In Your Town for Jan. 22, 2026

NOVATO

Suspect accused
of sexual abuse

Police arrested a Novato man on allegations of sexual abuse and drug offenses.

Jacob Tobiaslee Ezekiel, 25, made an initial appearance Wednesday in Marin County Superior Court. The prosecution charged him with lewd acts on a child younger than 14, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin.

Judge Kevin Murphy assigned his case to a public defender, who asked for the arraignment and plea to be delayed.