San Rafael
Social Media Post: San Rafael Police Detectives arrested a juvenile after making threats against Davidson Middle School via social media. The threat made statements to harm students and faculty and was taken seriously by other students and parents. Through an around-the-clock investigation, the individual responsible was arrested in less than 24-hours. Detectives noted that the arrested juvenile did not have the means to carry out the threat posted. Police remain in communication with Davidson Middle School officials about the details of this case.
On Dec. 10, the San Rafael Police Department began receiving reports from concerned parents and students about a social media post. The social media post threatened to cause harm to students and faculty at the Davidson Middle School in San Rafael. SRPD contacted school officials and made them aware of that threat and that it was being taken seriously and investigated.
SRPD Officers tracked down the post and immediately notified Detectives, who started working with the social media provider to identify who was responsible and whether the threats were credible. After obtaining information from numerous resources, the location of the suspect was identified.
On Dec.11, Detectives went to the residence that was the source of the threat and interviewed a juvenile who was responsible for posting the threat. Just after 3 p.m., The juvenile was arrested for making criminal threats and was booked into Marin County Juvenile Hall.
During the contact with the juvenile, it was determined that the juvenile did not have the means to carry out the threats that had been posted.
SRPD takes all threats seriously and is committed to ensuring that students, parents, and faculty are safe while attending school. We are grateful to the parents and students who did the right thing and notified SRPD immediately upon seeing the social media post. This is a perfect example of, “See something, say something.”
SRPD will continue to monitor social media posts and will provide important information to Davidson Middle School officials as this investigation is still active.
This case will be forwarded to the Marin County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Novato
Home Burglaries: We need your help to keep our neighborhoods safe.
In the past week, Novato Police Department has investigated three home burglaries in south and central Novato. The unknown suspect(s) entered the homes through unlocked side or back doors. We are actively investigating these cases. The person in this photo is believed to be a suspect in one of the home burglaries. If you have information about this person, please contact Detective Sinnott at ssinnott@novato.org.
You are the #1 Defense Against Home Burglaries. Here’s how you can help.
The MOST important thing YOU can do is CALL 9-1-1 RIGHT AWAY to report a CRIME or any SUSPICIOUS activity.
Don’t wait to call. If you see something suspicious, call us NOW. You have to be the eyes of your neighborhood!
• LOCK ALL outside DOORS and WINDOWS before you leave the house or go to bed.
• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a long time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended period of time.
• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
• Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security
Night Running: Especially with the longer hours of darkness, when walking or running outdoors, please keep these personal safety tips in mind to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of a crime.
8 Safety Tips for Safer Walking and Running:
•BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
•WHEN OUT, KEEP YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES OUT OF PUBLIC VIEW.
•AVOID WALKING THROUGH PARKING LOTS + ALLEYS WHERE VISIBILITY & LIGHTING ARE POOR.
•TRAVEL WITH A FRIEND OR IN A GROUP AND ALWAYS LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING.
•DON’T WALK + TALK/TEXT ON YOUR CELL PHONE.
•DON’T WALK WHILE WEARING HEADPHONES.
•TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. DON’T WALK WHERE YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE.
•WEAR REFLECTIVE MATERIAL AT NIGHT.
DUI: One driver was arrested for DUI and 21 citations issued for driving without a valid license during a DUI checkpoint on Dec. 17. The checkpoint was held at Rowland Blvd at Redwood Blvd from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sausalito
Dec. 15 – 16, 2021
Sleeper: Police responded to a report of a homeless man sleeping in front of a business on Bridgeway. Sleeper was cooperative and moved along at the request of the police.
Fire People: A citizen reported that homeless people were burning stuff in the parking lot near Tent City in Marinship Park. Last week they burned a couch. Today it was something else.
Assist Citizen: A tent collapsed in Tent City. Authorities are looking for a replacement.
Trying to get Dry: A homeless person was reported hanging about the parking are at 2400 Bridgeway. Police talked to the man. He said he was trying to get dry and would be moving along.
Grinder: A woman who does not live in Tent City was in Tent City sexually harrasing people and causing a scene. She was reported “grinding up” on an old man.
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