Scam Alert; Kincade Fire Costs: Solano Co., North Bay Police Logs

Dixon CA

18 January, 2020

12:57 AM

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DIXON, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Solano County and elsewhere in the North Bay. CHP Airplane Crew Finds Suspect Hiding Out In Vacaville Backyard During the manhunt, police called for precautionary lockdowns at some schools.Man Arrested In Connection With 20-Mile Hwy 37 Chase From Sonoma Two people were injured when they swerved to avoid the Novato man as the pursuit reached U.S. 101, a Sonoma County sheriff's sergeant said.Man Gets 16 Years In Prison For Port-A-Potty Sexual Penetration A Napa County judge sentenced 42-year-old Peterson Fontes to 16 years and 8 months in California state prison – the maximum allowed by law.Car Fire Investigated As Arson: Police A man riding a mountain bike was seen throwing something at a car, causing the vehicle to catch fire, according to police.Police Announce 5-Day Traffic Enforcement At Windsor Intersection Officers are specifically on the lookout for: seat-belt violations, stop-sign violations, cell-phone violations and speed violations.Stage Gulch Road Closed In Sonoma County: Big Rig Stuck In Mud The roadway was closed in both directions because of the incident.Scammers Targeting North Bay PG&E Customers, Utility Co. Says PG&E says there have been twice the number of scam attempts this year compared to the same time last year.3 People Suffer Burns In Santa Rosa House Fire All three residents were taken by ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, while a small dog found in the home was said to be doing fine.Coroner Identifies Driver Who Died In Vacaville I-80 Crash The fatal solo-vehicle crash happened east of the Cherry Glen Road off-ramp.Kincade Fire, Evacs, PG&E Shutoffs Cost Sonoma County $725M The economic losses are detailed in a report to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.Sebastopol Tennis Coach Arraigned For Alleged Sex Acts With Minor The Sonoma County DA's Office filed a protective order against Casey Connaway preventing him from contacting the girl, now an adult.Suspect In Car Fire Arrested On Arson Charges: Santa Rosa Police A 37-year-old man is scheduled to be arraigned in connection with two arson fires and an attempted arson, police said.Ex-Boy Scouts Volunteer From Marin Sentenced For Child Porn John Blecka, 65, of San Rafael, an accountant and former Boy Scouts volunteer leader, was sentenced to prison for possession of child porn.Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling From Education Foundation Sebastopol resident Melissa Ann Riley, 46, is scheduled to appear in Sonoma County Superior Court Friday afternoon.Burglar Shot By San Rafael Resident Remains At Large, Police Say The homeowner didn't know if the intruder was struck by gunfire, and police did not find a suspect in the area.Driver Crashes Into Napa Police Truck, Arrested On DUI Charge: PD A 34-year-old Napa woman is accused of DUI and driving on a suspended license.Silverado Trail Reopens Following Head-On Collision Two people were injured in the crash south of Lake Hennessey.Parole Denied For Sonoma Co. Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 8 Pascual Jorge Pilotzi was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in 2007.Heroin, Cash Seized; 19-Year-Old Arrested: Santa Rosa Police The arrest of a 19-year-old man was the result of an investigation of a heroin ring in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, police said.