Fairfield Woman And 2 Grandkids Found Safe
The woman and her two grandchildren were found Thanksgiving morning in Pinole, police said.
Grandma & 2 Children Missing In Solano County
Sandra Young, a 75-year-old Fairfield resident, and her two grandchildren, 7 and 9, may be in a green. 2000 Acura, officials said.
CHP Begins Thanksgiving Holiday Crackdown
Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the deadlier holidays on California roadways.
2 Adults, 2 Kids Rescued From Capsized Boat Near Bodega Bay
Responding helicopters found the group huddled together on an isolated beach, and gave them food and new clothing.
Three teenagers are suspected of breaking into cars overnight, although no stolen items have been found, according to police.
Wanted Sonoma Co. Man Caught By Police Dog After Fleeing On Bike
A Sonoma County man wanted on outstanding warrants is accused of fleeing on a bicycle before a police dog apprehended him.
One Dead In Napa Crash After Car Hits Tree
Police are investigating the fatal crash on Napa Valley Corporate Drive, and are asking witnesses to get in touch.
Missing 58-Year-Old Sonoma County Man Found
Raymond Jimenez was found in the Santa Rosa area. He had last been seen in the area of Stony Point Road and Bellevue Ranch.
Fire Heavily Damages Sonoma County Church
The Forestville Church of Christ in west Sonoma County was 50 percent covered in flames when firefighters arrived early Monday.
The victim, Howard Quick Jr., 55, is being mourned as "a generous, loving person." A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Solano Co. Man Accused Of Running Down Cops Found In Nebraska
Robert Hanson was arrested in Nebraska more than two weeks after police said he tried to run down officers in Fairfield.
58-Year-Old Man Missing In Sonoma County, Police Say
Raymond Jimenez was last seen Saturday in the area of Stony Point Road and Bellevue Ranch just southwest of Santa Rosa, police said.
Fairfield Traffic Stop Leads To Arrests For Stolen Handgun
After pulling the car over, officers smelled marijuana and saw a handgun protruding from a suspect's pocket, according to police.
Police Praise Fairfield Resident For Helping Foil Burglaries
A tip from a Fairfield resident led to the arrest of three teens suspected of trying to break into cars, police said.
Police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old man inside his Santa Rosa home last week.
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