Community
Multiple Residential Burglaries, False Imprisonment, and Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault
Multiple Residential Burglaries, False Imprisonment, and Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault 
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 2, 2024
Issued By:
Sergeant Zilverio Rivera, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372
Incident: Multiple Residential Burglaries, False Imprisonment, and Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault
Report Number: 24-0013
Occurred Date : January 2, 2024
Occurred Time: 08:59 a.m.
Location: Eden Lane and Cherry Street, Petaluma, Ca.
Suspects: Schweitzer, Hans Rudolph (37, Montana)
Charges: Burglary (459 PC X2), Attempted Burglary (664/459 PC X2), Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault (220 (a)(1) PC), and False Imprisonment (236 PC).
At approximately 0844 hours, an area resident in the 400 Block of Bodega Avenue, called the Petaluma Police Department reporting an unidentified male was attempting to enter her home. The male had been scared off by her dogs, entered a vehicle, and driven away from the area.
At approximately 0859 hours, multiple calls were received from the area of Eden Lane, reporting an unidentified male entering multiple homes and having attempted to enter multiple other homes in the area. On arrival in the area, a male later identified as Hans Schweitzer, out the State of Montana was contacted and detained. Early in the investigation, Schweitzer was identified as the same prowler reported minutes earlier at the Bodega Avenue address.
Once at Eden Court, Schweitzer attempted to enter one residence but was unsuccessful. Schweitzer approached another residence and entered the home. Once inside the residence, Schweitzer pinned an adult female resident against the wall and attempted to kiss her. A struggle ensued and the female resident was successful in freeing herself and called 911 as she and her young child fled to a nearby neighbors’ residence. Schweitzer fled from that home and attempted to gain access to another home but was unsuccessful. Schweitzer then crossed over onto Cherry Street and entered another residence and was rifling through the kitchen when he was confronted by the male occupant. The male resident physically struggled with Schweitzer to remove him from his home. Schweitzer ultimately fled from that home and was confronted by nearby neighbors who detained him until police officers arrived on scene.
Schweitzer was placed under arrest, transported, and booked at the Sonoma County Adult Detention Facility for two violations of burglary, two attempted burglaries, assault with intent to commit sexual assault, and false imprisonment. Due to the egregious nature of the violations a bail enhancement was sought and obtained in the amount of $1.5 million.
The Petaluma Police Department wants to thank the reporting parties and alert neighbors in the area that took appropriate and decisive action to help keep the community safe.
Media inquiries may be directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-0991.
Report Number: 24-0013
Occurred Date : January 2, 2024
Occurred Time: 08:59 a.m.
Location: Eden Lane and Cherry Street, Petaluma, Ca.
Suspects: Schweitzer, Hans Rudolph (37, Montana)
Charges: Burglary (459 PC X2), Attempted Burglary (664/459 PC X2), Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault (220 (a)(1) PC), and False Imprisonment (236 PC).
Incident Summary
At approximately 0844 hours, an area resident in the 400 Block of Bodega Avenue, called the Petaluma Police Department reporting an unidentified male was attempting to enter her home. The male had been scared off by her dogs, entered a vehicle, and driven away from the area.
At approximately 0859 hours, multiple calls were received from the area of Eden Lane, reporting an unidentified male entering multiple homes and having attempted to enter multiple other homes in the area. On arrival in the area, a male later identified as Hans Schweitzer, out the State of Montana was contacted and detained. Early in the investigation, Schweitzer was identified as the same prowler reported minutes earlier at the Bodega Avenue address.
Once at Eden Court, Schweitzer attempted to enter one residence but was unsuccessful. Schweitzer approached another residence and entered the home. Once inside the residence, Schweitzer pinned an adult female resident against the wall and attempted to kiss her. A struggle ensued and the female resident was successful in freeing herself and called 911 as she and her young child fled to a nearby neighbors’ residence. Schweitzer fled from that home and attempted to gain access to another home but was unsuccessful. Schweitzer then crossed over onto Cherry Street and entered another residence and was rifling through the kitchen when he was confronted by the male occupant. The male resident physically struggled with Schweitzer to remove him from his home. Schweitzer ultimately fled from that home and was confronted by nearby neighbors who detained him until police officers arrived on scene.
Schweitzer was placed under arrest, transported, and booked at the Sonoma County Adult Detention Facility for two violations of burglary, two attempted burglaries, assault with intent to commit sexual assault, and false imprisonment. Due to the egregious nature of the violations a bail enhancement was sought and obtained in the amount of $1.5 million.
The Petaluma Police Department wants to thank the reporting parties and alert neighbors in the area that took appropriate and decisive action to help keep the community safe.
Media inquiries may be directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-0991.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372