Crime & Safety

Officer Averts Suicide; 911 Texts: San Rafael, No. Bay Police Log

Arrest for marina gunfire, contractor cited in workplace death and other crime and fire news this week from the region.

(Novato Police Department)

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from recent days across Marin County and the North Bay.

Contractor Cited For Job Death At Area Construction Project

  • A 59-year-old worker from San Rafael was killed last year when boards fell on him at a housing construction site.

Officer Talks Possibly Suicidal Man Off Freeway Ledge

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  • "In this instance, Cpl. Zolli's assistance could not have been implemented at a better time," Novato police said.

Man Who Called To Report Shooting, Arrested For Shooting: Police

  • The suspect from Sonoma County was calling from a boat docked at Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael, officials said.

Texting 911: Options Expand For Marin County Emergencies

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  • Call if you can, text if you can't, police said. And no slang or emojis!

Charges Dropped Against 1 In Suspected Drug Deal: Records

  • Two individuals initially were arrested after a fight reportedly broke out in a car in San Rafael, police said.

Severe Damage Reported In Fire At Petaluma Home

  • The fire at a two-story home was reported at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In RV Fire At Dixon May Fair

  • Firefighters arrived at the fairgrounds to find an older model, class A RV in flames, the fire chief said.

Man Stabbed In Attempted Jewelry Robbery

  • The victim said he was walking when a person attempted to steal his jewelry, police said.

Buying Booze For Minors: 3 Cited In Novato Sting: Police

  • The "shoulder tap" operation was held over the weekend at four stores, officials said.

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