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$1M Crime Ring: House Fires: Larkspur, North Bay Police Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay. (Patch)

NORTH BAY, CA — The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week in Marin County and across the North Bay.

Fire Burns Roof Of 3-Story Corte Madera Home

A man who lived in the residence was alerted to the fire by smoke detectors on the ground floor of the home, officials said.

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Million Dollar Crime Ring Busted Up: Novato Police Assist

Novato Police and dozens of other agencies participated in the take-down.

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Hearing Begins For North Bay Doctor Accused In Opioid Deaths

Bail for Dr. Thomas Keller, who is being held in Sonoma County Jail, is set at $12 million.

Wanted Man Checks Into Napa Hospital After High-Speed Chase: VPD

Police said prior to the pursuit, a Vacaville officer fired at least one shot in an encounter with the man wanted on a $45,000 warrant.

House Fire Displaces Healdsburg Woman, Her Dog

The woman was walking her dog when the fire started and she returned home when she smelled smoke, Healdsburg's fire chief said.

Fire At Suisun City 'Hoarder' House Ruled Arson, Officials Say

"Extinguishment was difficult due to the fire load and crews worked for approximately three hours."

Maintenance Worker Dies On Building Rooftop: Fairfield FD

"Crews on scene did everything possible to be respectful of the family's wishes and coordinate efforts with the receiving funeral home."

Glass Fire In Lake County Nearly Contained: Cal Fire

The vegetation fire is burning along state Highway 29 in the Lower Lake area.

Teen Accused Of Stealing From Victims He Met On App: Napa Police

Police said at least two victims met the teen through the LetGo app. When officers approached him, he is accused of leading them on a chase.

Officers Stop Man From Lighting Self On Fire: Petaluma Police

Officers responded to find the man with gasoline and a lighter in an apparent attempt to take his own life by fire, police said.

Former Rancho Cotate HS Student Convicted In Bomb Threat: Police

The FBI identified a former student as the person who solicited and paid for threats made by an Israeli man on the Dark Web, police said

Napa PD Announces Labor Day DUI Arrests, Upcoming DUI Checkpoint

The holiday weekend may be over but the Napa Police Department is still cracking down on DUI drivers.

Sebastopol Woman Identified In Fatal Crash Into Wall

Authorities say the woman was driving at an unsafe speed in the crash on Bodega Highway at Watertrough Road.

Duo Steals Wallet From 95-Year-Old Woman Shopping In Petaluma: PD

The two suspects then used the elderly woman's credit cards to purchase $1,600 worth of gift cards, police said.

Largest-Ever Sonoma County Cannabis Grows Shut Down By Inspectors

One grow contained 26,650 plants and the other had 36,685 plants. Some of the plants were interspersed with corn, county officials said.

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