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Woman killed by wrong-way driver in Santa Rosa
(KRON) — A 44-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, the victim’s cousin said on GoFundMe. The crash happened at about 10:08 p.m. on River Road at Martinelli Road. California Highway Patrol said one of the two involved vehicles crossed double-yellow lines into the path of oncoming traffic. The […]
Male Passenger Injured in Fatal Crash on Old Adobe Road [Petaluma, CA]
Sonoma Man Killed in Horrific Traffic Accident on Old Adobe Road Petaluma, CA (June 29, 2024) Early Thursday morning, 2 men from Sonoma were involved in a fatal crash on Old Adobe Road, 1 was injured and another was killed. According to the CHP, the traffic accident happened at about 12:38 a.m. on Old Adobe […]
Petaluma Police Thwart Retail Theft at Local Target, Suspect with Felony Record in Custody
Last Wednesday, a Target store at the East Washington Place shopping center in Petaluma became the center of police activity. The Petaluma Police Department responded to a report of a retail theft in progress. According to their Facebook page, the suspect, 57-year-old William Vierra from Petaluma, had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived at approximately 4:39 PM.
Life Sentence Given to Sonoma County Man Who Decapitated His Own Grandmother
A 25-year-old man will was sentenced to life in prison for decapitating his grandmother in her home in Santa Rosa. Luis Aroyo-Lopez sat silently Thursday in a Sonoma County courtroom as his family shared statements with a judge how much they suffered as a result of his brutal actions. He pleaded guilty to murder on June 4th after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. Exactly why Luis Aroyo-Lopez killed his grandmother, Elvia Aroyo-Lopez, has never been discussed in open court. He will have to serve 25 years before he eligible for parole.
Santa Rosa Woman Surrenders to Police in Attempted Murder Investigation, Bail Set at $1 Million
Following a rapid turn of events in the case of the attempted homicide investigation, Nacomee Paula Perez handed herself in to the authorities yesterday evening, as per the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. The 44-year-old Santa Rosa resident, Perez, was on the radar of the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) for allegedly stabbing a female acquaintance multiple times during a heated argument. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday and left the victim, a 34-year-old Graton resident, with multiple wounds to her upper torso. After friends quickly took her to a local hospital, she is now reported to be stable.
Santa Rosa Man Arrested with Ghost Gun and Drugs During Traffic Stop by Police Special Enforcement Team
During a routine patrol on Friday night, Santa Rosa Police Special Enforcement Team officers made a significant discovery after stopping a cyclist for a traffic violation on Cleveland Avenue. According to the Santa Rosa Police Department's Facebook page, during the inspection, officers found Duston Voorhes, a 40-year-old local resident, in possession of various illegal weapons and narcotics.
Ex-soldier convicted of making online threats against Fort Irwin Army Base personnel
An ex-soldier pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge for posting a YouTube video in which he threatened to kill four of his former colleagues at Fort Irwin Army Base and their families, prosecutors said. Christian Ernest Beyer, 42, of Petaluma admitted to one count of sending threats by interstate communication in federal court in Riverside, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. ...
Santa Rosa Bike Rider Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash by SUV
A Santa Rosa man riding his bike to work Saturday morning was hit by an SUV, then dragged along the pavement before the driver left the scene. The victim of the reported hit-and-run suffered three fractures in his left leg. The 35-year-old was transported to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where he underwent surgery to stabilize the leg. The SUV continued around the bicyclist, and was last seen possibly driving eastbound on River Road. The California Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver and anyone with information is urged to contact CHP.
Santa Rosa Couple Pleads No Contest to Charges in Daughter’s Death
A Santa Rosa couple pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of their 15-month-old daughter who was exposed to fentanyl in their apartment just days before their jury trial was set to begin. Evan Frostick and Madison Bernard are scheduled to be sentenced July 23 in Sonoma County Superior Court in the May 2022 death of their daughter, Charlotte. Both face 11 years in prison. Trial briefs filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney and Public Defender’s offices show at least 40 investigators and experts could have been called to testify at trial.
Driver Reportedly Arrested for Alleged DUI After Major Collision in Sebastopol
All photos courtesy of the Sebastopol Police Department. A major collision resulted in the arrest of an individual for driving under the influence in Sebastopol. Police reportedly responded to the area of Bodega and Florence Avenues on the evening of June 20 to investigate a report of a vehicle collision.
Charges Stand Against Hotel Healdsburg Employee for Killing Santa Rosa’s Man
A judge has upheld charges against a Hotel Healdsburg employee accused of killing a Santa Rosa man who confronted and attacked staffers last year. In a brief ruling issued Wednesday in a Santa Rosa courtroom, a judge said there is sufficient evidence supporting charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon that prosecutors have filed against Romario Cisneros. Last month, Cisneros’ defense attorney, Charles Dresow, filed a motion requesting that the charges against his client be dismissed, contending Cisneros killed Abel Garza in self-defense.
Minivan slams into a Long Island nail salon, killing 4 and injuring 9, official says
A fire official says a minivan has slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four and injuring nine. The vehicle came to a stop inside the Hawaii Nail & Spa store in Deer Park about 4:40 p.m. Friday. Lt. Kevin Heissenbuttel says all of those killed and injured were inside the salon at the time. He said it was not immediately clear whether the crash was accidental or intentional. The driver was semiconscious and transported to a hospital. Investigators were on the scene into the evening. Photos from the scene showed a gaping hole in the storefront located in a strip mall.
Suspect Arrested for Embezzling Over $150,000 in Checks from Novato Unified School District
A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the theft and fraudulent deposit of over $150,000 in checks stolen from the Novato Unified School District (NUSD), as per an announcement by the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Initially slated for various NUSD vendors, the checks went missing from the mail and were illicitly cashed by unidentified perpetrators, the situation being first reported to authorities on April 11.
Glen Ellen Woman to be Sentenced in July for Fatal Crash in Santa Rosa
A Glen Ellen woman is expected to be sentenced next month after reaching a plea deal in a fatal head-on collision that killed a Santa Rosa woman in May. Serina Rogers pleaded no contest on June 18th to multiple counts in Sonoma County Superior Court in Santa Rosa, where she is charged in the fatal crash that occurred along Guerneville Road. The 35-year-old Rogers is scheduled to be sentenced July 22 by Sonoma County Judge Troye Shaffer. According to the terms of her plea deal, she could be sentenced to as much as 11 years in prison.
BOSS SQUEEDUNK (CHARLIE HOLMES IV)
He was Santa Rosa’s top lawman by day, top scallywag by night: Around the turn of the last century, Charlie Holmes was both Town Marshal and leader of the Squeedunks. It’s as if Bruce Wayne split his time between Batman and performing Monty Python skits. This is the...
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