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SUV found in Napa County’s Lake Hennessey
No one was inside an SUV found Wednesday afternoon in Lake Hennessey, officials confirmed. Napa County Fire crews, California Highway Patrol and the Napa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the lake, southeast of St. Helena, on the report of a vehicle in the water, CHP-Napa spokesperson Marc Renspurger said. This device is unable to display framed content. Click here to view this embed. The ...
Woman killed on Santa Rosa trail ID’d
The Santa Rosa woman who was stabbed and killed Sunday night on a Santa Rosa trail was identified Wednesday. Lisa Shiffer-McCool, 61, was found unresponsive about 11 p.m. Sunday on the Prince Memorial Greenway, between Santa Rosa Avenue and A Street. She had at least one stab wound to her upper body and was pronounced dead at the spot near downtown. Police detained two “persons of interest” ...
Petaluma Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Suspect in Downtown Assault Case
A brutal encounter in Petaluma last week left an 18-year-old victim injured and a 17-year-old suspect in custody. According to the Petaluma Police Department, the incident occurred last Friday, around 7:51 PM. Dispatchers received a call from the victim reporting an assault on the 60 block of East Washington Street.
Judge denies Napa couple resentencing in toddler’s 2014 killing
A judge upheld sentencing for a Napa couple convicted in 2017 of killing a 3-year-old girl whose body had been stored in a refrigerator three years earlier. Sara Krueger, 34, and Ryan Warner, 36, appeared this week in Napa County Superior Court where Judge Francisca Tisher rejected their requests to be resentenced in the death of Krueger’s daughter, Kayleigh Slusher. Tisher’s ruling upholds ...
K9 Champ discovers 70 pounds of meth during Napa traffic stop
NAPA, California — A California Highway Patrol K9 unit discovered 70 pounds of methamphetamine during a recent traffic stop on State Route 29. The incident occurred when CHP K9 Champ and his handler stopped a vehicle for following too closely. Champ quickly detected the odor of a controlled substance, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine worth approximately $250,000, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The investigation is ongoing.
Police: 2 Clearlake men suspected in 2023 killing of man found in Santa Rosa drive-thru
One year after a Rohnert Park man was killed outside a Santa Rosa fast food restaurant, police said two Clearlake men were arrested on suspicion of committing the fatal shooting. Daniel Perez-Mendoza, 22, and Christopher Perez-Mendoza, 19, were arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop on Mark West Springs Road, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. They’re suspected of murder, ...
Rohnert Park Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Multiple Drug-Related Charges
Last night, Rohnert Park Police and Fire reported a routine traffic stop that decidedly became anything but ordinary. A Public Safety Officer pulled over a vehicle for a moving violation, quickly escalating when the driver showed signs of being under the influence. According to the City of Rohnert Park Police & Fire, Trevor Sundstrom, the driver, was observed with drug paraphernalia in clear view after a second officer arrived on the scene.
Investigation underway after pill press, illegal drugs seized from North Bay home, police say
In the North Bay, narcotics investigators are looking into an unusual discovery that they say may be tied to large quantities of illegal drugs.They seized a pill press, a sophisticated tool that could be used to make 200 pills in a minute.Neighbors showed us pictures of law enforcement officers, armed with guns, seconds before they executed a search warrant."Yesterday, I got a phone call from my husband saying the FBI agents were here," said Rene Pfeiffer, who lives in the area.MORE: Nearly 7 million fentanyl pills seized in CA so far this year, Gov. Newsom saysInside a Santa Rosa home...
Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire
Sharmell Mitchell, the oldest sister of Willie McCoy, died last week as the result of a collision that occurred as she fled a shooting in central Vallejo. Officers responded to the intersection of Tennessee Street and Vervais Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. last Tuesday following reported gunshots, police said. When officers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes-Benz ML350, an Isuzu Trooper, and a Kia Soul.
Santa Rosa Police Arrest Juvenile with Loaded Gun and Brass Knuckles, Charged with Multiple Felonies
Yesterday at the Transit Mall in Downtown Santa Rosa, a routine SRPD disturbance call evolved into a grave discovery as officers responded to a conflict involving several youths who earlier had been ejected from a Sonoma County Transit bus for unruly behavior. Their aggression escalated to the challenge of physical confrontation, adorned with what appeared to be gang-related hand signals, reported by the City of Santa Rosa.
Santa Rosa motorcyclist injured in Fountaingrove crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning after crashing on Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa, police said. The crash, which involved no other vehicles, was reported about 6:20 a.m. at Parker Hill Road, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. An early investigation determined the motorcyclist was heading west on Fountaingrove and “may have been driving ...
Trial of Foster Abuse Case in Rohnert Park Coming to a Close
Closing arguments are underway in the trial of a man accused of raping and torturing three foster children at his home in Rohnert Park. Jose Centeno, who was arrested nearly four years ago, has been on trial since last month. On Tuesday, Sonoma County Deputy District Attorney Ashley Hendon showed the jury photos of two of the children in torn clothes, with bruises on their bodies. The third child disappeared in 2012, when she was ten-years-old. Centeno is facing a long list of charges, including three counts each of torture and kidnapping for ransom. He is also facing eight charges in connection with the alleged rape and sexual abuse of the children.
Napa Valley Distillery Vows to Rebuild Following Fire Sparked by Highway 29 Car Crash
The Napa Valley Distillery, a staple in the local craft spirits scene since 2009, suffered significant damage from a fire on Monday following a single-vehicle accident. As reported by Eater SF, the fire originated from a nearby car crash on Highway 29, where a brush fire ignited and quickly spread to the distillery's property.
Police: Press capable of making hundreds of pills per minute found in Santa Rosa home
A pill press suspected to have made ecstasy pills, as many as hundreds per minute, was found in a Santa Rosa home Tuesday, the first time such a “sophisticated” device has been found locally, authorities said. About 9:40 a.m., the Santa Rosa Police Department Narcotics Team searched the residence in the 100 block of Leisure Park Circle, just north of Highway 12 in western Santa Rosa, Sgt. ...
Novato man arrested for possession of burglary tools, stolen bike, and a knife
On Friday (7/19), around 1:10PM, Novato Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious man with two bikes, looking in vehicle windows, who was near Olive School. Officers located the man matching the description near the baseball field, who refused to identify himself to officers upon contact. School was not in session at the time, however there were multiple staff members present on campus.
Rohnert Park youth baseball league targeted by vandals
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - A youth baseball league in the North Bay is struggling to recover after its concession stand was destroyed by vandals. Around 11 p.m. Monday, vandals broke in and set the concession stand on fire at Benicia Park. The stand is operated by the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball League.
Vallejo Police Investigate 14th Homicide of 2024 Following Late-Night Shooting
On Wednesday, at around 11:34 P.M., the Vallejo Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a shooting report near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street. Officers arrived to find an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
Street renamed after Sean Monterrosa, man killed by Vallejo cops
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco unveiled Sean Monterrosa Boulevard on Monday in honor of the 22-year-old who was killed by Vallejo police. Monterrosa, who was from San Francisco, was shot by Vallejo police in 2020 during a night of protests after the death of George Floyd. Earlier this year, the...
North Bay youth baseball snack bar fire investigated as arson
(KRON) — A youth baseball league's snack bar located at a field in Rohnert Park was ransacked and set on fire Monday night, according to authorities. Damages from the blaze and fire suppression efforts resulted in an estimated loss of $75,000, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said. Rohnert Park fire personnel responded to […]
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