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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Harsh consequences': Petaluma man arrested for continued school threats over Pride flags
(KRON) — Police say a 45-year-old man is under arrest for allegedly making 'criminal threats' in several messages against a Petaluma City Schools District official in which he demanded the removal of Pride flags — saying 'harsh consequences' would follow if they weren't taken down. 2 teens arrested for throwing fireworks into crowd, yelling slurs at Redwood City Pride event The Petaluma Police Department says its officers took Josh Garzoli into custody just after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday after a series of reported confrontations between the suspect and the District Administrator. Police released the following timeline of events: 'On May 30, 2025, Garzoli left a concerning voicemail with Petaluma City Schools Officials demanding the removal of the Pride flag from school grounds. Garzoli reportedly told a School District Official there would be 'harsh consequences' if the flag was not removed. On June 2, 2025, Garzoli arrived at the Petaluma Schools Administration Office. He was reported as being agitated and angry, demanding the removal of Pride flags, but left without further incident. On the morning of June 5, 2025, at approximately 9:18 AM, the Petaluma Police Department responded to a report of criminal threats made toward a Petaluma City Schools District Official.' Investigators say that Garzoli then sent an 'alarming email' to the official in which he demanded the removal of the flags before the end of the school day on Thursday and said 'he would have the District Administrator 'executed' if the flags remained. 'The threat was considered specific, time sensitive, and caused safety concerns for school officials,' confirmed investigators. Petaluma PD says Garzoli was booked into custody on suspicion of violating 'California Penal Code 422 – Criminal Threats,' which is a felony offense. Police say the suspect's bail was increased to $750,000. 'We are working closely with Petaluma City Schools to ensure additional security measures are in place and that district personnel feel supported and protected,' say police. 'The safety of our school staff, students, and broader community is our highest priority.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man found dead in Petaluma; investigation underway
The Brief The man was found unresponsive beside a parked car near Grouse Lane and Quail Drive. The manner of his death was not known, though Petaluma police said there were no signs of foul play. PETALUMA, Calif. - A man was found dead in Petaluma on Saturday, and police are investigating the circumstances of his death. Petaluma Police Department officers were called just before 6:35 a.m. to the area of Grouse Lane and Quail Drive, near La Tercera Park, on reports of an unresponsive person down next to a parked car and found the man lying in the street, according to a department statement. Petaluma Fire Department units pronounced the man dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin. PPD detectives were called to the scene to investigate the man's death, during which Grouse Lane between Quail Drive and Ivy Lane was temporarily blocked to traffic. Investigators have yet to determine a cause of the man's death, though the police department noted his death "was not suspicious" and "there were no obvious signs of foul play." What you can do Anyone with information on the man's death was asked to contact PPD Officer Adam Wirtz at AWirtz@ or to call the department non-emergency contact number at 707-778-4372. The Source Petaluma Police Department
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Petaluma police seek witness info in fatal crash with bicyclist, car
(KRON) — The Petaluma Police Department is investigating a fatal car collision involving a bicyclist on Wednesday afternoon. PPD said they do not think alcohol played a role in the crash. Fatal Fairfield home stabbing stemmed from argument: police PPD said its officers and Petaluma Fire Department personnel responded just after 3 p.m. to the area of Ely Boulevard South at Capistrano Drive. Several neighborhood residents called to report a 'serious collision' with an Acura Sedan and the bicyclist, said PPD. The bicyclist died from their injuries at the scene, and their identity is being withheld until their next of kin has been notified. It is not yet known what caused the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has video of the incident is asked to call Traffic Officer Chis Ricci at (707) 781-1275. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fairgrounds vandal dumped nails, broke glass on roadway: Petaluma police
(KRON) — The Petaluma Police Department is asking community members to remain vigilant as it investigates a wave of vandalism incidents at the Petaluma Fairgrounds that started in mid-April. Double stabbing suspect sought by Concord police PPD said on April 17 an unknown suspect broke a window of the livestock office that had been repaired from a previous attack. In the second incident on May 4, police said a suspect dumped several two-inch nails and broke glass on the roadway near new pickleball courts at the fairgrounds. The debris was discovered and cleared by the property manager before any vehicles were impacted. Two days later on May 6, police said a suspect shattered the window of the livestock office at 8:20 p.m. with what looked like a hammer. The suspect was captured on surveillance video while wearing all dark clothing with a hooded sweatshirt and carrying a plastic bag. Petaluma police said the damage and repair costs make the vandalism a felony. Photo courtesy of Petaluma Police Department. 'Officers have been conducting extra patrols of the Petaluma Fairgrounds and we have been deployed video surveillance cameras in the area,' said Petaluma police in a news release. 'In coordination with other city departments, efforts are underway to further enhance security, prevention, and detection measures on the Petaluma Fairgrounds.' Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact Officer Reid Daut at (707) 781-1208. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRON4.
CBS News
10-03-2025
- CBS News
3 suspected in Nike store thefts arrested after North Bay pursuit
Three people linked to retail thefts at Nike stores, including two juveniles, were arrested following a pursuit in the North Bay over the weekend, authorities said. According to Petaluma Police, officers were called to the Nike Store at the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. Employees told police that a man grabbed armfuls of merchandise valued at over $950. The suspect fled in a waiting vehicle, described as a silver Ford F-150 pickup, before police arrived. Police said an officer on southbound Highway 101 noticed a pickup matching the description, with a license plate matching the suspect vehicle from a theft at the Nike store a week earlier. The officer followed the pickup and requested air support from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. The pickup continued into Novato and additional resources were called, including the California Highway Patrol and Novato police. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but police said the driver of the pickup failed to yield and led them on a pursuit. The pursuit ended three miles later, on southbound 101 past Ignacio Blvd. All three people inside the vehicle were detained and evidence of the theft was located. An investigation revealed additional evidence of thefts from Nike stores in Napa and Vacaville. Officers were able to recover $3,000 worth of merchandise in total. Police said the suspected thief, identified as 18-year-old Jose Garcia Cruz of Richmond, was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of conspiracy, organized retail theft, shoplifting, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The driver of the Ford and a passenger were booked into juvenile hall. They are suspected of conspiracy, organized retail theft and shoplifting. Police said the driver was also booked on suspicion of evading officers with a motor vehicle.
