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Inmate Dies; Freeway Fires: 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.

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay. (Patch)

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.

5 Separate Fires Spark Along Highway 1 In Marin County

  • The small fires were reported along Highway 1 and Fallon Road in Tomales.

Cop Killer Dies In San Quentin Prison Cell

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  • John George Brown, 71, was convicted of killing a Southern California cop and assaulting two other police officers.

4 Rescued From Sinking Boat In Marin County

  • Four people were rescued from a sinking boat off the coast of Marin County on the Fourth of July, officials said.

Pet Rabbit Stolen From Marin County Fair

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  • "We hope the community will rally together to help find the rabbit and return it home safe and sound."

Social Host Citation Issued In Larkspur

  • Police issued a citation for violation of Larkspur's social host ordinance, officials said.

Girl, 2, Struck At Coddingtown Mall By Suspected DUI Driver: SRPD

  • A man with prior DUI convictions is accused of felony hit-and-run and felony DUI in the incident on Range Avenue, Santa Rosa police said.

Man Accused In Bodega Bay Rampage Arraigned At Hospital

  • The 32-year-old was injured in a deputy-involved shooting after he allegedly assaulted at least 7 people while under the influence of LSD.

Pedestrian Hit By Car At Napa Intersection In Critical Condition

  • A woman was struck while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk at Soscol Avenue and Pear Tree Lane, Napa police said.

Jail Inmate Attacks 2 Deputies: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

  • Additional charges are now sought against Sean Seeman, who has been in custody since July 2018 for an alleged attack on a barista.

Suisun City Celebrates Replacement Of Aging Marina Fuel Dock

  • City officials say attracting boaters brings revenue. The new system allows boaters to fuel up 24 hours a day by credit card.

Convicted Sex Offender Residing In Fairfield, Police Advise

  • James Shephard has convictions in California and Washington, according to Fairfield police.

Body Found In Grand Canyon Believed To Be Missing North Bay Man

  • Peter Schwab, 66, of Healdsburg, was reported missing June 28 at Grand Canyon National Park.

Guilty Plea Entered In Man's Death In Graton Casino Altercation

  • A Lake County man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Dondiego Hermilo Andrade, 55, known as "Milo."

Caregiver Facing Charges ID'd In Suspected Suicide By SMART Train

  • Keith Marcum, 68, was facing multiple charges in the alleged sexual abuse of disabled patients who lived in his Rohnert Park care home.

Man Hit, Killed By SMART Train In Suspected Suicide: Cops

  • The death was the seventh on the SMART tracks since rail service began in August 2017 and the third within the last month.

Missing Person Search Continues At Lake Mendocino

  • Sonoma Water has slowed releases from the lake so officials can use Marin County Sheriff's underwater robot in the search for Vincent Soto.

CHP Makes 20 DUI Arrests Over Fourth Of July In Sonoma County

  • Statewide during the maximum enforcement period, CHP responded to 32 traffic fatalities — none of which were in Sonoma County.

Fatality Reported In Crash Near Highway 116 in Graton

  • That fatal crash occurred just off Highway 116 north of Sebastopol, according to CHP reports.

CHP Car Involved In Vallejo Collision

  • At least one person suffered a minor injury, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Freeway Crash Injures 1 In Vacaville

  • Officers discovered one person at the scene suffering from a head injury.

Grass Fire Destroys Several Vehicles At Fairfield Auto Shop

  • A vegetation fire that broke out south of Armijo High School spread to an auto shop, destroying several vehicles stored at the business.

Suspect In Standoff Had Replica Guns, Fairfield Police Say

  • Fairfield Police Department's SWAT team surrounded a Cordelia convenience store in response to reports of a man with guns.

Calistoga Woman Identified In Fatal River Road Crash

  • A Calistoga woman died June 26 in a three-vehicle crash on River Road.

Deputy Involved In Bodega Bay Shooting Identified

  • An assault suspect on LSD was struck at least three times in the July 4 shooting, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Petaluma Man Accused Of Assault With Firearm, Domestic Violence

  • Police say a 46-year-old man was arrested following a July 4 incident.

Man Missing Overnight On Russian River Found By Search-And-Rescue

  • The 75-year-old became separated from friends after tubing down the river, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect In Valley Ford Shooting Turns Self In: Sheriff

  • The 21-year-old man was considered armed and dangerous.

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