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Fatal Crashes; Moviegoers Sprayed: 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 man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a movie theater audience with a fire extinguisher in Novato.
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a movie theater audience with a fire extinguisher in Novato. (Novato Police Department)

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 Auto Burglaries At Point Reyes National Seashore

There have been nearly two dozen auto break-ins in Point Reyes National Seashore in 2019, officials said.

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Man Sprays Moviegoers With Fire Extinguisher: Novato Police

Joshua Quinn Meade, 18, of Fairfield, was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges including battery and vandalism, police said.

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A San Rafael man was killed when his car was struck from behind by a car whose driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, police said.

6 Injured When Car Crashes Into Dollar Tree Store In Vallejo

The injured were cut by glass from the shattered front window or were hit by the car, a fire department official said.

Motorcyclist Accused In 110-MPH Chase Through Sonoma County

The 20-minute, 28-mile chase ended when the motorcyclist pulled into the driveway of his home, according to the sheriff's office.

Signs Of Struggle Found In Man's Death At Santa Rosa Home: Police

The death is being investigated as suspicious by the Santa Rosa Police Department.

2 Napa Shooting Suspects Involved In Apparent Love Triangle: PD

A 54-year-old man and a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with a shooting were being held without bail, according to Napa police.

2 Die In Napa County Highway 29 Head-On Collision

The drivers, both men, died at the scene near Bale Lane, the California Highway Patrol said.

Loud Steam Release At Crockett Plant Prompts Emergency Calls

Benicia police said its 911 center was inundated with calls about what sounded like an explosion.

Masked, Robed Protesters Arrested At Sonoma County Camp: Sheriff

The suspects were protesting a Berkeley-based group staying at Westminster Woods and had blocked the entrance to the camp, authorities said.

Transient Suspected In 2nd Rape: Sebastopol Police

A drink the suspect is accused of giving the second victim was tested and indicated to have traces of GHB, the "date rape drug," police say.

No Charges Filed In Orinda Halloween Shooting

All five suspects arrested last week will be released from jail.

Vandalism Suspect Sought By Petaluma Police

The suspect entered an office building and vandalized a new marble table, police said.

Sonoma County Motorcyclist Found Dead Off Geysers Road: CHP

A jogger discovered the Harley-Davidson rider's body and called authorities.

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