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Crime & Safety

Parent of Expelled Preschooler Needs a Timeout

The following information from Jan. 17-18 was supplied by the Novato Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

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12:47 p.m., Jan. 17 – A vandalism was reported at the Bridge Point Academy at 1787 Grant Ave. A parent of an expelled student slammed the gate in anger, causing an estimated $200 in damage, and the school wants to press charges.

Jan. 17

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7:22 a.m. – A man residing on Mirabella Avenue reported that his vehicle and another belonging to his girlfriend were egged, and had their windows smashed sometime overnight. The man suspects a female visitor at the residence the prior night (in violation of a temporary restraining order) is responsible for the vandalism.

8:40 a.m. – Three vehicles were involved in a collision at San Marin Drive and Simmons Lane resulting in minor injuries.

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10:17 a.m. – The laundry room at apartments on Romar Court was vandalized, and a washing machine coin box was pried open and coins taken.  A window in a vacant apartment at the same location was also smashed.

11:07 a.m. – While at work, a woman gave her brother permission to enter her apartment on Hathaway Drive so he could pick up clothes.  She came home and found her brother attempting to take her laptop and other items, which she removed from his possession.  She discovered that he also damaged locks on her apartment to allow his entry when she was not at home.

12:31 p.m. – A wallet was found in the bushes of the Bank of America on Smith Ranch Road and turned into the police.

4:34 p.m. – A person was arrested on the 900 block of Diablo Avenue for alleged possession of stolen property, misdemeanor registration violation and other vehicle code violations.

7:43 p.m. – A person at Olive Avenue and Redwood Boulevard was cited and release for driving with a suspended license and for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

10:13 p.m. – A person on Pamaron Way during a probation search of the residence was found to be in possession of a useable quantity of suspected methamphetamine and booked into the Marin County Jail.

Jan. 18

12:53 a.m. – Three people were arrested on Armstrong Avenue for alleged possession, transportation and sale of a controlled substance, including more than 28.5 grams of marijuana.

11:16 a.m. – A woman residing on the 1500 block of Novato Boulevard reported that her 14-year-old daughter had used the mom’s credit card without permission to make online purchases.  Both mother and daughter were at the police department and advice was provided.

2:30 p.m. – A resident of Hayes Street reported seeing large amounts of white smoke and flames in the direction of Novato High School on Arthur Street.

4:38 p.m. – An arrest was made on El Dorado Court for four outstanding felony warrants.

4:44 p.m. – Officers responded to a call regarding a wrist injury at the Hamilton Skate Park.  The skater had a possible broken wrist.

4:48 – The heavy smell of gas was reported behind the pool house at 100 Roblar Drive.  The reporting party shut off the gas going to the pool. Fire district personnel responded and took over.

9:20 p.m. – A horse trailer was reported stolen from Seventh Street and Vallejo Avenue. 

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