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Stabbing; Bomb Threat: San Anselmo, Fairfax & Nearby Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

NORTH BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay this week.

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  • Police are searching for the source of a bomb threat sent by phone to Mill Valley Middle School.

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Mill Valley Middle School

  • Students were evacuated to the Mill Valley Community Center, police said. Residents were asked to shelter in place.

Man Arrested In Novato Stabbing

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  • Diego Menendez-Magana of Novato approached the victim and allegedly stabbed him for "no apparent reason," according to police.

Missing Dog, Owner Rescued Off Trail In Marin County

  • A man and his missing dog were rescued Sunday night by the Marin County Sheriff's Office's Search and Rescue team.

Marin Woman Killed After Crashing Into CHP Vehicle Identified

  • Laura Lee Pino, 72, of Tiburon, died after crashing into a parked CHP vehicle in Sausalito, officials said.

Crowd Hostile As Healdsburg Man Resists Arrest: Santa Rosa Police

  • Santa Rosa PD is looking into the incident — which involved a young black man — as "all use of force is investigated," a sergeant said.

Healdsburg Bank Robbed By Familiar Face: Police

  • The suspect in a bank robbery Thursday in Healdsburg resembles the suspect in two other recent bank robberies, police said.

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Santa Rosa Collision: Police

  • A 25-year-old Santa Rosa man was struck at the intersection of Highway 12 and Middle Rincon Road. The driver, 80, then got in another crash.

Teen Cited In Rohnert Park Community Center Vandalism

  • A parent reported he recognized some of the graffiti inside the Gold Ridge Recreation Center and said his son may have been responsible.

Suspect In Brutal Napa Bar Beating Still At Large, Police Say

  • Napa PD released video footage of a woman being beaten by two men, one of whom remained outstanding this week. CAUTION: VIDEO IS DISTURBING

Homeless Man Sentenced For Annoying Girl Walking Home From School

  • Timothy Kottler, 48, received jail time and must register as a sex offender for the March incident in Larkfield.

Woman Dies Trapped In Clothing Donation Bin In Petaluma

  • There was no evidence indicating it was "anything other than a tragic accident," Petaluma police said.

Using Drumstick, Transient Stabs Man In Eye, Petaluma Police Say

  • The "unprovoked attack" happened early Wednesday in downtown Petaluma, police said.

2 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested In Marijuana Deal Gone Bad: SRPD

  • When a Santa Rosa marijuana deal went bad, police believe a Stockton duo kidnapped the broker at gunpoint and ordered him to undress.

Fairfield Police Activity: SWAT Team On Hand As Warrant Served

  • Fairfield police officials said the city's SWAT team was on hand, and that loud noises may be heard.

DA Alleges Napa Midas Store Owner Violated 'Numerous' Laws

  • DA's in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the owner of Midas franchise stores in three cities.

Despite Crash, Regular Golden Gate Ferry Service Resumes Monday

  • The Golden Gate Ferry's regular service between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Larkspur, Tiburon and Sausalito will operate as usual.

Driver Dies In Sonoma Raceway Kart Crash

  • Authorities have identified a man fatally injured in the wreck, which happened during the raceway's Northern California Karters event.

Plane Goes Down At Rio Vista Airport

  • The incident was reported at 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Oven Fire Destroys Healdsburg Senior Care Facility

  • Firefighters from Healdsburg, Geyserville, Cloverdale, Windsor, Forestville, Rincon Valley, Santa Rosa and Cal Fire responded to the blaze.

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