Fatal Train Crash; Brush Fires: San Anselmo, North Bay Police Log

NORTH BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay this week.

Woman Fatally Struck By SMART Train In Novato

• The deadly collision happened in the area just south of North Hamilton Parkway, Novato police said.

Structure Fire Sparks In San Anselmo

• Authorities shut down Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in both directions.

4 San Rafael Teens Arrested In Stolen Vehicle In Fairfax

• Charges included vehicle theft, possession of alcohol by a minor and possession of marijuana, police said.

Crews Quickly Contain Brush Fire In Mill Valley

• Police asked the public to avoid the area.

Petaluma PD: Gang Member, Drug Dealer Arrested In Brief Standoff

• Jesus Arango-Lopez, 27, was taken into custody Thursday following about 16 minutes of negotiations, police said.

Robbery At Petaluma Outlet Store: Police Seek Witnesses

• The incident was reported Thursday night at Zumiez, a police sergeant said.

Driver Accused Of Killing CHP Officer Released On Bail

• Prosecutors allege the 36-year-old was speeding and using his cellphone in the crash that fatally injured a CHP officer and a Vallejo man.

Fire In Healdsburg Contained At 13 Acres

• "It was a dynamic situation as it unfolded," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Marshall Turbeville said.

WANTED: Fairfield Police ID Homicide Suspect

• Anyone who knows of the Woodland woman's whereabouts or sees her is asked to not approach her, but to call their local police department.

Fire Damages 4 Napa Apartments

• Two structure fires kept Napa firefighters and police busy overnight.

Dog Found Strangled To Death In Backpack; Reward Offered For Info

• A $5,000 reward is offered for information in the death of Luna, a Chihuahua pup found inside a backpack on a Sonoma County street corner.

Trio Allegedly Tie Up, Beat Former Head Marijuana Grower

• Sonoma County sheriff's officials say the victim was found walking barefoot with a chair part still duct-taped to his arm.

Napa Man Arrested In Petaluma On Suspicion Of 2nd DUI

• A witness allegedly spotted the 22-year-old driving slowly and running into curbs, police said.

Alleged DUI Driver Leads Rohnert Park Cops On Slow-Speed Pursuit

• Police initially received a call about a car that struck a cement wall at 1219 Capri Way and left the area.

Napa Sex Trafficking Arrest: Man Allegedly Tried To Recruit Girl

• A Southern California man allegedly conversed with, sent texts to and called undercover detectives to recruit the 16-year-old girl.

Body Of Fallen Firefighter Flown From Sonoma County To Utah

• Honor guard led a funeral procession Wednesday from Ukiah to Charles M. Schulz Airport.

Fairfield Police Identify Homicide Victim

• According to police, the woman was found bleeding in a parking lot and later died at a hospital.

Clearlake Father Shoots, Kills 3 Kids, Himself: Police

• Three children, ages 9 months, 2 years old and 4 years old, were found dead inside an SUV, authorities said.

Fire Near Highway 37 Halted

• The Vallejo blaze prompted authorities to close the transition road from westbound Highway 80 to westbound Highway 37.

1 Injured, 1 Arrested In Highway 128 Rollover

• At least one person became trapped in the crash early Monday in unincorporated Napa County, according to initial CHP reports.

WATCH: Vacaville Police Save Shelter Animals From Nelson Fire

• Video released by the Vacaville Police Department shows officers rushing to rescue animals as the fire roared toward Solano SPCA.

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