Scam Alert; Kincade Fire Costs: Solano Co., 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.

CHP Airplane Crew Finds Suspect Hiding Out In Vacaville Backyard

• During the manhunt, police called for precautionary lockdowns at some schools.

Man Arrested In Connection With 20-Mile Hwy 37 Chase From Sonoma

• Two people were injured when they swerved to avoid the Novato man as the pursuit reached U.S. 101, a Sonoma County sheriff's sergeant said.

Man Gets 16 Years In Prison For Port-A-Potty Sexual Penetration

• A Napa County judge sentenced 42-year-old Peterson Fontes to 16 years and 8 months in California state prison – the maximum allowed by law.

Car Fire Investigated As Arson: Police

• A man riding a mountain bike was seen throwing something at a car, causing the vehicle to catch fire, according to police.

Police Announce 5-Day Traffic Enforcement At Windsor Intersection

• Officers are specifically on the lookout for: seat-belt violations, stop-sign violations, cell-phone violations and speed violations.

Stage Gulch Road Closed In Sonoma County: Big Rig Stuck In Mud

• The roadway was closed in both directions because of the incident.

Scammers Targeting North Bay PG&E Customers, Utility Co. Says

• PG&E says there have been twice the number of scam attempts this year compared to the same time last year.

3 People Suffer Burns In Santa Rosa House Fire

• All three residents were taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, while a small dog found in the home was said to be doing fine.

Coroner Identifies Driver Who Died In Vacaville I-80 Crash

• The fatal solo-vehicle crash happened east of the Cherry Glen Road off-ramp.

Kincade Fire, Evacs, PG&E Shutoffs Cost Sonoma County $725M

• The economic losses are detailed in a report to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.

Sebastopol Tennis Coach Arraigned For Alleged Sex Acts With Minor

• The Sonoma County DA's Office filed a protective order against Casey Connaway preventing him from contacting the girl, now an adult.

Suspect In Car Fire Arrested On Arson Charges: Santa Rosa Police

• A 37-year-old man is scheduled to be arraigned in connection with two arson fires and an attempted arson, police said.

Ex-Boy Scouts Volunteer From Marin Sentenced For Child Porn

• John Blecka, 65, of San Rafael, an accountant and former Boy Scouts volunteer leader, was sentenced to prison for possession of child porn.

Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling From Education Foundation

• Sebastopol resident Melissa Ann Riley, 46, is scheduled to appear in Sonoma County Superior Court Friday afternoon.

Burglar Shot By San Rafael Resident Remains At Large, Police Say

• The homeowner didn't know if the intruder was struck by gunfire, and police did not find a suspect in the area.

Driver Crashes Into Napa Police Truck, Arrested On DUI Charge: PD

• A 34-year-old Napa woman is accused of DUI and driving on a suspended license.

Silverado Trail Reopens Following Head-On Collision

• Two people were injured in the crash south of Lake Hennessey.

Parole Denied For Sonoma Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 8

• Pascual Jorge Pilotzi was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in 2007.

Heroin, Cash Seized; 19-Year-Old Arrested: Santa Rosa Police

• The arrest of a 19-year-old man was the result of an investigation of a heroin ring in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, police said.