Crime & Safety

'Senior Cut Day' Rescue; Bike Swipe: Marin, North Bay Police Log

Drinking while driving, "bright blue" giveaway, child-porn arrests and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.

This week's crime news from across the Marin and North Bay region.
This week's crime news from across the Marin and North Bay region. (CHP Golden Gate & Marin; San Rafael PD)

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of recent police, courtroom and fire stories from across Marin County and the North Bay.
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2 Child-Porn Arrests Made In San Rafael

  • Two suspects, 64 and 30 years old, were taken into custody after search warrants were served and electronics were seized, officials said.

Teen Found Unconscious At Beach On 'Senior Cut Day'

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  • The 17-year-old was airlifted from Little Beach in Marin County to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, officials said.

Don't Try Hiding From Cops While Wearing Bright Blue Sweatshirt

  • Attempt to blend into tall grass was a fail for one member of a trio, allegedly attempting to steal tools from Home Depot in San Rafael.

Kids & Cops! Too Cute ... Take A Peek At Photo Show

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  • Novato police officers clearly charm local youngsters. Or maybe it's the other way around. Or maybe both ...

Petaluma Police Release Photo Of Grand Theft Suspect

  • A bicycle worth about $5,000 was stolen from the front of a local market, according to police.

Driver With Open Beer Arrested For Suspected DUI: CHP

  • Officers said the open Corona was in a cup holder and a 12-pack was on the car's floor board when the man was stopped for expired tags.

Authorities ID Man Found Dead Near Wrecked Motorcycle In Petaluma

  • The discovery Tuesday prompted authorities to close one lane of Lakeville Highway in Petaluma for about three hours.

CPUC Approves PG&E's Wildfire Mitigation Plan

  • The plan was required for PG&E and other California utilities by a law passed by legislators in the wake of catastrophic wildfires.

Woman Arrested After Discovery Of Fentanyl, Cash: Petaluma Police

  • The arrest late Monday night happened with the help of a police canine, police said.

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