Petaluma Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, March 15, 2024
Incident: Subject Arrested for Possession of Obscene Matter
Report Number: 23-1223
Occurred Date : March 13, 2024
Occurred Time: 12:14 p.m.
Location: Rainier Circle, Petaluma
Suspect: Angel Vega, age 26, Petaluma
Charges: 311.11 P.C. (felony)
311.2 P.C. (misdemeanor)
Incident Summary-
On 03/13/2024, Petaluma Police Department detectives and officers arrested Angel Vega for an outstanding arrest warrant related to this investigation. PPD detectives had previously received a tip related to illegal images, digital data, etc. During the investigation detectives established probable cause that showed Vega was in possession of obscene material and had the intent to distribute said material. Vega was arrested (pursuant to his warrant) for the following charges and booked at the Sonoma County Jail.
311.11(a) P.C.; Possessing images/data, etc. of persons under 18 years of age engaging in or simulating sexual conduct.
311.2(c) P.C.; Distributing or possessing with the intent to distribute images/data, etc. depicting a person under 18 years of age, engaging in, or simulating sexual conduct.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Petaluma Police Department. Please contact Detective Estrella at 707-781-1206 or utilize [email protected].
Press inquiries can be directed to Sgt. Ryan McGreevy at 707-778-4415.
