Crime & Safety

Gun Incident; Home Burglary: 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.

Police seized a large amount of illegal drugs while investigating a domestic violence report early Thursday morning in San Rafael.
Police seized a large amount of illegal drugs while investigating a domestic violence report early Thursday morning in San Rafael. (San Rafael Police Department)

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.

Ex-CEO Of San Rafael Company Convicted Of Fraud, Money Laundering

Lawrence Gerrans, 49, of San Anselmo, the former president and CEO of Sanovas in San Rafael, was found guilty after a two-week jury trial.

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Man Arrested For Drugs, Violating Restraining Order: Police

Police seized a large amount of illegal drugs while investigating a domestic violence report early Thursday morning in San Rafael.

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The suspect, 21, a former student at the school, was wearing mask and carrying replica AK-47 Airsoft gun near the school, officials said.

Suspect Arrested In San Rafael Home Burglary

The homeowner fired a gun as he heard a person trying to break into the house through a window, police said.

Report Of Armed Person Caused Lockdown At Tamalpais High School

Reports about a person wearing a mask and possibly carrying a rifle near the school in Mill Valley caused a lockdown and shelter-in-place.

Tree Trimmer Killed By Falling Tree In Mill Valley

Edgar Martin Ramos Martinez, 37, was struck by a falling tree and suffered traumatic head and body injuries, officials said.

DUI Checkpoint Coming Up In Marin County

The DUI and driver's license checkpoint will take place Friday.

Shelter-In-Place Lifted Near Tam High School In Mill Valley

Sheriff's officials had asked people within a quarter-mile of the campus in Mill Valley to shelter in place.

Report Of Suspicious Car Nets Fentanyl, Heroin: Rohnert Park DPS

Two people were arrested and one person was cited, public safety officials said.

Coroner Identifies Man Killed In Crash West Of Petaluma

The fatal crash on Bodega Avenue involved one car and may have happened because of a medical issue, the CHP said.

Marin County Man Dead, 2 Injured In Sonoma Suspected DUI Crash

A Marin County man died at the scene of the crash just outside Sonoma city limits.

Man Dies In Crash West Of Petaluma: CHP

The fatal crash on Bodega Avenue involved one car and may have happened because of a medical issue, the CHP said.

North Bay Man Sentenced To 100 Years For Molesting Young Girls

One victim was 1-2 years old and the other was 4-6 years old when they were molested at an in-home daycare.

Organized Retail Theft Suspects Arrested In Petaluma, Police Say

"Through information sharing, Petaluma Police Department will be assisting other agencies with their prosecutions of these suspects."

Napa Man Accused Of Arson In House Fire: Police

No one was home when firefighters responded, but investigators tracked down the residents, one of whom was arrested, police said.

Hidden Cameras Used To Find Serial Sebastopol Tagger: Police

A 16-year-old boy accused in a months-long vandalism spree has been booked into Sonoma County Juvenile Hall, according to Sebastopol police.

Undercover Operation Targets Sonoma County Massage Parlors

A Rohnert Park woman is accused of solicitation of prostitution at one of two massage parlors visited, a sheriff's official said.

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