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Bay Area city manager charged for allegedly breaking into 66ft yacht while drinking

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Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes has been charged with misdemeanors for allegedly breaking into a 66-foot yacht while intoxicated and attempting to steal it. She was arrested on July 18 after police responded to a noise complaint. The case highlights potential legal and ethical issues involving a high-ranking public official.

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The yacht is described as 66ft and three-story, indicating significant value

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Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges.

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Elaine Forbes is the city manager of Sausalito.

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  • The yacht is described as 66ft and three-story, indicating significant value
  • The municipality may incur legal expenses related to the charges

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<p>Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vessel</p><p>A Bay Area city manager will face misdemeanor charges for allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht while drinking and trying to steal the vessel.</p><p>Elaine Forbes, Sausalito’s city manager, was arrested on the morning of 18 July after police received a call for a noise disturbance.

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Elaine Forbes is the city manager of Sausalito.

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Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges.

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The charges are for allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht.

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She was allegedly trying to steal the vessel.

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She was drinking at the time of the incident.

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She was arrested on the morning of 18 July.

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Police received a call for a noise disturbance.

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