Crime & Safety

Fiery Semi Crash; Bay Fatality: Marin Co., North Bay Police Log

Firefighting boost, campus rape, carport fire, more college-scandal charges and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.

Fire and collision involving a big rig blocked lanes in the Sausalito area north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Fire and collision involving a big rig blocked lanes in the Sausalito area north of the Golden Gate Bridge. (CHP Marin)

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of recent police, courtroom and fire stories from across Marin County and the North Bay.

Man Who Died In Tomales Bay ID'd

  • Marin, Sonoma crews and CHP responded Tuesday to a distress call for people stranded on an island -- with two trying to swim to shore.

2 Killed in Pickup Crash Into Tree In Marin Co.

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  • A dog riding in the truck bed was found dead nearby in the Novato area, officials said.

Fiery, Big-Rig Rollover Crash Closes Northbound Hwy 101

  • The fire and collision involving a big rig blocked lanes in the Sausalito area north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin CHP said.

Marin County Parents Slammed With New Charges In College Scandal

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  • Prominent Marin County parents were hit with new charges as prosecutors go after parents who refused to cut a deal in the admissions scandal

Vehicles, Carport Destroyed In Weekend Fire; Apartments Spared

  • A motorcycle possibly was source of blaze, officials said.

Rape Reported On Sonoma State Campus: Police

  • The female victim and the suspect had recently met on a dating website, according to campus police.

North Bay Woman Killed In US 101 Crash Was Single Mom Of Twins, 3

  • Rosa Lua died March 20 when rear-ended by a man accused of driving drunk. A GoFundMe campaign has been established for her 3-year-old twins.

Firefighting Capability Boosted In Marin

  • Supervisors approve new positions partially funded by the Open Space District.

Marin Co. Driver Killed In Mt. Tam Crash ID'd

  • The man and his 13-year-old son were thrown from the vehicle in the accident, officials said.

Burglary Suspect Nabbed; Female Accomplice Sought: Police

  • The two are suspects in a San Rafael home break-in. The woman is considered "armed and dangerous," officials said.

DAs Seek Death Penalty Against Accused Golden State Killer

  • Prosecutors from multiple counties made a unanimous decision to seek the death penalty against Joseph DeAngelo.

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