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Fatal Crash; Probation Sweep: 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.

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay. (Patch)

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.

2 Arrested In Marin County Probation Sweep

  • The unannounced probation searches took place in the city of San Rafael and surrounding areas within unincorporated Marin.

3 Burglary Suspects Arrested In Mill Valley

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  • Three Bay Area residents were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and possession of burglary tools.

PG&E To Host Wildfire Safety Open House In Marin County

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company will hold an open house on wildfire safety and emergency preparedness at Embassy Suites San Rafael.

Man Killed In Rollover Crash On Highway 101 Identified

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  • The solo-vehicle crash happened early Sunday morning on northbound Highway 101, north of Smith Ranch Road in San Rafael.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Highway 101 Crash In San Rafael

  • A driver was killed and a passenger suffered life-threatening injuries when a Ford Expedition overturned on Highway 101 in San Rafael.

Arrest Made In Shell Gas Station Robbery, Santa Rosa Police Say

  • Santa Rosa police said numerous tips were received from the public which helped investigators identify the suspect.

Driver, Car Sought In American Canyon Hit-And-Run: Police

  • A pedestrian suffered major injuries when he was hit by a car at the intersection of state Highway 29 and Rio Del Mar, police said.

Marshview Fire Burning In Solano County

  • The wildfire has burned 183 acres south of Cordelia, according to Cal Fire.

Police Seek Video In Suspected DUI Crash In Petaluma

  • A 32-year-old Petaluma woman is accused of hitting a parked car which sent both vehicles onto a sidewalk where an 81-year-old woman was hit.

Body Found On I-80 Confirmed As Vacaville Man Reported Missing

  • A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was found near the body, CHP Officer Miguel Camarena said.

Vallejo Police Dept. Evacuated Because Of Carbon Monoxide Leak

  • A Solano County hazardous materials team responded, and dispatch services were switched to the county.

Sentence In Fatal Sebastopol Stabbing A 'Slap On Wrist,' Dad Says

  • Cory Alan Vaughn, 19, was stabbed over a video game. His father disagreed with the sentence handed down to Anthony William Ibach, 19.

Canyon Fire Near Lake Berryessa Nearly Contained

  • The fire in Napa County remains 64 acres in size.

Bicyclist Fatally Struck On Petaluma Hill Road

  • The bicyclist was struck by two cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.

2 Inmates Briefly Escape Napa County Jail

  • The duo was caught within 10 minutes and rehoused in a maximum-security unit.

North Bay Woman Accused In SF Red-Light Crash That Killed Man

  • The woman ran a red light in her Tesla, collided with another car and then hit two pedestrians, one fatally, according to San Francisco PD.

Santa Rosa Priest Stole Collections Totaling $95K, Bishop Says

  • Father Oscar Diaz, a pastor at Resurrection Parish, is suspended from his ministry, said Bishop Robert Vasa of the Santa Rosa Diocese.

Crews Battle Canyon Fire Near Lake Berryessa Dam In Napa County

  • The wildfire broke out south of the Lake Berryessa dam at state Highway 128 and Wragg Canyon Road. Mandatory evacuations are underway.

Petaluma Man Eludes Deputies, Driver Caught In Theft Chase: Cops

  • Elliot Malone, pictured, is wanted in connection with a theft from Friedman's Home Improvement, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

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