Sausalito
Aug. 5 – 17, 2021
Beach Smoking: A woman walked along the seashore smoking. A citizen told her to put it out. The smoker snapped back: “Mind your own business.” The citizen then called 911 to complain.
Homeless Golfers: Two people staying in the homeless enclosure on Marinship periodically leave the enclosure for a little chipping contest. A person called the police about it, saying they shouldn’t be able to do that. Police however said sharpening one’s golf game, even when you’re homeless, is not a crime.
Odd Behavior: A woman who was described as exhibiting “odd behavior” stood in a parking lot on Bridgeway and shot pictures of cars as she mumbled incoherently. Police checked out the report but did not find the woman.
Poop Thrower: A woman in a park became verbal with others in the park. At one point she picked up dog poop from another dog and threw it at a man. The woman wore a red hat and left the park before police arrived.
Come Out: Someone banged on the front door of a home on Bonita Street and yelled “Come out with your hands up.” The resident called the police instead. Police searched the area. No one was found.
Go Away: A woman called police about a former employee who was at the office and should leave. He eventually went to his car and sat there. Police talked to the man and told him to leave the parking lot. And, he did.
Mask Dispute: A customer was asked to put on a mask and the customer became irate and started spitting on the shield between the cashier and the customer. Police responded and mediated.
Alleged Exposure: A caller reported a man sitting in his car parked on Caledonia Street with “his penis hanging out of his shorts.” Police responded but did not witness any weenie waving.
Beer Theft: A man walked into a store on Bridgeway and shoplifted beer. Police caught up with the man and issued him a citation.
Homeless Enclosure: A person living in Sausalito’s homeless enclosure at Marinship Park said his sister is under the mistaken impression that he tore down her tent. He didn’t. It was the wind, he said. His sister said she’d be going to the Hell’s Angels and get them to “do something to him.”
Sleeper: A citizen reported a woman sleeping in a sleeping bag off of Sacramento Avenue. Police woke her up. She declined city resources.
Scary Sleeper: A man with a beard and tats on his face was reported sleeping on Marinship Way. Police checked it out, but the scary sleeper was gone.
Thief: A woman filled her purse and two big bags with items from a store and fled. She hid in some bushes along Bridgeway before police caught up to her and booked her into jail.
San Rafael
Body Found: The body of Wendell Kurt Potter, 53, of San Rafael was found in San Rafael Creek on Friday, Aug. 13. No signs of trauma were discovered. The Coroner’s Office is investigating to determine the cause of death.
Novato
Back To School: As students head back to the classroom, schools and the communities around them are going to be busier than they’ve been since the start of the pandemic.The Novato Police Department reminds everyone to stay aware and stay safe with increased traffic returning to school zones.
There are going to be a lot more parents, students and staff out than residents have seen in more than a year,” Lieutenant Chris Jacob said. “Please drive carefully in school zones, especially during pick-up and drop-off times.”
Mill Valley
Aug. 5 – 10, 2021
Ai Chihuahua: A woman with a vicious Chihuahua refused to leave a store in Strawberry. The dog chased a 12-year-old girl around the story. The woman and the dog fled the store before police arrived.
Raggedy Man: A man with “raggedy” hair hung around on Camino Alto. A citizen asked him to scram and he started yelling and acting one bubble off center. He was carrying a bottle of liquor with him. Gone when police arrived.
Sex Crime: A “sex crime” was reported on Bolsa Avenue. Details were blacked out on the cop log.
Car vs. House: A car hit a house on Fielding Circle on Aug. 7 just after midnight. The drove into the home’s living room. No one was injured. The driver was booked.
Unconscious Passenger: An Uber driver on Aug. 7 at about 4 a.m. flagged down an officer on Blithedale. He had a passenger who was unconscious. Police revived the man and took him to a home in Belvedere where he was released to a responsible adult.
‘Tis The Season: A gaggle of kids were reported “up to no good” on Nelson Avenue. They were goofing off and singing Christmas tunes. Police stopped them and determined no real crime had been committed other than singing Christmas Carols in August.
Verbal Assault: A woman went up to a man in a bar on Miller Avenue and accused him of being a “drug dealer.” She yelled and caused a scene. Police responded and released the woman to her husband.
Burglary: A burglary on Aug. 9 was reported on Camino Alto. Details as to whether it was a car, a residence or a business were blacked out.
Signs Stolen: Signs advertising hockey were taken from the front yard of a home on Wilkins Place. Police are investigating.
Hit & Run: The driver of a VW bug bumped into a silver Lexus RX on Blithedale Avenue. The VW Bug driver sped away, flipped off the Lexus driver, and then pulled into the Mill Valley Middle School parking lot. Driver of the Lexus has pictures of the car.
Not Safe: A man stood next to a gas pump on Ashford Avenue lighting a cigarette. A citizen told him that wasn’t safe. The man, who seemed disoriented, then stumbled into a residential area. He wore a hoodie and “saggy” pants. Police conducted a welfare check on the man. No criminal violations.
Tool Theft: A man wearing cargo pants stole tools from a garden area on Redwood Highway Frontage.
Shoot You: A transient man sat in front of a grocery store and pointed to customers as if he were shooting them with a pistol. He would then “chop his neck and act like he was slitting his throat. Police talked to the man. He denied doing any of that.
Hawk Day: Last week Mill Valley Police Department was invited to attend Tamalpais High School Hawk Day. Community members came together to support this year’s Tam High football teams. We had fun at the event and thank everyone who stopped by our table.
(Editor’s note: You can reach any department of Marinscope Community Newspapers — Novato Advance, San Rafael News Pointer, Sausalito Marin Scope, Twin Cities Times, Ross Valley Reporter or Mill Valley Herald — at 415-408-1073.)
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