Marin
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
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested, Large Quantity of Illicit Drugs Seized
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — Marin County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested David G. Lester, 56, on suspicion of trafficking drugs. The Oakland man was arrested earlier this month at
Burglary Suspect Arrested after Crashing a Stolen Getaway Vehicle
By Jim Emerson NOVATO — One suspect implicated in a store burglary in Novato was arrested after crashing a stolen getaway vehicle. Jeremy V. Fong, a 26-year-old Oakland resident, remains
Armed Man Hiding Inside a Dumpster Arrested Outside Coffeeshop
By Jim Emerson NOVATO — An armed man found hiding inside a dumpster was arrested outside a coffeeshop. Novato police took 22-year-old Tariq J. Wade into custody, with help from
Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Stalking 3 Women
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A parolee released from Marin County Jail was arrested again the following day. Willie J. Clinton-Jones, 44, a registered sex offender, allegedly stalked three
Suspect Apprehended in Idaho for 1973 Marin County Murder
SAN RAFAEL — An Idaho resident in custody awaits extradition to Marin County for a murder that happened more than 50 years ago. A young mother was raped and murdered
