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.

Christian Nelson was apprehended after a high-speed chase in Sonoma County, involving reckless driving and a K-9 unit, now facing multiple charges including assault.

Vallejo Police arrested a convicted felon for multiple felonies, including firearm possession and intent to distribute marijuana, after a traffic stop for car tint and license plate issues.

Local authorities in Suisun City are investigating a knife assault that took place on May 6, causing injuries to a victim. Details are limited due to the ongoing investigation.

A Sebastopol man was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material after a multi-agency operation, with search warrants executed in two locations.

A former employee was arrested after a stabbing at a Santa Rosa restaurant left a man critically injured; suspected use of a cleaver and charges include attempted murder.

A livestock office at the Petaluma Fairgrounds was vandalized on May 6th, following a similar incident on April 17th. Police seek public help to find the culprit.