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School Threats; Shooting Arrests: 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.

Investigators at the Orinda home where a Halloween Party shooting claimed 5 lives.
Investigators at the Orinda home where a Halloween Party shooting claimed 5 lives. (Scott Morris/Bay City News)

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.

Death Row Inmate Dies At San Quentin State Prison

A condemned inmate at San Quentin State Prison was found unresponsive and pronounced dead early Thursday morning, officials said.

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The 5 suspects were rounded up Thursday in the North Bay, Peninsula and East Bay. Authorities also revealed that some victims were armed.

Investigation Continues Into Threats Made Against San Rafael High

The student will remain in custody until the case is processed, Superintendent Jim Hogeboom said.

Planned Burns Taking Place In Marin County's Olema Valley

Firefighters will be conducting planned burns this week along Highway 1 in Marin County's Olema Valley.

Boy Arrested For Making Threats Against San Rafael High: Police

The threats were made for Wednesday and Nov. 25 on Instagram and YouTube, San Rafael police Sgt. Justin Graham said.

Woman Arrested For Burglarizing San Rafael Business: Police

San Rafael police arrested a woman on suspicion of breaking into a business on E Street and leaving with cash, officials said.

Live Grenade Found Behind Fairfield Business: Police

The business was evacuated and police instructed community members to avoid the area.

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Healdsburg After Chase: SRPD

The chase reached speeds up to 80 mph as it continued into Healdsburg, where a Santa Rosa shooting suspect was arrested, police said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Collision With SMART Train In Santa Rosa

Guerneville Road was closed in both directions near the railroad tracks as the fiery collision was investigated.

Coroner Identifies Passenger Killed In I-680 Crash In Fairfield

Three cars were involved in the fatal collision at the Gold Hill Road freeway off-ramp.

Woman Caught With Check Stolen From Kincade Fire Evac Zone: Cops

She was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property; a man with her was accused of public intoxication and having a gun silencer.

Felon Accused Of Passing Counterfeit Money At Petaluma Outlets

Police say the case will be forwarded to the U.S. Secret Service, which oversees counterfeit currency matters.

Driver Fatally Struck While Crossing Highway 37 In Vallejo: CHP

California Highway Patrol says the driver walked across the freeway after colliding with a freeway sound wall.

Scammers Calling Napa Co. Residents, Threatening Arrest: Sheriff

"The scammers threaten to arrest you if you refuse to pay them money," according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office.

Fatality Reported In I-680 Crash In Fairfield

Four cars were involved in the fatal collision on the Gold Hill Road freeway off-ramp.

Coast Guard Rescues 3 Off Bodega Bay; 4th Person Missing

"The decision to suspend a search is extremely difficult and our thoughts are with the missing man and his family at this time."

1 Dead In Shooting Involving Off-Duty Richmond Officer In Vallejo

"The other party involved in the shooting remained on site and was determined to be an off-duty Richmond Police Officer."

3 Fugitives Wanted In Napa County: Napa Valley Crime Stoppers

Do you recognize one or more of these suspected fugitives? You could earn up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Supreme Court To Hear Bay Area DACA Cases

Plaintiffs contend the Trump Administration's decision to end the Obama Administration's DACA program was "arbitrary and capricious."

Mobile-Home Fire Briefly Threatens Dixon Fast-Food Restaurant

Flames spread to nearby vegetation and threatened a fast-food restaurant.

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