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Elaine Forbes to undergo psychiatric review after alleged yacht theft attempt

New York Post • July 22, 2026 • nation

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Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes, 53, agreed to a psychiatric evaluation at Marin General Hospital during a brief court appearance related to misdemeanor charges from an early-morning boat incident.
Forbes, who has no prior criminal record, was arrested after allegedly boarding multiple vessels at the Sausalito marina, reportedly ransacking them and causing chaos, including an attempted theft of a 66-foot yacht.
Her attorney requested Forbes be released on her own recognizance to attend the psychiatric evaluation, emphasizing that she is seeking help and is not a danger to society.
Forbes, who had only been in her city manager role for three weeks after leaving her executive director position at the Port of San Francisco, is expected to plead not guilty pending the evaluation and evidence review.
Family representatives have stated that Forbes is experiencing a significant mental health crisis, which they say contributed to her unusual behavior during the incident.

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