MILL VALLEY
Not Romantic: A worker at the Goodwill bin in Mill Valley has been twice approached by a drunken stranger proposing marriage. She told police the guy on one proposal attempt offered her a rose. She said “no” and called the police because the suiter — totally unknown to her — made her uncomfortable. Police provided assistance.
Disturbance: A drunk and disorderly man knocked over a couple of garbage cans on Sept. 28 on Miller Avenue and then howled at the moon. Also, he was carrying a guitar. Service provided.
Shooter: On Sept. 28 at Vasco Court a person was reported hiding in the bushes and shooting a pellet gun at people walking by.. Service provided.
Postal: A homeless man slept under a table in the Mill Valley Post Office. People feared going in. Service provided.
Tree Removal: Police were called to Catalpa Avenue where a woman was causing a disturbance for a crew taking down a tree for PG&E reasons. She said she liked to park under the shade of the tree. Service provided.
Wanna Fight: A drunk man walked up and down Throckmorton on Oct. 3 yelling at people in stores to come out to fight him. Police took him away.
Aggressive: A homeless man in his 70s approached a woman in her car on Miller Avenue and banged on her window and yelled at her. Service provided.
Garbage Cans: A man threw garbage cans at cars on Throckmorton. Gone when police arrived.
SAN RAFAEL
DUI: A drunk driver slammed into a police car, slightly injuring a San Rafael Police Department officer at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30). The officer was on patrol driving through the intersection at Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard when a speeding Dodge Dart ran the red light and broadsided the police car. The force of the collision pushed the police car nearly 100 feet and caused minor injuries to the officer. The driver of the Dodge was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. The DUI driver was not initially identified. In 2022, 1,069 people died in California in DUI crashes.
MARIN SHERIFF
Jail Death: The Novato Police Department is investigating the death of an incarcerated person in the Marin County Jail. On Oct. 1, at approximately 2:24 a.m. a deputy performing a routine check found a subject hanging in their cell. San Rafael Fire Department responded and attempted life saving measures, but the prisoner was dead. The Sheriff’s Office requested the Novato Police Department conduct an independent investigation into the death. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Coroners Division responded to handle the Coroner duties associated with the death. A post mortem examination is scheduled for later this week. Identification is pending Next of Kin notification.
Porch Pirate: A resident in Marin City reported a package taken from the front porch. Resident has a camera showing the porch. Service provided.
Stolen: A truck stolen from a Santa Venetia residence was recovered in Santa Rosa. When it was returned there was a bike in the bed. Does not belong to the Santa Venetia residents. Service provided.
Deer: A deer was hit and killed by a car about three miles from Novato Boulevard on Point Reyes Pet Road. Humane Society notified.
Masked Men: Two masked men showed up at a residence in Sleepy Holly and yelled at a woman who opened the door. Service provided.
Propane: Someone tried to steal propane from a 600-gallon tank on property in Inverness. Police called. Service provided.
Bug-Eyed: A suspicious man in a black hoodie and described as “bug-eyed,” talked with children outside a Kentfield school. He was carrying a sleeping back with him. Service provided.
Urinator: A homeless man without shoes slept in front of a business in Marin City, then proceeded to urinate in front of people. Service provided.
Concerned: An elderly homeless woman has been seen for a week or so in Strawberry. Concerned citizens asked police to make contact for a welfare check. Service provided. She told police she was fine and had all her basic needs taken care of.
Howler: A homeless woman in Strawberry screamed at people, making them uncomfortable. Service provided.
Wolf At The Door: A woman in Marin City reported someone was pounding on her front door. She was not expecting anyone and feared engaging whoever it was. Service provided.
Perpetually Parked: A citizen reported an RV parked in Almonte for two weeks Service provided.
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