Petaluma Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Incident: Subject Arrested for Possession of Obscene Matter
Report Number: 24-5005
Occurred Date : February 25, 2025
Occurred Time: 8:54 a.m.
Location: Wilson Street, Petaluma
Suspect: Nicholas Petersen, age 31, Petaluma
Charges: 311.11(a)(1) P.C. (felony)
Incident Summary-
On 2/25/2025, at approximately 8:54 a.m., Petaluma Police Department detectives and officers from the Community Impact Response Team (CIRT) arrested Nicholas Petersen for an outstanding arrest warrant related to this investigation.
Petersen was stopped while driving into a shopping center. PPD detectives had previously received a tip related to illegal, obscene digital images/data, etc. During the investigation detectives established probable cause that showed Petersen was in possession of illegal and obscene material. Following the arrest, detectives served a search warrant at Petersen’s residence.
Petersen was arrested (pursuant to his warrant) for the following charge and booked at the Sonoma County Jail. 311.11(a)(1) P.C.; Possessing images/data, etc. of persons 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 Vedder at 707-781-1241 or utilize ppdtips@cityofpetaluma.org.
Press inquiries can be directed to Sgt. Ryan McGreevy at 707-778-4415.
