Former Rohnert Park police officers charged in scheme to illegally seize marijuana during traffic stops

Two former Rohnert Park police officers have been have been charged by the Department of Justice for their involvement in an alleged scheme to seize cash and marijuana from drivers they stopped along Highway 101.

Man in Trump mask, Santa hat shoots former brother-in-law in Rohnert Park: police

A man from Las Vegas wearing a Donald Trump mask, a long white beard and a Santa hat shot his former brother-in-law in Rohnert Park on Saturday morning, according to police.

Graton casino abruptly cancels 4,000-person New Year's Eve party

The casino cancelled a planned 4,000 guest event after pushback from the community. Because it's on tribal land, the state's stay home mandates do not apply.

Rohnert Park officer accused of embezzling from his union

An officer with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety was arrested Monday for allegedly embezzling from the police union that represents him, Sonoma County sheriff's officials said.

Rohnert Park police look for stabbing suspect

A stabbing suspect was being sought by Rohnert Park public safety officers Tuesday night, public safety officials said.

Deadly shooting in Rohnert Park; man's body found in parking lot

The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday in the parking lot of Redwood Credit Union. Police said the man had been shot in the chest.

Rohnert Park teen found safe in Salinas, in FBI custody

A teenage girl who went missing a week ago from her Rohnert Park home has been found safe and is in FBI custody, officials said Thursday night. 

Rohnert Park officials detail plans to use university campus for COVID-19 sequestering

The agreement between the county and the university, originally announced three weeks ago, "will provide a secure facility for people who are COVID positive or have tests pending, and a place for individuals experiencing homelessness who are highly vulnerable and are unable to shelter in place," according to a news release from the City of Rohnert Park.

Suspect in Rohnert Park credit union robbery arrested

Police circulated surveillances images of the suspect who fled with an undisclosed amount of cash shortly after 10 a.m. and said they received numerous tips identifying the robber as Akili Holmes, described as a 31-year-old Sonoma County transient.

Rohnert Park police search for credit union robbery suspect

Police were called shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday after a man entered the building and gave one of the tellers a note demanding cash. Police said the suspect made no mention of a weapon of any kind.