MILL VALLEY
Old Driver: A pedestrian crossing the street in the crosswalk near the post office said an “elderly driver” in a Prius slammed on her brakes and almost hit him. He threw up his arms and the old lady honked her horn at him and then drove towards him. She then drove away.
Bad Son: On Feb. 9, a mom told police that her son moved in with her during the pandemic and is now refusing to leave. The son threatened the mom with physical harm. Police advised the mom on eviction procedures.
Camo Lady: A woman walked in the middle of Molino Avenue on Feb. 9 wearing camouflage clothes and slippers. Police stopped and told her not to walk in the middle of the street. She complied, so no further interaction was required.
Teen Party: A resident on Marguerite Avenue called police about a teen party with alcohol. Police responded and advised the parent, who was not at home at the time. She said she’ll be home shortly and there will be consequences.
Amazon X2: An Amazon delivery truck got stuck on Blithedale, causing a second Amazon truck to to get stuck and block traffic for about 45 minutes. A tow truck was dispatched.
Tyre Nichols Statement: Statement from Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro Regarding the Murder of Tyre Nichols. The video released by the Memphis Police Department of the beating death of Tyre Nichols mortifies the soul. I am appalled and saddened by what I saw in the video, and members of the Mill Valley Police Department have expressed similar sentiments.
As your Police Chief, and on behalf of the members of the Mill Valley Police Department, I condemn in the strongest possible terms this act of senseless brutality, and I express my deep concern and condolences to the Nichols family, the Memphis community, and everyone harmed by this horrific and horrendous act.
The Memphis Police Department has acted by firing the involved officers, who have also been criminally charged. This can only be a first step.
I understand that community members will be enraged and angered by this act, just as we are. Tyre Nichols death is yet another example of an unacceptable outcome at the hands of law enforcement and reflects poorly on each of us who has taken an oath to uphold and defend the rights of those we have committed to serve and protect.
We join our community members in grief and outrage as we seek better solutions to protecting and serving our community. We hope that when the time is right, we can come together as a community to focus our outrage toward positive and meaningful actions so that this never happens again.
Fraud: A non-profit business reported theft to employees. Incident pending. Also reported to the FBI.
Welfare Check: Police were asked to conduct a welfare check on a man who was wandering around looking for his niece, but his niece doesn’t live in the area. Concerned citizens said he was having trouble processing basic information and was last scene on foot headed to the Old Mill Park. Police were unable to locate the man.
MARIN SHERIFF
Train Death: At just before noon on Friday, Feb. 10, Lucy Lau Hom, 83, was the sole occupant of a vehicle, which was driving eastbound on Hamilton Parkway and failed to yield or stop at the train crossing, driving through the crossing guard gate despite the flashing warning lights and crossing alarms activated, and was subsequently struck by an oncoming SMART train traveling in the southbound direction. First Responders were immediately summoned to the scene and arrived shortly thereafter. Due to the extent of her injuries, resuscitative measures were not warranted, and she was pronounced deceased on the scene. Ms. Hom was a Novato resident.
Sex Arrest: On Jan. 30, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the victim of a sexual assault that occurred in San Quentin Village. After investigation, detectives arrested
on Feb. 9, Orlando Ponce, 43, of San Quentin for forcible penetration on an unconscious person.
3-Vehicle Crash: A crash on the 101 occurred Sunday (Feb. 12). A small Honda car crashed into a tractor trailer near Ignacio Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. The driver and passenger in the compact car fled the scene on foot. Subsequently, another car hit the Honda, injuring the truck driver who was out of his vehicle. The truck driver suffered major injuries. The driver of the Honda was subsequently apprehended and booked on suspicion of intoxicated driving and hit-and-run driving. He was identified as George Buquich, 33, of San Rafael.
SAUSALITO
Homeless: Police contacted a homeless person who set up camp in Bridgeway. He had a dog off leash. He told police he will pack up and move along.
Prius Driver: Police responded to a local car wash where a Prius driver and an employee explained that the customer claimed his car was damaged by the car wash. The employee said “no way.”
Smash ‘n Grab: A minivan was broken into on Princess Street on Feb. 12. A gym bag was taken.
Homeless: A homeless man slept under a blue and white blanket in the basement of a building on Litho Street. Employees coming to work had to step over him. Police called and the man was given advice on county services and told to move along.
Smoke: A citizen called police when he drove in the Nevada Street and Bridgeway area and “smelt smoke.” Police checked it out. No fire found.
Smash ‘n Grab: A parked car’s window was smashed on Bridgeway and Anchor Street on Feb. 13. A backpack was stolen.
Valet Beef: Police got involved in a beef between a customer and a valet parker over a crashed windshield. Incident pending.
NOVATO
Tyre Nichols: A Message From The Chief of Police Beth Johnson:
Feelings of shock, sadness, and anger may overwhelm us after watching the videos of Mr. Tyre Nichols’ death play out at the hands of five Memphis police officers. The actions of the officers violated the fundamental values of our profession. While the justice system has begun the process of accountability for the involved officers, I want to acknowledge the pain this incident has caused and to reassure our community this heinous act does not represent the values, principles, and training of the Novato Police Department. Every member of our department is dedicated to serving this community with integrity, decency, and compassion.
This devastating situation and failure to preserve life, reminds us to always stand up for what is right and to stand together through adversity.
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