On Friday (5/2), Novato Police will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the City of Novato. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to … [Read more...] about Heads up, drunk drivers: Novato’s finest to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
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Alleged school burglar from Fairfield arrested for stealing from teachers in Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties
In February 2025, the Marin County Sheriff's Office received a report of a suspicious male loitering on an elementary school campus during a school-wide assembly. Following the assembly, several teachers discovered bank cards were missing from their wallets/purses stored inside their classrooms. The … [Read more...] about Alleged school burglar from Fairfield arrested for stealing from teachers in Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties
Novato cop advisory board agenda posted
POLICE ADVISORY AND REVIEW BOARD MEETING AgendaThursday, May 1, 2025 – 5:30 PM City Council Chambers, 901 Sherman Ave. Board Chair VACANT Vice Chair William Palmini Board Members Bruce Bartel Travis Carroll Frank Drouillard Sandra Marker Bruce Ritter Tim Van Raam The Police … [Read more...] about Novato cop advisory board agenda posted
Kid sideswipes parked cars; arrested for DUI
In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27, 2025, Mill Valley Police Department officers responded to a report of a traffic collision involving multiple parked vehicles in the 100 block of Miller Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that multiple parked vehicles had been … [Read more...] about Kid sideswipes parked cars; arrested for DUI
Dixon man jailed in Marin after ATM fraud investigation
On April 14, 2025, an elderly victim reported to Marin Sheriff Deputies that on April 8, 2025, an unknown suspect “assisted” him with a “tap” feature at an ATM in Strawberry, CA. During this incident, the unknown suspect stole the victim’s debit card, and provided the victim with an identical card … [Read more...] about Dixon man jailed in Marin after ATM fraud investigation
Marin County Fair music lineup announced
Renowned for presenting world-class music, the Marin County Fair has announced what it calls "a stellar lineup of performers" on July 2, 3, 5, and 6, and a day-long tribute band music fest on July 4, all free with the price of general admission. This year’s fair theme — BUG-TASTIC! — … [Read more...] about Marin County Fair music lineup announced
Fairfax grieves loss of teens killed in crash
Press Release from the town of Fairfax: Our community is grieving following a devastating car collision that occurred on April 18, 2025, in San Geronimo, which tragically took the lives of four beloved young members of our town. This heartbreaking loss has touched us all deeply. We extend our … [Read more...] about Fairfax grieves loss of teens killed in crash
Community disaster evacuation practice set for Mill Valley
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the City of Mill Valley will conduct anEvacuation Drill and Public Safety Fair to help residents prepare for wildfire and other emergencies. The event is a joint effort among local, county, and state agencies and is designed to give residentsthe opportunity to … [Read more...] about Community disaster evacuation practice set for Mill Valley
Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
DUI Collision Update Yesterday (4/18), Novato Police Officers responded to a roll over DUI collision fronting Sinaloa Middle School. The driver was identified as, Melissa Steiner, a 48-year-old Novato resident. Steiner drove into a couple parked vehicles which caused the vehicle to flip over and … [Read more...] about Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, officers from the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Marin Area office responded to a report of a solo-vehicle crash on San Geronimo Valley Road, just south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in rural West Marin. CHP officers and personnel from the Marin … [Read more...] about Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash