Fairfield police arrested James Cargill after a foot chase and with the help of K9 Drako, for shoplifting and finding drugs, a loaded gun, and cash in his backpack.

A vehicle stop in Rohnert Park led to a drug bust with 2.5 pounds of meth and arrests, including 66-year-old suspect Thomas Hayes. Two others were cited for misdemeanors. Despite felony charges, Hayes was released on $0 bail.

A 7-Eleven in Petaluma was robbed at gunpoint early in the morning; the masked suspect remains at large despite a police search. Witnesses are urged to contact the police.

A 16-year-old in Petaluma was robbed and had his car stolen by armed suspects, resulting in minor injuries. Police are investigating and seeking information.

A man evaded arrest and led a high-speed chase in Sonoma County, resulting in his capture and facing multiple charges, including assault and kidnapping.

Sebastopol Police Chief McDonagh arrested a man with two active warrants during a routine patrol after noticing a vehicle without a rear license plate.

Victor Serriteno pleaded no contest to the 2020 murder of Priscilla Castro and two others, plus arson that caused the Markley Fire, resulting in a 73-year-to-life sentence.

The CDFW cited seven people for illegal red abalone harvesting in Northern California, highlighting the environmental stress on marine ecosystems and the strict closure of the abalone fishery until 2026.

An individual in Solano County was apprehended with meth and exotic animals, including a spider monkey and rattlesnakes; the monkey was taken to the Oakland Zoo for care.

Benicia police arrested a woman for using counterfeit money to purchase a spending card. The suspect, already on probation for theft, was detained and additional counterfeit bills were found in her vehicle.

An 81-year-old former IRS agent, Elana Cohen-Roth, received a 12-year prison sentence for defrauding an elderly person of their life savings in a Ponzi scheme.

Petaluma police arrested parolee Jimy Soriano-Vazquez after a chase, initially responding to an assault and handgun brandishing report. Despite a search, no weapon was found.

A 16-year-old boy from Santa Rosa was arrested for attempted robbery and drug possession in Petaluma after a chase; he was already on juvenile probation.