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Body Below Cliff; Sideshow Shooting: Suisun City, North Bay Crime Log

Toddler in suspected fentanyl-riddled home dies, prostitution sting, DUI arrests and other police & fire news this week from North Bay.

Packaged and unpackaged suspected fentanyl was found in the bedroom a toddler shared with her parents in Santa Rosa, police said. The toddler was found unresponsive and died at a hospital.
Packaged and unpackaged suspected fentanyl was found in the bedroom a toddler shared with her parents in Santa Rosa, police said. The toddler was found unresponsive and died at a hospital. (Courtesy of Santa Rosa Police Department)

NORTH BAY, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the North Bay.

Toddler Dead, Parents Arrested When Fentanyl Found: Santa Rosa PD

  • Suspected fentanyl was found throughout the residence, including in the bed the child shared with her parents, police said.

'Experimental' Plane Involved In Fatal Marin Headlands Crash: Report

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  • The fixed-wing, single-engine Vans RV-10 plane involved in Friday's fatal crash was a 2017 kit-built aircraft, KCRA reports.

Napa Police Make Arrest In CVS Pharmacy Robbery

  • In the Dec. 29, 2021, robbery, the suspect filled half a pillowcase with several thousand dollars worth of prescription pills.

Novato Blaze Triggers Traffic Advisory

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  • Police issued the advisory at around 3:50 p.m.

Santa Rosa Teacher's Aide Accused Of Lewd, Lascivious Acts With Child

  • Sage Fifield, 45, of Santa Rosa, was booked into Sonoma County jail and remained in custody with his bail set at $100,000.

'Ghost' Gun, Assault Rifles Seized In Sonoma Co. Weapons Bust

  • Daniel Saylor of Sebastopol was arrested on suspicion of multiple weapons charges, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said.

Deputies Recover Trailer Stolen From Petaluma, Release 'Masked Bandit'

  • Detectives determined a baby raccoon riding shotgun was not involved in the theft.

Martinez Man Arrested In Fairfield Homicide

  • Fairfield police announced the arrest of a 51-year-old Martinez man in connection with a fatal shooting.

San Rafael Prostitution Sting Ensnares 3

  • Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of soliciting minors for sex, police said. An additional suspect was cited on misdemeanor charges.

2 Arrested For Stealing Catalytic Converter In Suisun City

  • The "freshly cut catalytic converter" and tools were seized from the pair's vehicle after a police stop, officials said.

Fairfax Crash Snarls Traffic On Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

  • An eastbound traffic lane was being blocked for emergency response as of 3:52 p.m., according to police.

2 Pups Reunited With Owner With Help From Benicia Police

  • The department took in the dogs after a resident found them wandering in the Chelsea Hills / Southampton area.

1 Found Dead At Bottom Of Cliff In Sea Ranch

  • A person's body was found Sunday evening about 50 feet down a cliff.

4 Arrested, 41 Cited At Marin DUI Checkpoint: Police

  • The checkpoint was held Friday night and into Saturday morning at the intersection of De Long Avenue and Redwood Boulevard, police said.

San Rafael Gas Line Break Triggers Traffic Advisory

  • Motorists were advised to avoid the area of Mission Avenue and B Street until further notice, police said.

1 Critically Injured In Shooting At Massive Santa Rosa Sideshow

  • Officers from Petaluma, Rohnert Park, CHP and the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office responded to help Santa Rosa PD disperse the crowd of 750.

Trial Date Set For 3 Former Santa Rosa Hockey Players Accused Of Rape

  • Former Santa Rosa Growlers players Dominic Jones, 34, Josiah Nikkel, 30, and Moses Matthews, 33, will be tried together.

Fatal Marin Hit-And-Run Suspect Convicted: Report

  • Frank Anthony Barone Jr., 34 of Moorpark, faces up to four years and eight months in prison, The Marin Independent Journal reports.

Napa Co. DUI Crash Suspect Arrested: Report

  • Sergio Lemus was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, causing great injury and being an unlicensed driver, the report said.

San Anselmo Water Main Break Triggers Traffic Advisory

  • A water main break triggered a traffic advisory in San Anselmo near Archie Williams High School, Central Marin Police said.

SRPD Announces Arrest In Taco Bell Drive-Thru Shooting

  • Brad James Adams was wanted in connection with a shooting May 4 in the drive-thru line of a Santa Rosa Taco Bell.

Fire Spreads From Shed To House In Rohnert Park

  • The fire caused an estimated $400,000 in damage but no injuries were reported, according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.

Mill Valley Armed Stalking Suspect Arrested: Cops

  • The suspect is believed to be associated with a recent burglary case at a nearby address, authorities said.

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