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Arrest made for Assault with a Deadly Weapon
On 08/15/2024 at approximately 6:16 PM, the Petaluma Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call that a male subject was being struck by another male subject with a metal pipe at Steamer Landing in Petaluma.
Petaluma officers arrived on scene within minutes and observed a male subject, later identified as Joseph Anderson (54-year-old Petaluma resident) still actively attacking the victim, but no longer had the metal pipe in hand.
The initial arriving officers gave several commands to Anderson, who eventually complied. Officers detained Anderson without further incident for the remainder of the investigation. Officers canvassed the area and located the metal pipe that was allegedly used by Anderson during the assault.
After interviewing the victim and nearby witnesses, Anderson was determined to have attacked the victim unprovoked, and was arrested for 245 PC- Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was later transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked.
The victim was treated on scene for minor injuries and declined further medical treatment by Petaluma Fire Department Paramedics.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank those that notified the Petaluma Police Department of the incident and remained on scene until the officers arrived.
Any media inquires should be directed to Lieutenant Matt Parnow at [email protected] or 707-778-4372 regarding Petaluma PD case PE24-0003213.
Arrest made for Assault with a Deadly Weapon 
Incident Summary
On 08/15/2024 at approximately 6:16 PM, the Petaluma Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call that a male subject was being struck by another male subject with a metal pipe at Steamer Landing in Petaluma.
Petaluma officers arrived on scene within minutes and observed a male subject, later identified as Joseph Anderson (54-year-old Petaluma resident) still actively attacking the victim, but no longer had the metal pipe in hand.
The initial arriving officers gave several commands to Anderson, who eventually complied. Officers detained Anderson without further incident for the remainder of the investigation. Officers canvassed the area and located the metal pipe that was allegedly used by Anderson during the assault.
After interviewing the victim and nearby witnesses, Anderson was determined to have attacked the victim unprovoked, and was arrested for 245 PC- Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was later transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked.
The victim was treated on scene for minor injuries and declined further medical treatment by Petaluma Fire Department Paramedics.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank those that notified the Petaluma Police Department of the incident and remained on scene until the officers arrived.
Any media inquires should be directed to Lieutenant Matt Parnow at [email protected] or 707-778-4372 regarding Petaluma PD case PE24-0003213.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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