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Assault with a Deadly Weapon
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, March 15th, 2024
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: PE24-0001119
Occurred Date : March 15th, 2024.
Occurred Time: 12:45 PM
Location: 100 Block of Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma
Suspect: Unknown
Charges: 245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On 03/15/2024 at approximately 1:25 PM, the Petaluma Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from a 17-year-old male juvenile who reported he was attacked by an unknown subject while on a basketball court in the 100 block of Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. The victim stated the incident had occurred approximately 45 minutes prior to being able to contact the police.
The victim reported an unknown male subject jumped a chain link fence and slashed him with a broken piece of glass, that was partially wrapped in duct tape to act as a handle.
The victim stated the attack was unprovoked and did not know who the suspect was. He was described as a white male adult, older in age, had long grey or black hair, and was wearing an orange SF Giants hat, green flannel shirt and blue jeans.
Officers responded to the area where the assault reportedly occurred and processed the scene for any evidence and/or leads.
The victim sustained a minor injury that did not require any medical attention.
The Petaluma Police Department will be increasing patrols in the area in an effort to deter any further such activities.
The Petaluma Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating any possible witnesses to the incident. If anyone has any information that may assist with identifying the suspect or develop leads in the investigation, we encourage you to contact the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.
Officer D. Dickerson is investigating the incident, and he can be reached at [email protected] or 707-781-1236.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon 
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For Immediate Release
Friday, March 15th, 2024
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: PE24-0001119
Occurred Date : March 15th, 2024.
Occurred Time: 12:45 PM
Location: 100 Block of Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma
Suspect: Unknown
Charges: 245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Incident Summary
On 03/15/2024 at approximately 1:25 PM, the Petaluma Police Department Dispatch Center received a call from a 17-year-old male juvenile who reported he was attacked by an unknown subject while on a basketball court in the 100 block of Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. The victim stated the incident had occurred approximately 45 minutes prior to being able to contact the police.
The victim reported an unknown male subject jumped a chain link fence and slashed him with a broken piece of glass, that was partially wrapped in duct tape to act as a handle.
The victim stated the attack was unprovoked and did not know who the suspect was. He was described as a white male adult, older in age, had long grey or black hair, and was wearing an orange SF Giants hat, green flannel shirt and blue jeans.
Officers responded to the area where the assault reportedly occurred and processed the scene for any evidence and/or leads.
The victim sustained a minor injury that did not require any medical attention.
The Petaluma Police Department will be increasing patrols in the area in an effort to deter any further such activities.
The Petaluma Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating any possible witnesses to the incident. If anyone has any information that may assist with identifying the suspect or develop leads in the investigation, we encourage you to contact the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.
Officer D. Dickerson is investigating the incident, and he can be reached at [email protected] or 707-781-1236.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372