Train Crash; Townhome Fire: San Anselmo, North Bay Police Log

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.

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Novato

• During the Friday night checkpoint, officers will be on the lookout for drivers with signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By SMART Train

• The 29-year-old did not seem to hear the warning horn when he "walked" in front of the oncoming train near Rohnert Park, one witness said.

Handcuffed Suspect Escapes Patrol Car, Takes Off In Sonoma

• Hours later, the 21-year-old turned himself in at a sheriff's station -- still wearing the handcuffs.

4 Teens Arrested In Brutal Attack In High School Parking Lot

• Victim punched, kicked, stomped, knocked unconscious and Tazed, as male held gun to ward off anyone coming to her aid, Santa Rosa cops said.

Man Runs, Jumps Into Petaluma River To Avoid Arrest: Police

• An officer was injured in the pursuit of the 31-year-old homeless man wanted on outstanding warrants, officials said.

Man Gets 6-Year Prison Term For Vehicular Manslaughter In Marin

• Lucas McFadden, 24, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Developmentally Disabled Man Assaulted In Rohnert Park: Cops

• Arriving officers found a man lying on the sidewalk with a significant head wound.

Family Of 5 Displaced In House Fire

• Officials said the blaze began in the Santa Rosa home's garage.

Petaluma Man Pleads No Contest To Assisting Wife's Suicide

• The 65-year-old was accused of helping his wife, who suffered from chronic pain, hang herself outside a Bodega Bay motel.

Solano Co. Man Arrested Trying To Rob Bank: Police

• The suspect demanded cash, telling the employee he had an explosive, officials said.

Fire Destroys Townhome, Damages 2 Others In Fairfax

• A dog died in the fire, officials said, and medics treated residents for minor injuries.

Gas Leak Reported In Fairfax

• Authorities advised the public to avoid the area.

Sonoma County Man Brandishes Replica Gun At Clerk: Cops

• Briant Perez Perez, 26, allegedly walked into La Favorita Carniceria at 17484 state Highway 12 at about 9:40 a.m. and tried to cash a check.

Sonoma County Man Details Wife's Beating Death In Testimony

• Steven Rothschild, 73, said he remembers his hand on his wife Juanita's throat, looking at her arm and being on top of her chest.

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