Crime & Safety

Officer​ Attacked; Canteen Vandalized: Fairfax, Marin Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around San Anselmo and Fairfax and across Marin County.

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across Marin County this week.

Mobile Kitchen Vandalized At Marin's Salvation Army Corps

  • The canteen was deployed to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa during last year's North Bay fires.

Crews Quickly Contain Garage Fire In Mill Valley

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  • Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene for a few hours.

Marin Firefighters Help Battle Lane, Pawnee Fires In NorCal

  • A total of 30 local firefighters are working alongside other agencies offering mutual aid, according to Marin County Fire Department.

Retired San Anselmo Police Chief Bernard Del Santo Dies

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  • Bernard "Bernie" Del Santo headed the San Anselmo Police Department for 20 years.

Convicted Murderer From Marin County Faces Police Chase Charges

  • Victor Pierre Bento Silva, 30, of Greenbrae, is currently serving two life sentences.

San Quentin Correctional Officer Attacked By Inmate

  • The officer was allegedly attacked as he was escorting 24-year-old inmate Jesus Pina back to his cell from a medical appointment.

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