CNP
Fatality: On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at approximately 7:26 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) Marin Area officers received a call of a traffic collision at 44 Bonnie Banks way at Point San Pedro Road, involving a solo vehicle into a residential swimming pool. The preliminary investigation shows a 2019 Tesla was traveling westbound on Point San Pedro Road, east of Bayview Drive. For reasons still under investigation, the female driver – identified as Dolores Elizabeth Heeb, 74, of San Rafael – allowed the Tesla to veer towards the right. The Tesla crossed Bayview Drive and the front of the vehicle collided with a fence belonging to the residence at 44 Bonnie Banks Way. The Tesla continued into the backyard and went into an in ground swimming pool. The front of the Tesla collided with the swimming pool wall and came to a rest. The driver succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The investigation of this collision is ongoing.
Potholes: Caltrans is starting a pothole repair/repaving project in January along northbound and southbound State Route 1 (SR-1) (Shoreline Highway) in various locations across Marin County. Check 511.org for updates.
MARIN SHERIFF
Body Found: A 59-year-old man was found in Corte Madera Creek. The identity of the man is known, but has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. On Sunday, Jan. 22, at approximately 10:46 a.m. a lifeless body was discovered within storm debris of the Corte Madera Creek waters near a building fronting 1251 S. Eliseo Drive, in Greenbrae. A passing rower / crew member traversing the area made the initial discovery and reported her findings to 9-1-1. First Responders were immediately dispatched to the area and located the remains in the waterway. The subject was pulled to a dock at the base of the Bon Air Bridge where death was pronounced without any resuscitative aid provided as physiologic signs of death were noted. Preliminary investigation suggests the subject was exposed to the elements and submerged for a prolonged time period. No overt signs of foul play were noted.
MILL VALLEY
Welfare Check: At the request of a citizen, police talked to a woman sleeping outdoors on Miller Avenue on Jan. 19 to make sure she was OK.
Candy Man: A man on Jan. 23 entered a grocery store on Camino Alto and ate a bunch of candy for which he was unable to pay. Store declined to prosecute.
Welfare Check: A girl stood in the street on Miller Avenue staring blankly toward the sidewalk. A citizen reported that something “seemed off.” Girl was gone when police arrived.
King Tide: Police assisted other first responders when water flooded the Camino Alto area on Jan. 20.
Food Taker: A homeless woman left an establishment with food without paying. Police talked to the woman and found she was wanted on a warrant. Arrest followed.
Weird: A man with a shaved head hid in the bushes on Blithedale Avenue, staring at passersby. It weirded people out. Police checked and found that the man was doing nothing illegal.
Tree Crew: A citizen reported people cutting trees on Hillside Avenue. The citizen thought it might be illegal tree cutting by the homeowner. Police checked it out. It was a crew doing emergency work. No crime.
Dent Repair: A citizen reported two men in the parking lot on Blithedale soliciting dent repair. He thought the police should check them out. But they left before police arrived.
SAUSALITO
No Dancing: A small man with red hair and wearing a raincoat was reported as acting “erratic” by dancing in the street on Prospect Avenue. The tiny dancer left before police arrived.
Longtime Sleeper: A property owner on Bridgeway reported to police that a man has been sleeping on his property for about a year and he wants him removed. There’s a procedure for that. Police informed the property owner.
Homeless Man: A woman on Caledonia Street reported that a man slept in her garden and proceeded to give her vegetables and morning pee.
Sleeper: A citizen reported that a man slept on his property on Jan. 18 and its been happening just about every night.
Assault: A large man – 240 pounds or so – entered a store on Bridgeway and punched the clerk in the face. He then proceeded to help himself to hot food. Police responded and arrested the man.
Loud Fisherman: A group of fishermen were being loud on the dock. Police told them to keep it down.
NOVATO
School Violence: The Novato Police Department is working closely with the Novato Unified School District regarding a concerning rumor that has been circulating among the San Marin High School community. During class last week, a student made a comment to their peers about a school shooting, which was quickly reported to the school administration. After a thorough investigation, the incident was determined to NOT be a credible threat. NPD officers are monitoring school campuses in response to recent events to put our community at ease.
Our School Resource team has worked hard to build relationships with the campus community, so we’re better connected to learn about threats before it’s too late. We’re grateful for the proactive effort between the Novato Unified School District and our community. As a reminder, our department is fully committed to protecting our students, faculty, and staff. This incident highlights the importance of reporting suspicious circumstances to prevent tragic situations from occurring by early intervention. We encourage students and community members to report concerning behavior immediately to the police department by calling 415-897-4361 or 415-897-1124. Additional concerns regarding this incident can be reported directly to Jan Andrews at Jandrews@nusd.org or by calling the school at 415-798-5156. En Español, Carmen Moreno (Community Liaison) Carmenmoreno@nusd.org.
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