Police Blotter: Assault at the Dog Park, Hunters in the Wetlands and $1,000 in Change Stolen

Elizabeth Schoen, 22, a Novato resident, was arrested November 27 on charges of receiving known stolen property.

Steven Wayne Monchick, 50, a Novato resident, was arrested November 27, for driving under the influence and being in possession of hypodermic needles.

A 58-year-old man was assaulted at Dogbone Meadow Park around 9:40am on November 22 after he allegedly complained about an aggressive pitbull running off leash. The man sustained a broken ankle, broken ribs and broken clavicle as a result of the assault. The Marin District Attorney's Office is determining whether to press charges.

A break-in was reported into a shed in the 700 block of Samoa Lane on November 25. Gardening tools were taken.

A resident of a nursing home located at 1 Sage said that he was sexually assaulted by another resident on November 25. An investigation is ongoing.

Someone living near the Bahia Drive and Topaz Drive reported hunters out in the marsh area shooting guns on November 24. The caller was concerned about the hunters' proximity to homes. Police came out to the area, spoke to the hunters and issued a warning about hunting in a protected area. It's not clear why a citation was not given.

A woman called the police saying a man she knew was threatening her and forced her to perform oral sex on him on November 24. An investigation is ongoing.

The owner of a Pontiac Cruiser said that the window of his car was smashed while parked in the 1000 block of Green Oak Drive on November 23.

A resident of the 400 block of Estado Way said that someone entered through the porch door of his home and stole $1,000 in change on November 23. 

A resident of the 100 block of Cowbarn Lane reported their 1992 Honda Civic stolen November 22. 

A resident called to report an RV illegally parked on Leveroni Court and people living inside on November 22. The owners were contacted by police and said they were in the process of getting the vehicle towed. 

A vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Leafwood was broken into November 22 and a backpack stolen.

A man in a stretch limousine stopped in from a home in the 1300 block of Donna Street and asked the resident to take a survey. He said he had sent her money over the weekend and now wanted to ask her a few questions. The woman said she had never seen the suspect nor had ever received any survey.

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