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DUI Driver Arrested after Felony Hit and Run Collision
Incident: DUI Driver Arrested after Felony Hit and Run Collision
Report Number: 23-3427
Occurred Date : August 6, 2023
Occurred Time: 5:50 p.m.
Location: Lakeville Highway at S McDowell Boulevard
Suspects: Charles Piezzi (58-years-old, Petaluma Resident)
Charges: Driving Under the Influence (23153(a)(b) CVC)
Hit and Run with Injury (20001(a) CVC)
Burglary (459 PC)
Resisting Arrest 148(a)(1) PC
On August 6, 2023, at approximately 5:50 PM, personnel from the Petaluma Police Department and Petaluma Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Lakeville Highway at S. McDowell Boulevard for a hit-and-run collision.
It was reported a SUV driven by Charles Piezzi (58, Petaluma Resident) had rear-ended one vehicle, which caused a chain reaction collision involving a total of four vehicles. As a result of the collision, one adult female was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital for injuries, and one 12-year-old child was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Following the collision, Charles Piezzi drove his vehicle over a curb and parked it in a nearby parking lot before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood. Thanks to alert witnesses, Piezzi was tracked to the backyard of a home in the 1500 block of Rio Nido Way where he was contacted by officers. While in the backyard Piezzi disregarded their commands to surrender and entered the unlocked backdoor of the residence in attempt to flee from officers. At some point during the contact, Piezzi jumped the rear fence and entered another nearby backyard in an apparent effort to evade officers. Officers gave chase and Piezzi was subsequently detained without further incident.
Upon contact, Piezzi showed objective signs of alcohol intoxication. A records check showed Piezzi was on DUI probation and his driver’s license was suspended as a result of his prior arrest. It was learned Piezzi had switched license plates with a different vehicle he owned. After the investigation, he was placed under arrest for the following charges:
23153(a) VC - DUI with injury
23153(b) VC - DUI with injury over .08% blood-alcohol content
20001(a) VC - Hit and Run with injury
459 PC - Burglary (for entering an occupied dwelling in the commission of a crime)
148(a)(1) PC - Resist/Obstruct Peace Officers
14601.2(a) VC - Drive while license suspended for DUI
4463(a)(1) VC - Displaying false license plates
1203.2 PC - Violation of DUI probation
Piezzi's blood alcohol content was determined after a Chemical Test to be 0.17% BAC, more than twice the legal limit.
He was later booked at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility on the above listed c charges.
Media inquiries maybe directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-3427.
DUI Driver Arrested after Felony Hit and Run Collision 
For Immediate Release Monday, August 7, 2023
Issued By: Sergeant Nicholas Raccanello, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372
Incident: DUI Driver Arrested after Felony Hit and Run Collision
Report Number: 23-3427
Occurred Date : August 6, 2023
Occurred Time: 5:50 p.m.
Location: Lakeville Highway at S McDowell Boulevard
Suspects: Charles Piezzi (58-years-old, Petaluma Resident)
Charges: Driving Under the Influence (23153(a)(b) CVC)
Hit and Run with Injury (20001(a) CVC)
Burglary (459 PC)
Resisting Arrest 148(a)(1) PC
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2023, at approximately 5:50 PM, personnel from the Petaluma Police Department and Petaluma Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Lakeville Highway at S. McDowell Boulevard for a hit-and-run collision.
It was reported a SUV driven by Charles Piezzi (58, Petaluma Resident) had rear-ended one vehicle, which caused a chain reaction collision involving a total of four vehicles. As a result of the collision, one adult female was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital for injuries, and one 12-year-old child was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Following the collision, Charles Piezzi drove his vehicle over a curb and parked it in a nearby parking lot before fleeing on foot into a nearby neighborhood. Thanks to alert witnesses, Piezzi was tracked to the backyard of a home in the 1500 block of Rio Nido Way where he was contacted by officers. While in the backyard Piezzi disregarded their commands to surrender and entered the unlocked backdoor of the residence in attempt to flee from officers. At some point during the contact, Piezzi jumped the rear fence and entered another nearby backyard in an apparent effort to evade officers. Officers gave chase and Piezzi was subsequently detained without further incident.
Upon contact, Piezzi showed objective signs of alcohol intoxication. A records check showed Piezzi was on DUI probation and his driver’s license was suspended as a result of his prior arrest. It was learned Piezzi had switched license plates with a different vehicle he owned. After the investigation, he was placed under arrest for the following charges:
23153(a) VC - DUI with injury
23153(b) VC - DUI with injury over .08% blood-alcohol content
20001(a) VC - Hit and Run with injury
459 PC - Burglary (for entering an occupied dwelling in the commission of a crime)
148(a)(1) PC - Resist/Obstruct Peace Officers
14601.2(a) VC - Drive while license suspended for DUI
4463(a)(1) VC - Displaying false license plates
1203.2 PC - Violation of DUI probation
Piezzi's blood alcohol content was determined after a Chemical Test to be 0.17% BAC, more than twice the legal limit.
He was later booked at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility on the above listed c charges.
Media inquiries maybe directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-3427.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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