Petaluma Police Department
News Release
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Incident: Police Arrest Man for Annoying a Child
Report Number: 23-3483
Occurred Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Occurred Time: 1:20 p.m.
Location: 500 block of N. McDowell Blvd.
Suspect: Lloyd Robinson, age 41, Rohnert Park
Charges: 647.6 PC Annoy/molest child under 18 years of age
On 08/15/23, Petaluma Police Detectives were conducting an investigation regarding allegations of lewd behavior, specifically annoying a minor. Probable cause was developed to arrest Lloyd Robinson for 647.6 PC. Robinson is a contract employee with Petaluma Transit as a bus driver.
Police responded to N. McDowell to take Robinson into custody. Upon police arrival Robinson was thought to have possibly fled the building as he was no longer in the area he was last known to be. Police set up a perimeter for the building and surrounding area.
During the incident the police received information Robinson was hiding in a nearby fast-food restaurant also located on N. McDowell Blvd. Other police units responded to the restaurant and, based on the information received, felt Robinson had barricaded inside. The Petaluma Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit responded to the scene. The restaurant was evacuated, ultimately searched and it was determined Robinson was not inside. Shortly thereafter police learned Robinson was hiding in the original building where he was first observed. Police initiated phone contact with Robinson, who ultimately surrendered without incident. Robinson was arrested for 647.6 PC pursuant to an arrest warrant obtained. He was transported and booked at the Sonoma County Jail.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Petaluma Police Department. Please contact Detective Boyd at 707-778-4334 or utilize [email protected].
