Phone Scam; 'Miracle' Rescue: San Anselmo, North Bay Police Log

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.

Novato Man Accused Of Defrauding San Rafael Homeowner

Victor Mauricio Mendez Rodas is accused of defrauding an 83-year-old homeowner and contracting without a license, Marin prosecutors said.

3 Caught In Stolen Car, Arrested In Marin County: Police

Victor Miranda, 29, of Pittsburg, Michelle Rivas, 24, of Benicia, and Marissa Serafino, 43, of Larkspur, were arrested on various charges.

Grandparents Scammed Out Of $11K For 'Jailed Grandson'

The elderly, Marin County couple were duped into taking out a loan to bail out their supposedly arrested grandson, officials said.

Woman Killed In San Rafael Crash Identified

Norma Jean Nixon, 83, died in a solo vehicle crash in her driveway in San Rafael.

San Rafael Man Accused Of Attempted Murder In Brutal Assault: PD

Police accuse a 54-year-old San Rafael man of attempted murder in an American Canyon incident that left a woman with several major injuries.

Marin Couple 'In Amazing Spirits' After Rescue, Family Says

Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin, rescued Saturday after almost eight days lost in the Marin County wilderness, are recovering in a hospital.

'Miracle': Couple Missing In Marin Woods Found Alive, Rescued

Carol Kiparsky, 77, and Ian Irwin, 72, were found alive Saturday after being missing in Marin County for more than a week, authorities said.

Woman's Call Leads To Arrest Of 3 Suspects In Larkspur

A woman in Larkspur reported three people trying to enter her car while she sat inside, leading to their arrest, police said.

Missing Novato Boy, 11, Found Safe

The 11-year-old boy who left his Novato home Friday morning has been found safe, police said.

1 Killed In Crash Off US 101 Near Cloverdale

A male passenger died when a car went off the roadway, flipped and landed in a vineyard, according to the CHP.

Driver Convicted In Petaluma Couple's Deaths Sentenced To 2 Years

"The worst part of this tragedy is that the driver ... should not have been on the road," the couple's son said during sentencing.

Santa Rosa Man Arrested For Drug Sales, Woman Arrested For No-Bail Felony Warrants In Sonoma Valley

Yesterday deputies arrested a man on six charges related to drug possession and arrested a woman for four no-bail felony warrants.

Grocery-Store Worker Hid Phone To Video Female Employees: Police

A Rohnert Park man is accused of hiding his cellphone in the employee bathroom of a Petaluma grocery store to record female co-workers.