Crime & Safety
Fatal Train Crash|Vandalized Homes: San Anselmo, Nearby Crime Log
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

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.
Person Fatally Struck By SMART Train In North Bay
- Three other people have been killed when struck by a SMART train since service began in August 2017.
Juveniles Allegedly Burglarized, Vandalized Mill Valley Homes
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- Two juveniles have been cited for allegedly burglarizing and vandalizing homes in Mill Valley, authorities announced.
Man Caught Masturbating In Public In Marin: Police
- Deputies found Willie Curry, 38, hiding on the deck of a houseboat in unincorporated Sausalito, sheriff's Lt. Scott Harrington said.
Woman Arrested For Possessing Stolen Vehicle: Mill Valley Police
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- Katherine Gallagher, 37, drove directly at officers who withdrew behind their patrol cars to avoid being struck, police said.
Crews Contain Residential Structure Fire In Marin County
- Firefighters from Marin County and Ross Valley fire departments responded to the scene in Sleepy Hollow.
- The fire started on the balcony where a family had been barbecuing, officials said.
Man Killed In Crash On Highway 101 In Corte Madera
- Firefighters from the Central Marin and San Rafael fire departments had to cut the sedan open to remove the driver, officials said.
- Officers found Phuoc Dang, 58, about 2:45 a.m. standing next to his car.
Man Found Dead In Petaluma Road ID'd
- Investigators are trying to determine what type of vehicle possibly struck the 53-year-old.
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested Following Citizen Tip
- The Petaluma man allegedly was swerving on Highway 101 before parking at restaurant, drinking alcohol and urinating in the parking lot, cops say.
Son Attacks Dad With Meat Cleaver
- The father was listed in serious condition at an area hospital following the bloody attack, Santa Rosa police said.
Alaina Housley Memorial Service Planned In Napa
- The 18-year-old Napa native tragically taken in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill will be remembered in a service this weekend.
- The fire caused downed power lines, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office.
Vallejo Man ID'd In Fatal Lakeville Highway Head-On Crash
- Authorities say the 29-year-old crossed double-yellow lines and collided head-on with a pickup truck.
Woman In Shower Attacked By Masturbating, Homeless Man: Cops
- The suspect reportedly entered the victim's apartment through an unlocked window, police said.
Petaluma Police Detective Named Region's Top Narcotics Officer
- The regional honor puts Detective Mike Page in state-wide competition for California Narcotics Officers Association's officer of the year.
- The collision shut both lanes of the roadway Wednesday morning.
Brush Fire Contained Near Near Vacaville
- Vacaville, Dixon, Winters and Cal Fire crews responded to the two-alarm, seven-acre #GibsonFire.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter At Graton Casino
- The 44-year-old from Lake County is accused in the death of Dondiego Hermilo Andrade, 55, who died after a parking lot confrontation.
Hit-And-Run Suspect Struck By 2 Cars, Killed On Highway 101
- Officials said the man was presumed to be driving a U-Haul that drove off after an accident Tuesday night.
Coroner IDs 3 Young Adults Killed In I-80 Crash
- The Friday morning accident in Solano County occurred when the victims' car hit a guardrail and flipped, officials said.
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