Officer Averts Suicide; 911 Texts: Marin, North Bay Police Log

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

Contractor Cited For Job Death At Area Construction Project

• A 59-year-old worker from San Rafael was killed last year when boards fell on him at a housing construction site.

Officer Talks Possibly Suicidal Man Off Freeway Ledge

• "In this instance, Cpl. Zolli's assistance could not have been implemented at a better time," Novato police said.

Man Who Called To Report Shooting, Arrested For Shooting: Police

• The suspect from Sonoma County was calling from a boat docked at Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael, officials said.

Texting 911: Options Expand For Marin County Emergencies

• Call if you can, text if you can't, police said. And no slang or emojis!

Charges Dropped Against 1 In Suspected Drug Deal: Records

• Two individuals initially were arrested after a fight reportedly broke out in a car in San Rafael, police said.

Severe Damage Reported In Fire At Petaluma Home

• The fire at a two-story home was reported at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In RV Fire At Dixon May Fair

• Firefighters arrived at the fairgrounds to find an older model, class A RV in flames, the fire chief said.

Man Stabbed In Attempted Jewelry Robbery

• The victim said he was walking when a person attempted to steal his jewelry, police said.

Buying Booze For Minors: 3 Cited In Novato Sting: Police

• The "shoulder tap" operation was held over the weekend at four stores, officials said.

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