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Emergency Incidents
Follow-up on morning hit-and-run at school
Traffic
Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer followed up with a reporting party about a possible hit and run that occurred earlier in the morning at a church in Novato after the caller was unable to complete online reporting.
Vehicle parked in handicap space without permit
Traffic
De Long Ave, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a parking complaint on Nevada involving a blonde Nissan SUV reportedly parked in a handicap space without placards.
Construction code violation on Grandview Avenue
Other Incidents
Grandview Ave, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible miscellaneous code violation related to construction near Grandview Avenue in Novato.
70-year-old male possibly fell near grant avenue
Medical Emergency
Grant Ave, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fall involving a 70-year-old man on city property near Grant Avenue in Novato, where he reportedly fell from steps in a parking lot.
Person banging head inside copper sedan in Novato
Medical Emergency
Ignacio Blvd & Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check near Ignacio Boulevard and Alameda del Prado in Novato for a copper sedan last seen traveling eastbound. A man in the back seat was reportedly banging his head on bars on the rear windows. The vehicle may have been an ex-police vehicle.
Trespassed person returns to Target store
Suspicious Activity
Vintage Way, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store on Vintage Way in Novato for a report of an unwanted person who had previously been told not to return after a theft and was reportedly laughing near the food area.
Officers find open back door at Novato home
Suspicious Activity
Leese Lane, Novato, California 94945, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible security check near a residence on Leese Lane in Novato. They reported an open door on the back side and entered the home while maintaining a perimeter check.
Teen found down; CPR in progress at Novato home
Medical Emergency
Leese Ln, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded code three to a reported medical emergency near Lease Lane in Novato, where a father reported his juvenile son was found down and CPR was in progress.
Cardiac arrest reported near Lea Drive, Novato
Medical Emergency
Lea Dr, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported cardiac arrest involving a patient at a residence near Lea Lane. Additional resources were requested to assist with the medical call.
Hazard on northbound 101 shoulder near Nave Drive
Traffic
Nave Dr, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle or roadway shoulder hazard on northbound US-101 just before Nave Drive in Novato.
Unwanted guest refuses to leave Novato apartment
Disturbance
Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported dispute at an ADU apartment near Alameda del Prado, where a person who had been asked to leave was refusing and reportedly challenging the reporting party to a fight. No physical fight had occurred at the time of the call.
Traffic stop near New Life Church in Novato
Traffic
S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a church on South Novato Boulevard. They checked vehicle and subject information, including probation status, and later reported the situation as code 4.
Officers detain man behind German Auto Works
Suspicious Activity
Enfrente Rd, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man who left a bar and was last seen heading toward Clayton. Units searched near a business on Enfrente Road and worked to detain the man in the back lot of the business. Radio traffic also mentioned barbed wire on the man’s foot.
Report of impaired driver in gray Toyota Corolla
Traffic
Arbor Cir, Novato, CA 94947
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray Toyota Corolla possibly driving under the influence or recklessly, weaving and moving slowly near Wilson Avenue and Nevada Boulevard and later passing Arbor Circle in Novato.
Purse stolen, suspect left in blue Honda Civic
Theft Report
Atherton Ave & Armstrong Ave, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Atherton Avenue and Armstrong Avenue in Novato for a report that a male took a woman’s purse and left in a blue Honda Civic. A later caller reported a similar theft of all her belongings in the same vehicle. Units discussed possible jurisdiction and planned to meet at a parking lot to determine which agency would handle the case.
Welfare check requested near Hayford Court
Medical Emergency
Hayford Ct, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Hayford Court for a welfare check after a caller reported that neighbors were not answering the door and their vehicles were still in the driveway, which may be unusual.
Reports of woman screaming near Buena Vista Drive
Domestic Dispute
Buena Vista Dr, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of ongoing screaming and a woman yelling “stop” near Buena Vista Drive and a nearby street in Novato. Deputies contacted the woman and later reported the situation was under control. A separate medical call involved a woman who had fallen and may have a broken leg near Buena Vista Drive.
Stalled silver car blocking turn lane on Nave Drive
Traffic
Nave Dr & Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA 94949
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a stalled silver small car in a turn lane on Nave Drive near Alameda and Del Prado in Novato.
Man lying and rolling on path behind store
Medical Emergency
Vintage Way STE B2, Novato, CA 94945
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check behind a store near Vintage Way for a white adult male, estimated to be in his 20s or 30s, who was reportedly lying on the ground and rolling around on the Smart Train walking path.
