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Stabbing in Santa Rosa between homeless men
It was Monday afternoon, Memorial Day, when Santa Rosa police received a call reporting a man had just been stabbed. Officers and emergency medical personnel responded to the corner of
Petaluma PD Leverages Social Media in Effort to Apprehend Suspects
The Petaluma Police Department (PPD) is adeptly using social media and soliciting public support to capture suspects in two recent robberies. Current press releases from PPD show video captures and photographs
Broken brake light on a stolen car leads to arrest of wanted felon
Nirut Honey Gowing seems to have a habit of stealing cars. He’s been arrested for it in the past, and apparently did so again last Thursday in the Santa Rosa
Petaluma PD Apprehends a Burglar and Thwarts Two Others
PETALUMA – On Thursday May 14, Petaluma Police Department (PPD) issued a News Release about the arrest of a suspect in connection with multiple burglaries. Just before 3:00 am Thursday,
Santa Rosa homeless man arrested for murder
Willie Ray Smith has had a troubled life, at least over the past eight years. The 47-year old man living in Santa Rosa has been homeless, and has been using
Wanted Felon Apprehended by Vigilant Officer and “Basko”
PETALUMA – On Friday May 8, Petaluma Police Department (PPD) issued a News Release about the arrest of a wanted felon. At approximately 3:30 pm on Wednesday, May 6, PPD
Alert Citizens Lead Police to Burglar and Stolen Vehicle
PETALUMA – On Thursday May 7, the Petaluma Police Department (PPD) issued a Press Release about a man arrested for multiple crimes. At approximately 10 pm on May 6, PPD
Guerneville man severely injured in clash with deputies
On Wednesday, April 29 around 2:30 in the afternoon, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out to the Fife Creek Commons apartments on reports of a man acting irrationally and
Armed Robbery Suspects May Be Linked to Recent Spree in Petaluma
PETALUMA – On Thursday, April 30, the Petaluma Police Department (PPD) issued a Press Release about two teens arrested for armed robbery. At approximately 12:45 pm on Wednesday, PPD received a
Santa Rosa man arrested after SWAT standoff
Gilberto Ruiz Avendano had problems. He had broken up with his girlfriend, who is also the mother of his children. He wanted to move in with her and the kids,
