In Your Town for July 9, 2025

NOVATO

Police accuse teen
of sexual extortion

A 15-year-old Novato boy was arrested for allegedly stealing another teen’s private photographs as part of an extortion scheme, police said.

The alleged victim, a 13-year-old Novato resident, told police the images were stored on social media. The suspect allegedly threatened to share the pictures if he did not receive sex acts, Lt. Alan Bates said.

Officers arrested the suspect at his residence, police said. He was...