Sonoma Co. Scam Alert: 'Capt. Darin Dougherty' Is Not Calling You

A captain Dougherty does work at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office but he is not calling residents about a legal matter as scammers claim.

Sharp Fire Near Sonoma, Napa County Line Fully Contained

The vegetation fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Sonoma County community of Mountain, near Calistoga, according to Cal Fire.

CHP Officer On Leave Accused Of Burglary, Brandishing Gun: SRPD

"These are very serious charges," CHP said. "We don't take them lightly and we are extremely glad nobody was injured."

Doctor Jailed; Mom DUI Arrest: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Cigarette causes wildfire; police standoff; RVs cleared from park & ride; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

3 Arrested After Dumping Raw RV Sewage Into Storm Drain: SRPD

A search of the RV also found a handgun and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, in addition to heroin, Santa Rosa police said.

Police Chase; Man Found Dead: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Multiple brush and house fires; passenger dies in police chase; rape investigated; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Police Trying To Identify Skateboarder Hit By Car In Santa Rosa

The incident happened on Farmers Lane between Sonoma and Hoen avenues, according to police.

1 Stabbed In Fight At Santa Rosa Mexican-Food Restaurant: Police

Officers were dispatched to reports of a large fight, and arrived to find a man stabbed on the outdoor patio.

Suspect With Knife Shot In Santa Rosa Altercation With Deputy

A shoplifting suspect accused of threatening to stab a Santa Rosa Plaza mall security guard was shot by a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy.

Fatal Santa Rosa Pedestrian Crash: Driver Pleads Not Guilty

The 42-year-old turned himself in to Santa Rosa police after the fatal hit-and-run collision on state Highway 12 on March 15.

Arson Suspected; Inmate Dies: Sonoma Valley/North Bay Police Logs

Driver suspected of meth crashes into house; fifth SMART train fatality; Suisun standoff; North Bay police, fire and court news.

3 Women Busted Trying To Burglarize Schellville Gas Station: Cops

The trio had gas station addresses, a hammer, screwdrivers, heroin, a smoking pipe, bandannas, gloves and dark clothes, authorities said.

Missing Persons; Fire Spreads: Sonoma Co., North Bay Police Logs

Grass fire spreads to auto shop; pet rabbit stolen; multiple missing person searches; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Jail Inmate Attacks 2 Deputies: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Additional charges are now sought against Sean Seeman, who has been in custody since July 2018 for an alleged attack on a barista.

Teens Rescued; Missing Man: Sonoma Valley, North Bay Police Logs

"Armed and dangerous" suspect; jewelry store heist; missing person search; teen mourned; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Sonoma Hit-And-Run Suspect Suffers Major Injuries In 2 Crashes

The driver from Petaluma is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Police suspect alcohol was a factor in the two Highway 12 crashes.

Shooting Arrests; Freeway Fire: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Sonoma Raceway arrests, injuries; suspects lead cops on pursuits; duo accused in shootings; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Pedestrian Hit By Golf Cart At Sonoma Raceway; DUI Suspected: CHP

The pedestrian was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries; the golf cart driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Sonoma Raceway Jeep Crash: 1 Hospitalized With Major Injuries

A Vallejo man was airlifted from Sonoma Raceway to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, according to California Highway Patrol.

Fatal Shooting; Canoe Rescue: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

DUI crash propels tire into business; undercover cop visits massage parlors; 5-car crash; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Sonoma Attack Suspect Arrested In His Underwear: Sheriff's Office

Deputies were searching for the suspect; he was found when they responded to a report of a man running through a vineyard in his underwear.

Santa Rosa Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

Santa Rosa police released a surveillance photo of the suspect in the robbery reported late Sunday night.

Fire Injures 5; Fatal ATV Crash: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Barrels of toxic acid abandoned; Sand Fire forces evacuations, road closures; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

3 Suspects Sought In Stabbing Of Boy In El Verano: Cops

A boy treated at Sonoma Valley Hospital for stab wounds told detectives he was walking to a local store when he was stabbed and robbed.

Sonoma Stabbing Suspect Caught In Napa: Sheriff's Office

An "all-night search" for a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend culminated when she was located by Napa police.

Fake Police Scam; School Fire: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Firefighters detain a Camaro driver, a flasher is finally caught, firework rules change and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Boy, 3, Struck By Car At Sonoma Post Office

The boy was running toward his mother's car when he was struck by another car. He was taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa.

Sonoma County Woman Arrested For Allegedly Choking Out Daughter

39-year-old Melody Eleni Loukas of Sebastopol was arrested Tuesday for allegedly choking her 5-year-old daughter until she passed out.

Sonoma County Man, 62, Found Dead Under All Terrain Vehicle

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was found dead under an all-terrain vehicle Tuesday night south of Santa Rosa.

Smoking Liquid In Sonoma County Street ID'd As Acid

Firefighters responded to a report of a smoking liquid on Cross Creek Road in Santa Rosa. The liquid was identified as muriatic acid.

Sonoma County Sex Offenders Targeted in Fake Police Scam

A person impersonating the police has been calling registered sex offenders in Santa Rosa and demanding personal information over the phone.

VIDEO: Sonoma County Kayaker Rescued From Windy Bodega Bay Coast

A man who became separated from his kayak off the windy Bodega Bay coast was rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday afternoon.

Driver Killed In Head-On Collision ID'd As Sonoma State Student

Sonoma State student Brayan Alain Pena Rodriguez, 23, of Santa Rosa has been identified as the driver who died in a recent head-on crash.

Bank Robbery; Tainted Drinks: Sonoma Co., North Bay Police Logs

Retail theft ring broken up; rollover crash at Costco; stabbing suspect turns self in; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Teen Stabbed In Suspected Gang Incident Near Sonoma: Cops

The boy told deputies the suspect asked him his gang status, then stabbed him, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Mtn. Lion Caught; Restaurant Fire: Sonoma, North Bay Police Logs

Crews save restaurant from complete loss; caregiver arrested; mountain lion in Santa Rosa; and other North Bay police, fire and court news.

Small Plane Crashes Near Sonoma Airport

Roads are closed near the scene of the crash, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

9 Grams Of Cocaine, Gun Seized From Santa Rosa 19-Year-Old: PD

What started as a traffic stop led to a search of the probationer's residence, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.

Downtown Development Plan: City Of Santa Rosa Holds Workshops

Two public meetings are being held this week to give residents an opportunity to provide feedback.

Burning Package Investigated As Arson: Santa Rosa Fire Dept.

Firefighters found the burned suspicious package and called for fire investigators and Santa Rosa police.