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Driver Arrested for Possessing a Concealed Firearm in Vehicle and Reckless Driving
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Driver Arrested for Possessing a Concealed Firearm in Vehicle and Reckless Driving
Occurred Date : November 15th, 2024
Occurred Time: 1:04 PM
Location: E. Washington Street and Copeland Street
Suspect: Angel Ruano-Ordaz (22-year-old Bellevue resident)
On 11/15/2024 at approximately 1:04 PM, a Petaluma Police Traffic Sergeant was conducting traffic enforcement near the intersection of E. Washington Street and Lakeville Street. At approximately this time, he observed a gold-colored Ford Mustang performing a “burnout” for over 100 feet in the intersection.
The maneuver caused a large plume of smoke that partially obstructed the vision of nearby drivers and was considered to be reckless driving. The sergeant performed a traffic stop of the vehicle and identified the driver as 22-year-old Angel Ruano Ordaz.
Based on Ordaz’s observed driving, he was placed under arrest for 23103 CVC- Reckless Driving and 23109(c) -Exhibition of Speed. After his initial arrest, he admitted that there was a concealed firearm in the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located an unsecured handgun in the center console with a loaded magazine resting against it.
An additional charge of 25400(a)(1) PC- Carry a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle, was added to his list of charges. His vehicle was impounded, and he was later transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked for the listed charges.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant M. Parnow at [email protected]. Or please contact them at 707-778-4372 and reference case PE24-0004462.
Driver Arrested for Possessing a Concealed Firearm in Vehicle and Reckless Driving 
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For Immediate Release
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Driver Arrested for Possessing a Concealed Firearm in Vehicle and Reckless Driving
Occurred Date : November 15th, 2024
Occurred Time: 1:04 PM
Location: E. Washington Street and Copeland Street
Suspect: Angel Ruano-Ordaz (22-year-old Bellevue resident)
Incident Summary
On 11/15/2024 at approximately 1:04 PM, a Petaluma Police Traffic Sergeant was conducting traffic enforcement near the intersection of E. Washington Street and Lakeville Street. At approximately this time, he observed a gold-colored Ford Mustang performing a “burnout” for over 100 feet in the intersection.
The maneuver caused a large plume of smoke that partially obstructed the vision of nearby drivers and was considered to be reckless driving. The sergeant performed a traffic stop of the vehicle and identified the driver as 22-year-old Angel Ruano Ordaz.
Based on Ordaz’s observed driving, he was placed under arrest for 23103 CVC- Reckless Driving and 23109(c) -Exhibition of Speed. After his initial arrest, he admitted that there was a concealed firearm in the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located an unsecured handgun in the center console with a loaded magazine resting against it.
An additional charge of 25400(a)(1) PC- Carry a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle, was added to his list of charges. His vehicle was impounded, and he was later transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked for the listed charges.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant M. Parnow at [email protected]. Or please contact them at 707-778-4372 and reference case PE24-0004462.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
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