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Marin 911: Cops busy with misbehaving homeless folk in Sausalito

October 10, 2022 by Marin Leave a Comment

On Sept. 27, Mill Valley Police Department officers responded to the area of Camino Alto at Overhill Road for what was reported as a very small vegetation fire, above.  Our officers arrived on scene within minutes along with members of @southernmarinfire and @centralmarinfire. Officers and fire personnel found that the fire had already spread significantly on the western side of Camino Alto. Fire personnel went to work and successfully stopped forward progress on the fire shortly thereafter. During the initial assessment, an officer found a vehicle that was approximately 50 feet down an embankment on the east side of Camino Alto, directly across from the fire. Upon further investigation it was determined the good samaritan stopped to try and help prevent the fire from spreading, before their car drifted off the side of the road and down the embankment. Although the vehicle was damaged, no one was hurt. Thank you to all who responded and quickly contained this fire before it had an opportunity to spread into the surrounding residential areas. 

SAUSALITO

Car Dweller: A man living inside his car scared residents on Bee Street. The man was reported to be angry and agitated because people were asking him questions.

Sleepers: Two homeless men were sleeping near a dumpster on Bridgeway. Police moved them along.

Drifter: A man hung out at the courts on Bridgeway. Police moved him along.

Dragonfly Tat: A homeless man with a dragonfly tattoo was asked to leave the library. He became agitated and pulled the fire alarm lever and then fled the scene. Police and library staff are on the alert for the homeless man.

Dragonfly II: The same guy above came back to the library. He was grabbed by the scruff of his neck (figuratively, of course) and told to never ever come back to the library.

Garbage Picker: A man was seen going through the trash on Bridgeway. Police moved the trash picker along.

Into The Wild: A homeless man on Pine Street on Oct. 3 was “yelling and cussing” something about blankets. Police were called to handle the situation, but the homeless person left into the wild before they arrived.

Scary Woman: A store proprietor on Bridgeway reported to police that employees won’t come to work because a crazy woman living above the store scares them. Police are working with the store to get a restraining order.

Stink: Police were made aware on Oct. 3 of a distinct “animal smell on Bonita Street. People were worried because elderly people live in the area. Police surmise it was a deer on private property. Marin Humane Society will handle.

Curb Violation: A sharp-eyed citizen called police on a cream colored Mini Cooper parked too far away from the curb on Crescent Avenue. Owner re-parked correctly. This is how Sausalito rolls. 

Burglary: A jeep’s canvas top was sliced open and items inside were taken on Sept. 29 on Locust Street. 

Anti-Social Behavior: A man was reported walking on Bridgeway peering into driveways and taking signs from yards and tearing them up. 

FAIRFAX

Cancer Awareness: During the month of October Fairfax Police Officers and staff will again be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In past years uniformed personnel have donned pink T-shirts in place of their traditional white t-shirts, along with a pink lapel ribbon on uniforms and police cars. That tradition will continue, however this year they have added new pink patches to their efforts. The Fairfax Police Officers Association purchased pink patches to sell to the public. All proceeds of the sales go directly to the breast cancer research causes.

FPD pink patches are available at the Fairfax Police Station for a $10 donation for a full size patch and a $7 donation for a smaller version.

Thank You: Shout out to the Fairfax police department! After an evening out in town with four  girls (one toddler) came back to a dead car  battery. Ugh. No AAA and the local tow company said it would be 2 hours for a jump! SO, I flagged down a police officer that happened by and  told him my situation. He gladly went back to the station, got a portable battery charger and jumped my car, no questions asked. Thank you officer Mario, you saved us! (A resident’s note on a Fairfax social media page.)

Fairfax Evacuated: Save time,save lives, we picked up our “Fairfax evacuated” sign from the Fairfax Police department today, and we have it on top of our grab and go bag, by placing this on your front door or mailbox, it will help save time with the police department in case of evacuation for fire. Stop by today and get yours it’s free – saving time will save lives. (A resident’s note on a Fairfax social media page.)

NOVATO

Funding: The Novato Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. “This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the community,” Sgt. Reza Pourfarhani said. “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous behaviors that put people at risk and create an environment where everyone feels safe traveling.”

The grant will provide additional programs and resources.

Richarch Ebert

Man Found: The Novato police were notified of a missing person, Richarch Ebert, near Eucalyptus Avenue and Novato Boulevard. Mr. Ebert was found safe and the police thank the public for its help in reuniting him with his family.

MILL VALLEY

Cancer Awareness: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, Mill Valley Police Department officers will be joining law enforcement agencies from around the nation in wearing pink uniform patches in support of the #pinkpatchproject The goal of Pink Patch Project is to bring awareness to #breastcancerawareness.

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