Overdosing Man's Life Saved; Skimming Device Found; Bridge Climbers Charged: Marin County Police Log

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

'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Kicks Off Friday In North Bay
The annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative begins Aug. 18 and runs through through Sept. 4.

Social Host Citation Issued In Larkspur
Authorities issued a social host citation last month in Larkspur, officials announced Wednesday.

3 Caught Putting Skimming Device On ATM In Novato: Police
Have you seen these men? Police say they placed a skimming device on an ATM at the 76 gas station on Ignacio Boulevard.

Novato Officer Saves Overdosing Man's Life
Officer James Rinkor gave the 63-year-old man a dose of Naloxone, a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

Gas Leak Closes San Rafael Intersection
The gas leak was at Las Gallinas Avenue and Manuel T Freitas Parkway, according to the San Rafael Fire Department.

Man Arrested For Alleged Hate Crime Battery In Novato
Griffin Drago, 40, of Novato, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of committing a hate crime battery of a Hispanic man in Novato.

Teens Charged For Climbing Golden Gate Bridge
Peter Cameron Kurer and Thomas James Rector have been sent a letter to appear for arraignment in San Rafael on Sept. 12, prosecutors said.

Climbers Sued For Scaling Golden Gate Bridge
Two Wisconsin residents climbed the Golden Gate Bridge and posted a video of the stunt on YouTube.

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