New Police Dogs; Robbers Caught: Solano, North Bay Police Logs

DIXON, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Solano County and elsewhere in the North Bay.

'Alert' Community Member Finds Missing Sonoma Man: Sheriff

• Authorities asked the public to be on the lookout for Paul Conrad, 73, who suffers from dementia and major depressive disorder.

Petaluma Man Who Died After Chase Was Registered Owner Of Car: PD

• The 52-year-old was suspected of driving a stolen car. He died after a pursuit and struggle with sheriff's deputies and Sebastopol officers.

2 Injured As Semi Collides With 2 Cars, Careens Off Lakeville Hwy

• The three-vehicle wreck happened at the intersection of Lakeville Highway and state Highway 116/Stage Gulch Road, near Ernie's Tin Bar.

Napa County Reaches Settlement Over Illegal Vacation Rental

• The settlement requires the owner of a Silverado Trail property to pay $100,000 — and up to $250,000 if the property is rented short-term.

2 Solano County Men Accused In Lafayette Home-Invasion Robberies

• Two arrests were made in the investigation of four home-invasion robberies: two in Lafayette, one in Oakland and one in Benicia.

Suspected Gas Siphoner Caught In Benicia: Police

• Officers responded to a call from an observant resident and caught the accused gas thief in the act, police officials said.

Family Of 8 Displaced When Car Crashes Into North Bay Home

• The residents are receiving emergency Red Cross support, as well as $250 from the Petaluma Fire Department and California Fire Foundation.

2 Wounded In Gang-Related Shooting In South Santa Rosa: Police

• Police arrived to find bullet holes in cars that were parked in the area.

Petaluma Officers Apprehend Lululemon Robbers: Santa Rosa Police

• Petaluma police officers prevented the suspects from leaving the county with $15,000 in merchandise, the Santa Rosa Police Department said.

More Arrests Made In Home-Invasion Robberies: Police

• A Vallejo man and a Fairfield woman are among four people now accused in a series of home-invasion robberies in the East Bay and Benicia.

Convicted North Bay Rapist, Robber Denied Parole

• Now 34 years old, the man applied for a youthful offender early release parole hearing for defendants who committed a crime prior to age 26.

Teen Arraigned In Fountaingrove Crash That Killed Classmate, 16

• The teen driver was arraigned in juvenile court on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and negligent driving in the July 1 crash.

CA Moratorium Bans Non-Renewal Of Insurance In Fire Areas

• The one-year mandatory moratorium prohibits insurance companies from not renewing the policies of more than 800,000 policyholders.

Authorities Identify Woman Found Dead In Windsor Condo Fire

• The tragic discovery was made in the bedroom of the woman's two-story condominium.

Driver Who Died After Sonoma County Chase ID'd As Petaluma Man

• The 52-year-old man died Wednesday morning following a chase through west Sonoma County.

Woman Found Dead In Burned Novato Home Identified

• The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Novato Residents Caught Breaking Into Cars, Mailboxes: Police

• Two Novato residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing property stolen from vehicles and mailboxes in Larkspur, police said.

Drug Detection K-9, Comfort Dog Join San Rafael Police Department

• Two new four-legged team members have joined the ranks of the San Rafael Police Department. Meet Jesko and Blue!