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A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
Faramarz Aghazadeh, 48, was armed with a knife and a pair of shears when he was shot Aug. 5, 2018, in San Rafael.
Officials said residents may see flames or smoke in the area.
San Rafael resident Thomas Louis Pratt, Jr., allegedly brandished a handgun at the store in the 800 block of Third Street.
A fire broke out on the roof of a wing under construction at Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae.
Two tow vehicles were used to pull the heavy tractor-trailer back to the roadway, and the driver was cited, CHP said.
"Good Samaritan" on a motorcycle was injured in hit-and-run after trying to stop suspected vehicular burglars in Golden Gate parking lot.
Drinking while driving, "bright blue" giveaway, child-porn arrests and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
Two suspects, 64 and 30 years old, were taken into custody after search warrants were served and electronics were seized, officials said.
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.
CHP aids motorist having seizure near Hwy 101, dump truck hits house and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
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Dog kills seal pup, aircraft crashes, DUI suspect injures two cops, and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
Two injured San Rafael officers were treated at a hospital and the driver was booked on multiple charges, police officials said.
Deputies aid orphaned fawns, kayakers rescued, lost prosthetic leg found and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
San Rafael officer pulled over vehicle for traffic violation and became concerned after seeing barefoot teen in short dress, officials said.
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Construction crews struck the line, and a shelter-in-place order was issued, officials said.
The 52-year-old was arrested after a resident called Petaluma police to report a man was suspiciously checking the door handles of vehicles.
Two others suffering symptoms from the drug "pinky" were hospitalized, officials said. Marin Co. hazmat crews were called to the scene.
Firefighting boost, campus rape, carport fire, more college-scandal charges and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
The two are suspects in a San Rafael home break-in. The woman is considered "armed and dangerous," officials said.
Two separate murder-suicides, a planned suicide in fiery vehicle averted and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
The 55-year-old's vehicle went off a cliff on West Ridgecrest Boulevard, officials said.
Arrest for marina gunfire, contractor cited in workplace death and other crime and fire news this week from the region.
A 59-year-old worker from San Rafael was killed last year when boards fell on him at a housing construction site.
Two individuals initially were arrested after a fight reportedly broke out in a car in San Rafael, police said.
The suspect from Sonoma County was calling from a boat docked at Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael, officials said.
The victim said he was walking when a person attempted to steal his jewelry, police said.
Theft chase, hazmat incident, cattle truck crash, new K-9 officer and other news this week from the region.
A male passenger in the car suffered minor injuries, Marin officials said.
The weekend wreck, that also injured a passenger, was reported near the Central San Rafael on ramp, the CHP said.
Scout follows through on "be prepared" motto, Firehouse gives to firehouse, road gives way & other news this week from the region.
K-9 Officers Harry and Achilles -- both very, very good boys! -- soon will protect and serve.
The wanted man was carrying a loaded gun in a bag when brawling with the Marin Co. sheriff's sergeant and deputies, officials said.
Falling concrete closes bridge, barricade standoff, bicyclist arrested for alleged assault and other police news this week from the region.
San Rafael police arrested the suspect at his home in Tiburon, officials said.
Falling chunks of concrete damaged a vehicle and created a traffic nightmare for motorists.
Human-trafficking busts, new email to report traffic scofflaws, crash-landing at Travis AFB and other police news this week from the region.