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Marin

Homeless Woman Arrested in Connection with a Fire behind Novato Skatepark

– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — A homeless woman with prior arrests on her record has been arrested again—this time she allegedly started a fire. Jamee R. Newkirk, 60,

Contra Costa

Driver Faces DUI Charges for a Police Car Smash Up

  By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE — Driving Under the Influence and crashing into a police car have legal consequences. Kevin Bell, 67, of Walnut Creek, allegedly committed such offenses in

Amador

Father Suspected of Arson and Brandishing Firearm; Son Arrested on Felony Warrant in Camanche Parkway Incident

IONE, CA  —  “On July 8, at about 5 AM, the fire department responded to a report of a car fire, in a driveway, on the 3500 block of Camanche

Sacramento

Man Arrested After Assaulting & Trying to Rape a Family Member

SACRAMENTO, CA  —  “Yesterday evening, just before 7 PM, the Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 911 call from an adult female on Pasadena Avenue in Sacramento stating that an adult

Tuolumne

Tuolumne County Man Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Arson

SONORA, CA  —  “On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at about 6:09 in the evening, TCSO dispatch began receiving calls reporting a fire in the area of Mono Way and Sanguinetti

Trinity

Trinity County Authorities Investigate THC Lab Explosion and Fire in Junction City

JUNCTION CITY, CA — “On May 28, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Trinity County Emergency Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls regarding explosions and a structure fire in the

Placer

Grass Fire in Lincoln Leads to Arrest for Arson & Illegal Fireworks

LINCOLN, CA — “May 24, 2025 – The Lincoln Police Department, along with Lincoln fire, responded to reports of a grass fire near E 8th Street and South Herold Ave,

Mendocino

Mendocino County Man Arrested for Allegedly Detonating Explosive Device, Igniting Fire

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA  —  A Mendocino County man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly detonating an explosive device in an abandoned shopping cart, igniting a grass fire. According to

Monterey

Transient Man Arrested for Reckless Burning in Marina Fire Incident

MARINA, CA  —  ”On 04/25/05 at about 0035 hours, Marina Officers were dispatched to the area of Beach Rd and Melanie Rd in reference to several large Eucalyptus trees and

Los Angeles

Man Arrested for Allegedly Starting Brush Fire in Chatsworth

CHATSWORTH, CA  — An individual has been arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire in Chatsworth. According to a press release by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a brush