Marin
Detectives Arrest 2 Men Suspected of Cocaine Trafficking
By Jim Emerson NOVATO — Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two men suspected cocaine trafficking. The two suspects were taken into custody in Novato on January 15. John O’Conner,
Man Arrested for Impersonating an Officer
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — Law enforcement personnel arrested a man driving a fake California Highway Patrol vehicle and impersonating an officer. Matthew B. Connolly, 25, of Richmond, faces
Suspects Face Charges for Voluntary Manslaughter in Drug Overdose Death
Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson CORTE MADERA — Two suspects face manslaughter and narcotics-related charges in connection with a drug overdose death. Raul A. Beltran, 25, and Olivia N.
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







