Homicide-Crash Connection; CVS Hold-Up: Marin-North Bay Crime Log

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The following is a collection of police, fire and courtroom stories from this week across Marin County and North Bay.

Fatal US 101 Crash Investigated In Connection With Woman's Death

• As police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 101, they also found a woman dead inside a Petaluma residence.

Man Brandished Weapon While Washing Away San Rafael Mural: Police

• Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who brandished a weapon while washing away a Breonna Taylor memorial mural.

Drugs Stolen In Takeover Robbery Of Mill Valley CVS Pharmacy

• Three men stole a "large amount" of controlled narcotics in a takeover robbery of the CVS Pharmacy in Mill Valley.

Bolinas-Fairfax Road Closes Due To Fire Danger

• The closing is expected to last through Saturday morning, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said.

San Rafael Police Go Pink With Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

• Proceeds from the Breast Cancer Awareness Month patch sales in October go to Zero Breast Cancer Marin.

Ex-CEO Of Novato Firm Charged In Alleged $350M Ponzi Scheme

• Lewis Wallach, former CEO of Novato-based Professional Financial Investors, was charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Crews Respond To Brush Fire Near Point Reyes Lighthouse

• Firefighters assigned to the Woodward Fire were dispatched to suppress the moving brush fire.

National Night Out 2020 Coming Up Next Week In Novato

• Police are planning a different format this year. Give a call if you want officers to swing by your neighborhood.

Glass Fire: Some Evacuation Orders Downgraded In Sonoma County

• A bit of goods news came Friday afternoon when some evacuation orders were downgraded for parts of Sonoma County.

Glass Fire Consumes 60K Acres, 6% Contained: Napa County Latest

• "Hot spots remain but primary fire activity is advancing north towards the Lake County line."

Hot Car Rescues: New CA Law Protects Good Samaritans

• "Here in California, for 2018 and 2019, there were six children who died after being left in a hot car – that's six children too many."

Felon Accused Of Firing Off Rounds At Motel 6 In Petaluma: Police

• A convicted felon is accused of firing at least nine rounds from a 9mm handgun.

2 Homes Damaged In Rohnert Park Structure Fire

• Two firefighters and a community service officer required medical attention after helping fight the fire, public safety officials said.

Suspected DUI Driver Hits Hydrant, Tree In Petaluma: Police

• A Petaluma man is suspected of driving under the influence in the solo-vehicle crash, according to police.