Brush Fire; Frying Pan Assault: Larkspur, North Bay Police Log

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.

Man Arrested For Assault With Frying Pan In Marin: Police

Sausalito police arrested a man on suspicion of assaulting a man with a frying pan on a boat in Richardson Bay.

Man Arrested For Causing 16-Acre Spirit Fire In Marin: Sheriff

Authorities arrested a Petaluma man for allegedly causing the 16-acre Spirit Fire in the Woodacre area of unincorporated Marin County.

Spirit Fire: 16 Acres Burned, Evacuation Warning Lifted In Marin

The blaze, called the Spirit Fire, sparked on a ridge above the Spirit Rock Meditation Center at 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Woodacre.

Marin Co. Man Indicted On Sharing Google Trade Secrets: DOJ
The Waymo guru, who helped develop the technology behind the self-driving car, resigned without notice to start his own business.

Delivery Driver Steals $10K In Items From Novato Home: Police

A delivery driver was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Novato and stealing thousands of dollars worth of belongings.

Men Arrested For Catalytic Converter Theft In San Rafael

Jose Melgoza-Rojo and Douglas Mejia were booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of possession of stolen property and other charges.

Social Host Citation Issued In Corte Madera

Police issued a citation for violation of Corte Madera's social host ordinance, officials said.

Vegetation Fire Burning In Napa

Napa Fire Department crews were expected to remain on scene of the grass fire near Napa Yacht Club for an extended period.

Authorities ID Driver Who Died In Stony Point Road Crash

A Petaluma man has been identified as the driver who died in a head-on collision south of Cotati.

Bank Robbed In Vacaville, Police Say

The bank robbery was reported at a credit union, according to Vacaville police.

Woman Arrested After Screaming From Rooftop: Santa Rosa Police

Fourth Street was shut down as a distressed 34-year-old woman refused to speak with officers, Santa Rosa police said.

Authorities Search For Missing Man Last Seen In Forestville

John Thompson, 71, is considered at risk because he suffers from a medical condition that may make him disoriented, according to the CHP.

Lake County Man Sentenced in Manslaughter Outside Graton Casino

The grieving family of Dondiego Hermilo "Milo" Andrade, 55, told the judge he was killed "over a car door ding" in a parking lot.

Tear Gas Used In Standoff With Secret Service, SWAT: Fairfield PD

U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Marshal's Service called Fairfield police for backup when a fugitive was thought barricaded inside a home

Reports Of Travis AFB Active Shooter A False Alarm

Gunshots were reported near a warehouse on base, but officials said it was a false alarm.

Structure Fire In Petaluma Closes 5th Street

Petaluma police asked the public to avoid 5th Street near the fire.

Benicia Residents Escape Early-Morning Fire

Officials said the second floor of a two-story Benicia residence was damaged in the early-morning blaze.

Fatality Reported In Stony Point Road Crash

California Highway Patrol issued a sig-alert and advised drivers to avoid using Stony Point Road from Cotati to Petaluma.

Petaluma City Vehicle Involved In Collision

Two drivers were taken to hospitals following the crash on Sonoma Mountain Parkway, according to police.

2 Mobile Homes Destroyed By Fire In Vallejo

The two-alarm fire was in the 1800 block of Broadway Street.

Missing Hiker Found Dead Identified As Calistoga Man

The local man was reported missing while hiking at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.

Snapchat Marijuana Deal Ends In Agua Caliente Fight, Arrests

When the buyer refused to pay for the marijuana, all four people present allegedly began fighting, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

Solano Co. Man Identified As Motorcyclist Killed In Hwy 4 Crash

Investigators say he was thrown from his motorcycle when he rear-ended a vehicle on state Highway 4 between Pittsburg and Antioch.

2 Stabbed In Fight Outside Santa Rosa Bar

The Santa Rosa Police Department's gang crimes team is investigating the incident that left two men hospitalized.

CHP Air Crew Assists Fairfield Police In Sideshow Enforcement

"We hope to deter this type of behavior by conducting maximum enforcement related to this illegal and unsafe behavior."

Sonoma County Holds First Community Evacuation Drill

The county is identifying high-priority areas for holding such drills. For the upcoming Sonoma Ready Day, residents countywide are invited.

Neighborhood Lost In Tubbs Fire Seeks Builder For New Sewer

Before the October 2017 wildfire, 166 homes in the Larkfield Estates neighborhood were on individual septic systems.