The San Rafael Police Department has learned of the tragic loss of San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar #7989. Officer Machitar was killed in the line of duty Monday night while serving bravely to safeguard the public he swore to protect. We extend our condolences to his family, colleagues, … [Read more...] about San Rafael’s finest mourn San Diego cop killed in the line of duty
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Marin Sheriff’s Department swears in new employees
Please help us welcome our newest staff members. Today, we had the privilege of swearing in six new employees to the Sheriff's Office family. Deputy David Lau is a Marin resident who graduated UCLA and worked in the tech industry before becoming a Deputy Sheriff with Contra Costa County Sheriff's … [Read more...] about Marin Sheriff’s Department swears in new employees
Dan Reidy appointed to Vivalon board
Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a San Rafael-basednonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, today announced the appointment of Dan Reidy to Vivalon’s board of directors. Reidy has been a marketing and … [Read more...] about Dan Reidy appointed to Vivalon board
Sideshows in San Rafael? Police say don’t try it
As sideshow incidents continue throughout the greater Bay Area, the San Rafael Police Department wants to let our community know that we understand their concerns. Sideshow Enforcement: • The San Rafael Police Department will not tolerate sideshow activity. • Sideshows are dangerous and … [Read more...] about Sideshows in San Rafael? Police say don’t try it
San Rafael sex offender, fresh from jail, harasses three women and is arrested again
San Rafael, CA – On Wednesday night, Willie Jessie Clinton-Jones, a 44-year-old San Rafael resident, was arrested by SRPD officers after attacking and stalking at least three victims in San Rafael’s Downtown area. Clinton-Jones is known to SRPD for several arrests involving dangerous and indecent … [Read more...] about San Rafael sex offender, fresh from jail, harasses three women and is arrested again
Suspicious driver arrested for vehicle theft
San Rafael News Pointer On Sunday, Aug. 18, just after midnight, an SRPD officer noticed a vehicle being driven by a subject wearing rubber gloves and a ski mask in the area of Anderson Drive and Irwin Street. The officer also observed that the vehicle was speeding and had registration that … [Read more...] about Suspicious driver arrested for vehicle theft
Larkspur man, 18, arrested for attempted murder of a Marin City man
In the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 2024, a Marin City man was shot in the back at close range while congregating with friends in the 200 block of Drake Ave. The critically injured victim was transported to Marin Medical Campus, where he was treated and stabilized. He has since been released from … [Read more...] about Larkspur man, 18, arrested for attempted murder of a Marin City man
Theft at San Rafael retail store leads to gun arrest
On Monday evening, three suspects went to a retail store in the 500 block of Francisco Boulevard West in San Rafael. While in the store, the suspects selected items and began fraudulently returning them at the cash register. After completing the false returns, the suspects received store credit and … [Read more...] about Theft at San Rafael retail store leads to gun arrest
DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested
1973 Cold Case Homicide Case Investigations Solved By DNA - Subject Arrested In Idaho In November of 1973, Nina “Nadine” Fischer, a Swedish national, was sexually assaulted and murdered in her unincorporated San Rafael home during the day while her husband was away at work. The case was … [Read more...] about DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested
Marin County supervisors meet Aug. 20 on the ‘hemp’ problem
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Marin County Board of Supervisors agenda and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior to a … [Read more...] about Marin County supervisors meet Aug. 20 on the ‘hemp’ problem