Crime & Safety

Apartment Fire; Cold Case Murder: Novato, Marin County Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Novato and across Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from across Marin County this week.

DUI Checkpoint Friday In Marin County

  • The California Highway Patrol is conducting a DUI and driver license safety checkpoint Friday within the unincorporated area of the county.

San Rafael Man Among 4 Arrested On Drugs, Gun Offenses: Police

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  • The four arrests took place in the parking lot of a Petaluma convenience store after police received a tip about "pill distribution."

Public's Help Sought In Cold Case Murder Of Larkspur Grandmother

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  • This week is the 25th anniversary of the 1993 murder of Ursula "Ursie" Cinollo, who was found stabbed to death in her Larkspur apartment.

Death Of Man At Yacht Harbor In Marin Under Investigation

  • Ernest John Rizzuti, 63, of unincorporated Tiburon, was found Monday in the water at the Paradise Cay Yacht Harbor in the Tiburon area.

Teen Taken To Hospital In Critical Condition During Race In Marin

  • A CHP helicopter responded to Stinson Beach in Marin County and transported the girl to the hospital.

Sausalito Police Arrest Teen Girl Caught Driving Stolen Car

  • Sixteen stolen vehicles have been recovered since the city implemented its license plate recognition camera program.

Crews Extinguish 2-Alarm Apartment Fire In Sausalito

  • The fire broke out in the area of Princess Street and Bridgeway, officials said.

Firefighters Conducting Controlled Burn This Week In Marin County

  • Fire officials said residents may see and/or smell smoke during the burn.

Hear Sirens? Mill Valley Conducting Emergency Siren Demo Thursday

  • The drill will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

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