Full Notification

PRESS RELEASE 

For Immediate Release       Friday, August 1, 2025 

Issued By: 

Sergeant Ronald Flores, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, rflores@cityofpetaluma.org   

Incident: DUI Driver Involved in Vehicle Pursuit 

Report Number: 25-2665 

Occurred Date: July 31, 2025 

Occurred Time: 6:07 PM  

Location: Jess Avenue and Payran Street 

Suspect(s): Kathleen Storrs (60, Sonoma) 

Incident Summary 

On July 31, 2025, at approximately 6:07 PM, Petaluma Police Department officers were dispatched to investigate a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle in the middle of the road.  

Officers located Storrs’ vehicle, which then fled at a high rate of speed, running several red traffic lights. Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit, and Storrs led officers on a 5-mile, 15-minute pursuit with speeds from 3-50 miles per hour through the west side of Petaluma. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, helicopter, Henry-1, responded and assisted. Storrs eventually pulled down a dead-end road and was taken into custody without further incident.  

Storrs was determined to be driving while under the influence and was placed under arrest. Storrs was later booked at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility for violation of 23152 CVC- DUI, 11377 HS- Possession of a controlled substance, and 2800.1 CVC- Evading a Police Officer.   

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the community members who promptly reported suspicious activity, helping ensure the safety of our neighborhoods. Your vigilance made a significant difference. We also want to express our appreciation to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and the Henry 1 helicopter crew for their critical support. Their partnership was instrumental in bringing this incident to a successful and favorable resolution. Thank you all for your continued commitment to public safety. 

Media inquiries maybe directed to Lieutenant Zilverio Rivera at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 25-2665