MILL VALLEY
Yeller: The oft-star of the Mill Valley cop log – the “crazy lady” of Throckmorton — was at it again on Nov. 1, disturbing the peace by hitting store windows with a stick, kicking over trash cans and yelling wild things at shocked passersby. The woman was described as being in her 50s and wearing a mini skirt, neither of which is a crime in Mill Valley. Gone when the police arrived.
SSDD: The “Same Stuff Different Day” happened when the “crazy lady” did her thing on Throckmorton, hitting the window of a business with a stick and putting a curse on the shopkeeper. Gone when police arrived.
Candy Man: A man stood in front of a store on Camino Alto offering kids candy and asking them to come with him. Cops were called. Mill Valley’s finest had – shall we way – a wee chat with “Candy Man.” He’s no longer in the area.
Park Bench: A resident paid to reserve a park bench on Throckmorton Avenue. When she arrived three women were sitting there and would not move because they said “park benches are public.” She showed them her receipt. They still refused to leave. She called Mill Valley’s finest. They left.
Suitcase: A suitcase was found on Oct. 26 in the creek down the stairs by the bridge at Camino Alto between Plymouth and Surrey. It was fished out and later claimed by a homeless woman who proceeded to lay out her clothes to dry.
Pre-Crime: A man stood in the self-checkout line with a bunch of meat and alcohol. Store security suspected he was about to bolt with the items without paying. As they neared, the man dropped the items and ran out of the store.
Pants Man: A man approached a child on Camino Alto, pulled the child’s pants down and then fled.
Leaf Blower: A gas-powered leaf blower was reported on Miller Avenue, but police were unable to nab the scofflaw.
Knocker: A homeless woman “banged and kicked” on the door of a home on Laurelwood Avenue. She was gone when police arrived.
Bad Neighbor: A resident on Surrey Avenue held a 50th birthday party for his wife. A neighbor called the cops on him for noise. The next morning the neighbors exchanged words, and it wasn’t “happy birthday.” Police keeping an eye on the Surrey Avenue tension.
Poop Dilemma: A woman on Miller Avenue notified police that a dog or a human is popping on her sidewalk and stepping in. She doesn’t want to clean it up all the time. Police provided advice.
SAUSALITO
Sign Beef: Two people putting up political signs on Colma Street argued over which sign should be over the other one. Police helped resolve.
Airbnb: The owner of an Airbnb asked police to check on a guest at the Airbnb. Calls were made about the keys, but no response. Police checked the residence and found that the guest had vacated the property. Police secured the property and notified the airbnb owner.
Misbehaving: A homeless person – called an “all points” person in the cop log – was reported running around in the dog park playing with his invisible dog. He chased cars and generally weirded out people in the Ebbtide Avenue area. Police responded and put a timer on him. He left the area on his own
Suitcase: A citizen found a suitcase on Bridgeway that looked like it was stolen and rifled through. Suitcase was left at the police station.
Dog Misbehavior: A man in his 40s with long blond hair walks his dog off leash, which tends to harass other dog walkers. Police have counseled all concerned.
Moved Along: A citizen asked that a bearded homeless man on Bridgeway sitting all day in the same spot be moved along. Police moved along the man.
Domestic Violence: A man was arrested on Oct. 28 at Crecienta Lane and charged with domestic violence.
Hold My Beer: A man holding a beer pulled his pants down on Harbor Drive and peed on the street. Police told the man to stop doing that.
MARIN SHERIFF
Complaints: In the quarter ending Oct. 31, 2022, no complaints were filed against the Marin County Sheriff’s Department for rudeness, excessive force or policy violations.
Highway Death: On Sunday, Oct 23, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Marley James Walrath, a 40-year-old male from Penngrove, CA, was the sole unrestrained driver of a SUV style vehicle traveling northbound on State Highway 101 just north of the San Antonio Road exit at highway speeds. For reasons unknown, he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway veering past the right shoulder of the highway, and rolled over multiple times prior to coming to a rest. It is speculated during the collision, the subject was ejected from his SUV and came to rest on the ground outside of his vehicle, unresponsive and unconscious. First Responders were summoned to the scene and upon their arrival discovered the subject in cardiopulmonary arrest. Despite resuscitative aid provided on the scene, the subject did not respond, and his death was pronounced.
A forensic postmortem examination with toxicology testing was completed.
Simulation: On Oct. 26, our reentry team from the Marin County Jail and @marinhhs hosted a reentry simulation. The exercise simulates the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into society. The goal of this simulation is for participants to gain an understanding of the significant obstacles faced by men and women attempting to navigate the system upon their release from incarceration and returning home to their communities. To walk in the shoes of one who is returning home gives invaluable insight for professionals who are tasked with helping those individuals achieve a successful reentry.
Thank you to all who participated.
It is truly upsetting to repeatedly see this journalist make light of and poke fun at those suffering from mental illness and the struggles that accompany. Shame on you! Do better. Be kinder.
Here’s a better idea: Instead of killing the messenger, how about you get her some help. She’s misbehaving day-in and day-out.
I LIKED THE HUMOR.
Here’s even a better idea~how about families&parents teaching their kids throughout their formative years to be truly loved, seriously self accountable for their actions and to fully realize that their are consequences for wrong doings.
I agree that the mentally ill and drug addicted young&old adults need professional help and support. But, ultimately its up to the families that are dealing with these extreme hardships to take charge. Whereas, it appears that the suffering addict and/or mentally ill person is not capable of managing their own sad existence.
It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the police authorities or the media or the overloaded courts or school systems~to correct all these extreme issues we see throughout our society. I think, good parenting could resolve many of these issues; that pertains to these suffering human beings and their misbehaving problems. Behavior is one the most difficult traits to change. It takes dedicated education, re~training and those learning skill should have started at home. Blaming others and/or certain groups of being insensitive and in “someways” accusing others of being a bully is not helpful.
That’s my 2 cents and more…
I respect your remarks, but as a daughter and sister of a mentally ill father and brother I can honestly speak from experience. My mother tried for decades to help my dad and brother deal with their issues, without any real success. Thankfully they were not a danger to society but refused any psychiatric treatment or intervention. Yes families are critical support for the mentally ill, but often are rejected. My parents have passed, but my brother refuses any help or treatment. You cannot force people into treatment if they are not willing unless they threaten harm to themselves or others. Please don’t put this all on the family not loving and supporting their mentally ill members because the fact is we do love and support our family members. Unfortunately Mental illness is a global issue that needs more research and acceptance.