Hwy 101 Fatality; Standoff Victim ID: Marin, No. Bay Police Log

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

Driver Killed In Hwy 101 Weekend Crash ID'd

• A male passenger in the car suffered minor injuries, Marin officials said.

Man Who Shot Himself During Standoff Identified

• Officers responded over the weekend to a report of shots fired at a home in San Anselmo.

Hazmat Incident Cleared At Apartment In Novato

• The Marin County Hazardous Materials Team assisted fire and police officials.

Meet Newest Member Of Novato PD

• K-9 Officer Nova will soon hit the streets to protect and serve alongside his human partner.

Remembrance Ceremony Planned In Yountville For 3 Shooting Victims

• The ceremony marks 1 year since the tragedy involving a former client at The Pathway Home veterans mental health treatment center unfolded.

Big-Rig Carrying Cattle Crashes On Midway Road Near Dixon

• Several of the cattle unfortunately suffered serious injury and/or death, the Solano County Sheriff's Office reported in an update.

Cotati Tax Preparer Sentenced For Fraud

• In a plea agreement, the 33-year-old who operated out of Petaluma admitted to preparing 428 fraudulent tax returns.

2 Suspected Thieves Caught After Chase To Novato: Petaluma PD

• Recent investigations have suggested organized theft crews are operating out of East Bay cities, police said.

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