Full Notification

Incident:                 UPDATE – Threat of Violence at Casa Grande High School on June 10^th.
Occurred Date :           June 1, 2022
Case Number:             22-2255
Location:                     Casa Grande High School, Petaluma
                       
 
Incident Summary:
 
On June 1, 2022, the Petaluma Police Department was alerted to a potential threat of violence to Casa Grande High School on June 10^th. The Petaluma Police Department’s Investigations Unit has been working diligently with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to identify the suspect, evaluate the credibility of the threat, and assess the safety of the school.  Based upon the information that has been discovered, we believe the suspect who made the statement was not in California and the reference to Casa Grande School was not Casa Grande High School in Petaluma.  The law enforcement agency in the appropriate jurisdiction has been notified.
 
The department understands these are trying times for students, parents, and school officials. The decision to alert the community last night was not made lightly. With our understanding of the complexities of these types of investigations we were uncertain when the threat could be properly vetted, and we wanted to ensure our community was aware of a potential threat. We continue to collaborate with administrators from both Casa Grande High School and the Petaluma City School District and appreciate their partnership in keeping our students safe.  A copy of the school’s message to their students and parents can be found here https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/12948731.

We want to thank the public for their continued vigilance in reporting suspicious behavior. The department will continue to provide extra patrols to our city schools throughout the remainder of the school year.
 
Media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at (707)778-4439.