Crime & Safety
Home Burglary; Police Standoff: 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.

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.
Home Burglar Caught In Marin City: Sheriff
- Rashaan Kyree Doran, 23, of Marin City, was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a home in Tamalpais Valley.
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested After Police Standoff In San Rafael
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- Sherry Marie Petrakis, 51, of San Rafael, was arrested for allegedly threatening officers and counselors with knives during a standoff.
Lincoln Avenue Reopens After Gas Leak In San Rafael
- Lincoln Avenue was closed between Maple and Pacheco streets just west of Highway 101, according to San Rafael police.
School District In Marin County Agrees To Desegregate School
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- The Attorney General's Office said Sausalito Marin City School District intentionally established a segregated elementary and middle school.
CVS Robber Makes Off With Prescription Medicine: Petaluma Police
- Police are hoping someone recognizes the suspect in a robbery at CVS on N. McDowell Boulevard.
- The driver was found deceased outside a pickup truck on I-780, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hanns Park Brush Fire Damages 2 Vallejo Homes
- A 10-vegetation fire spread to nearby homes, most of which were evacuated.
- Crews were on scene of the fire and no evacuations were necessary, city officials said.
Amid Loss Of Officer, CHP Golden Gate Serves Solano Co. Homeless
- The CHP crew personally bought the ingredients, including hot dogs, which they cooked up and served to area homeless and disadvantaged.
1 Arrested In Fatal Crash On U.S. Highway 101 In Santa Rosa: CHP
- One driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit and run in the fatal incident that kept northbound U.S. 101 closed for about four hours.
3 Arrested After Dumping Raw RV Sewage Into Storm Drain: SRPD
- A search of the RV also found a handgun and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, in addition to heroin, Santa Rosa police said.
Golf Fire Caused By Improperly Discarded Cigarette, Cal Fire Says
- Residents of 40 homes were evacuated as the fire threatened the Riviera West community near Clear Lake.
- CHP reported a solo-vehicle crash eastbound on I-780.
Mendocino County Moose Fire Sends Drift Smoke Over Bay Area
- The 225-acre wildfire is burning near Hopland, according to Cal Fire.
Emergency Text Alerts Now Available Through 511 Traffic App
- The service, which is known as 511 Emergency Alerts, will inform users who opt in to the messages of transportation emergencies
Bicyclists Hit By Mom Driving Drunk With Baby In Car: Petaluma PD
- The 22-year-old woman hit two bicyclists and was arrested on suspicion of DUI with injury and child endangerment, Petaluma police said.
Crash On Hwy 121 Near Sonoma Raceway Causes Serious Injuries: CHP
- Multiple cars were involved in the collision on Highway 121, north of the junction at Highway 37/Sears Point Road, according to the CHP.
- Dr. Thomas Keller is accused by the California Attorney General of multiple charges, including second-degree murder and elder abuse.
Woman Dies During Russian River Floating Outing
- She and others were on floating devices at Dubrava Beach in Guerneville, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Damage Limited In Petaluma House Fire
- An HVAC contractor accidentally started a fire, officials said.
Santa Rosa-Trained Dog, Bear, Joins Contra Costa Co. DA's Office
- The Contra Costa County DA's Office is welcoming its newest member, a dog who helps victims of crime and knows English and Spanish commands.
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