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Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public
Report Number: 23-3651
Occurred Date : August 19, 2023
Occurred Time: 3:47 PM
Location: Steamer Landing Park, Petaluma
Suspect(s): James Francis Johnson, 48-year-old, Petaluma Resident
Incident Summary:
On August 19, 2023, at approximately 3:51 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a call about an adult male reportedly walking through Steamer Landing Park naked.
Petaluma police officers arrived on scene a few minutes later and contacted a James Francis Johnson of Petaluma, standing next to a vehicle wearing only a black speedo and fur-lined boots. Johnson who was on local probation with search terms that indicated he submit to search of his person and property. During a search of Jonhson’s property a loaded Smith &Wesson, .40 caliber handgun was located, which had a high-capacity magazine in the well.
As officers attempted to arrest Johnson and secure him in handcuffs, Johnson began to physically resist the officer’s efforts. After a brief struggle, Johnson was secured in handcuffs without further incident.
Johnson was transported to and booked at Sonoma County’s Main Adult Detention Facility for violation of 25850 (A) PC- Carry loaded firearm: In public place, 32310 (A) PC-Manufacture/sale/etc. large capacity magazine, 148 (A)(1) PC-Obstruct/resist peace officer, and 1203.2 (A) PC-Violation of probation.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank our community members who continue to call in suspicious activity. It is vigilant community members who contact police in a timely manner to report suspicious activity, that assists officers in apprehending the suspects and help us keep our community safe.
Media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at (707)778-4439.
Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public 
Petaluma Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Issued By:
Sergeant Zilverio Rivera, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Report Number: 23-3651
Occurred Date : August 19, 2023
Occurred Time: 3:47 PM
Location: Steamer Landing Park, Petaluma
Suspect(s): James Francis Johnson, 48-year-old, Petaluma Resident
Incident Summary:
On August 19, 2023, at approximately 3:51 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a call about an adult male reportedly walking through Steamer Landing Park naked.
Petaluma police officers arrived on scene a few minutes later and contacted a James Francis Johnson of Petaluma, standing next to a vehicle wearing only a black speedo and fur-lined boots. Johnson who was on local probation with search terms that indicated he submit to search of his person and property. During a search of Jonhson’s property a loaded Smith &Wesson, .40 caliber handgun was located, which had a high-capacity magazine in the well.
As officers attempted to arrest Johnson and secure him in handcuffs, Johnson began to physically resist the officer’s efforts. After a brief struggle, Johnson was secured in handcuffs without further incident.
Johnson was transported to and booked at Sonoma County’s Main Adult Detention Facility for violation of 25850 (A) PC- Carry loaded firearm: In public place, 32310 (A) PC-Manufacture/sale/etc. large capacity magazine, 148 (A)(1) PC-Obstruct/resist peace officer, and 1203.2 (A) PC-Violation of probation.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank our community members who continue to call in suspicious activity. It is vigilant community members who contact police in a timely manner to report suspicious activity, that assists officers in apprehending the suspects and help us keep our community safe.
Media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at (707)778-4439.
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Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
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