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Sheriff's Office Newsletter October - December 2024
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Words from Sheriff Scardina
Hello. As we get into the fall and winter months, we want to show appreciation for all of the community members who show us support on a daily basis. These quarterly newsletters were designed to inform the public about current events in the County of Marin, keep you apprised of important cases our Department has been working on and to express our gratitude for allowing us to be a part of this community. I hope that you will share this newsletter with other community members to keep them informed as well.
This holiday season is a great time to reflect with gratitude on all the great work accomplished by our staff in 2024. Coming off the success of National Night Out back in August, we will be hosting our Annual Toy Drive and Giveaway in December. If you are interested in donating or helping with these events, please keep an eye on our social media platforms for details on how to assist.
As the year quickly comes to a close, I wish you all a happy and healthy end of 2024!
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Sheriff's Office Annual Toy Drive an Giveaway
Each year, the Marin County Sheriff's Office, partnering with the Marin County Fire Department collect toy donations. The goal of the toy drive is to provide gifts for children aged 2-12, who may not receive a special gift during the holidays.
Our hope is that you will help spread the joy throughout our communities and if possible, make a donation to this great cause. We accept donations at our Main Office (1600 Los Gamos Dr #200 San Rafael), our Southern Marin Sub Station (850 Drake Ave, Marin City) and the Pt Reyes Sub Station (101 4th St Pt Reyes).
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Counterfeit Pills, Fentanyl located in shipment from United Kingdom
In the month of July, Homeland Security intercepted a package shipped from the United Kingdom bound for the City of Novato. The package was found to contain various controlled substance pills, including fentanyl.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office assumed the investigation and conducted a search warrant at the residence the package was bound for. As a result of the search warrant, Detectives seized over 9,400 illegal pills, most of which are suspected to be counterfeit fentanyl pills.
Detectives also seized suspected cocaine, ketamine, amphetamines, psilocybin mushrooms, heroin and various other types of drugs.
Read Full Story Below
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ADDITIONAL NEWS
Fleet Week Oct 7-14, 2024
Fleet Week is here! With events spanning between October 7-14th, you can see the Air Show Oct 11-13, the Parade of Ships Oct 11th and Ship Tours scheduled throughout the week
Held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United attracts fans from all over the globe. The waterfront event is headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and is the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, to perform a fully choreographed act.
Traffic will be affected throughout Marin County during Fleet Week. Please allow for extra time on the road, especially as you get closer to Southern Marin or the waterways with great views of the air show and Parade of Ships
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Eyes up, Marin
Let's make our streets safe for everyone!
From mid-October through the end of November, you’ll see bright and colorful banners and lawn signs popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs will be asking drivers to slow down, watch when turning and look for pedestrians in the crosswalk; bicyclists to yield to pedestrians and to follow the rules of the road; And those walking to pay attention when crossing the street.
These messages will also show up in your social media feeds, and you can find them at www.streetsmartmarin.org. Please share with your friends, family and co-workers!
The Eyes Up, Marin Campaign is part of the Street Smarts Program and Safe Routes to Schools, locally funded programs of the Transportation Authority of Marin.
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National Night Out was a great success!
This years events were a huge hit and brought people together in a big way. These events are meant to connect community members. Public safety personnel are able to partner with those community members for an amazing evening and collaboration, including food, drinks and laughter.
We look forward to seeing what each neighborhood comes up with for next year.
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1973 Cold Case Homicide Case Investigations Solved By DNA - Subject Arrested In Idaho
In November of 1973, Nina Fischer, a Swedish national, was sexually assaulted and murdered in her unincorporated San Rafael home during the day while her husband was away at work. The case was investigated but eventually, unfortunately, went cold due to a lack of investigative leads.
In 2021, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division sent the case to the California Department of Justice’s Familial Search Program for assistance in creating investigative leads. After several months, the California Department of Justice’s Familial Search Program provided the Marin County Sheriff’s Office with an investigative lead. An in-depth investigation was conducted over the next three years to confirm the investigative lead and the suspect was identified as Michael Eugene Mullen, a resident of Idaho.
On August 14, 2024, Investigators from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and Marin County District Attorney’s Office assisted the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police with the arrest of 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen for the murder of Nina Fischer. Mullen was transported to Lemhi County Jail and booked pending court proceedings for his extradition to California.
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Idaho State Police, Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, Marin County District Attorney’s Office, California Department of Justice, and Federal Bureau of Investigation for the countless investigative hours and perseverance to bring closure to this case.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fleet Week
October 7th- 14th (times vary by location)
Check out ships and aircraft from around the world. This event takes over the San Francisco Bay for the week. You can see the airshow from multiple locations throughout Marin.
Marin Farmers Market- Civic Center
Every Thursday 8am -1pm Marin Memorial Auditorium
Every Thursday, the Farmers Market is located at the Marin Memorial Auditorium on Civic Center Drive.
Every Sunday 8am-1pm Civic Center Parking Lot
Every Sunday, the Farmers Market is at the Civic Center, located in the parking lot near the South Archway.
Marin Center Events
Multiple shows and events
The Marin Center has various shows and events planned this quarter, ranging from comedy shows, music concerts and dance performances. Check out their website at Marin Center Events
Sheriff's Office Toy Drive and Giveaway
Donations accepted through December 15th, 2024.
Giveaway events on December 17th (Marin City) and December 19th (Pt Reyes)
Join us for our Holiday Toy Drive and giveaway. Any unwrapped toys for kids 2-12 accepted at our Substations. Check out our social media over the next few months for additional details.
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If you did not receive a TEST MESSAGE from AlertMarin on March 23rd, please follow the link below to sign up. This messaging system will be used in the event of a critical incident within the County. This database is different than Nixle or other messages and is used for high priority events only. |
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Toy Drive
The Marin County Sheriff's Office accepts any new, unwrapped toys that could help bring a smile to the face of children throughout the Marin area. Businesses and individuals can also donate gift cards or cash so that toys may be purchased ahead of time for the giveaway.
We have two giveaway events scheduled, Tuesday December 17th 230pm-430pm (Marin City) and Thursday December 19th 230-430pm (Pt Reyes).
If you have questions, or would like to make a donation, please contact Sgt Adam Schermerhorn at A_Schermerhorn@MarinSheriff.org
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Case of the Quarter
There has been a nationwide surge in counterfeit pills that are mass produced in labs, deceptively marketed as legitimate, and are killing Americans at an unprecedented rate. This seizure could have potentially saved numerous lives and the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit is dedicated to keeping these pills of the streets
While some people knowingly consume fentanyl, many people do not know if the drugs they plan to use contain fentanyl. This is especially true of illicit counterfeit pills, which are often made to resemble prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines, but really contain fentanyl. Fentanyl is about 50 times more potent than heroin and a lethal dose may be as small as two milligrams.
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The Marin County Sheriff's Office is Hiring!
We currently have openings for sworn and non-sworn positions. Members of our Professional Standards Unit can help set up a ride-along or tour of the Jail, Communications Center and more for applicants. Click the link below for more details about current openings!
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Non-Emergency Line
415-479-2311
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In an emergency, call
911
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