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Drifter Arrested for Repeatedly Stealing Merchandise from Target
By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — An unemployed drifter, Jared R. Benson, 27, has been arrested for repeatedly stealing from the Target store at the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. The
Convicted Man Arrested for More Crimes while Awaiting Sentencing
Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A man with a criminal history is in custody for assault, burglary and attempted kidnapping. David J. Margoliash, 48 of San
Phony Real Estate Agent Arrested for Burglaries at Open Houses
Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — Detectives arrested a man who allegedly pretends he is a real estate agent and commits burglaries at open houses all over
Waitress Held in Custody in Lieu of $2.5 million Bond for Online Fraud
Photo(s) courtesy of MCSO By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A waitress is being held in custody at Marin County Jail in lieu of $2.5 million bond. Qingyun Chen, 30,
Couple Arrested, Loaded Handgun and Suspected Cocaine Recovered
Photo(s) courtesy of MCSO By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a couple for possession of a prohibited firearm and illicit drugs. A search of
Identity Theft Suspects Arrested
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A couple has been arrested following an extensive investigation of identity theft crimes. Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Travis J. Penaluna, 29, and
Man Arrested after a Home Depot Employee Is Threatened with a Machete
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A man with a history of arrests for petty theft has been arrested again—this time for allegedly threatening a store security employee with a
Suspect Arrested Following an Early Morning Crime Spree
By Jim Emerson MILL VALLEY, CA — One suspect was arrested following an early morning crime spree in the vicinity of Eldridge Avenue and Lee Street. A second suspect is
Stabbing at Albert Park in San Rafael: Suspect in Custody
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A phlebotomist with a lengthy rap sheet allegedly stabbed another person during a fight at Albert Park. Lucas Novick, 28, of San Rafael, remains
Interior Designer Lands in Jail
By Jim Emerson MILL VALLEY, CA — An interior designer faces charges for allegedly stealing $80,000 worth of jewelry and gift cards from a client. Cesalee V. Venema, 43, of
