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Subject arrested for Assaulting an officer, Burglary and Parole Violation
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Parolee Arrested for Assaulting an Officer and Burglary
Occurred Date : February 11th, 2026
Occurred Time: 04:40 PM
Location: Lucchesi Park, Petaluma
Suspect: Jimy Soriano-Vazquez (32-year-old Petaluma resident)
Charges: 69(a) PC- Felony Obstruct Officer
459 PC- Burglary
594(a)(2) PC- Felony Vandalism
3000.08 PC- Parole Violation
On 02/11/2026 at approximately 4:40 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a call from a community member that a subject was attempted to break into a building near Novak Drive at Lucchesi Park.
Officers were provided a description of the suspect and when the first responding officer arrived, he observed the suspect still attempting to break in. The suspect, who was later identified as Jimy Soriano-Vazquez fled from the officer.
The officer gave several commands to stop and a foot pursuit ensued. When the officer caught up to Soriano, he began to assault the officer and continue to try and flee. The officer was able to contain Soriano, drew his taser and waited for additional officers to arrive.
Soriano eventually surrendered after a short standoff. He continued to resist officers as he was placed into custody. He was ultimately transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked for the above charges.
Soriano is on active parole and a documented gang participant. He was also arrested on 02/01/26 by Petaluma officers for separate crimes, which included a separate violation of his parole.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank the alert community member who called in the criminal activity.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. River at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE26-0000578.
Subject arrested for Assaulting an officer, Burglary and Parole Violation 
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For Immediate Release
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Parolee Arrested for Assaulting an Officer and Burglary
Occurred Date : February 11th, 2026
Occurred Time: 04:40 PM
Location: Lucchesi Park, Petaluma
Suspect: Jimy Soriano-Vazquez (32-year-old Petaluma resident)
Charges: 69(a) PC- Felony Obstruct Officer
459 PC- Burglary
594(a)(2) PC- Felony Vandalism
3000.08 PC- Parole Violation
Incident Summary
On 02/11/2026 at approximately 4:40 PM, the Petaluma Police Department received a call from a community member that a subject was attempted to break into a building near Novak Drive at Lucchesi Park.
Officers were provided a description of the suspect and when the first responding officer arrived, he observed the suspect still attempting to break in. The suspect, who was later identified as Jimy Soriano-Vazquez fled from the officer.
The officer gave several commands to stop and a foot pursuit ensued. When the officer caught up to Soriano, he began to assault the officer and continue to try and flee. The officer was able to contain Soriano, drew his taser and waited for additional officers to arrive.
Soriano eventually surrendered after a short standoff. He continued to resist officers as he was placed into custody. He was ultimately transported to the Sonoma County Jail and booked for the above charges.
Soriano is on active parole and a documented gang participant. He was also arrested on 02/01/26 by Petaluma officers for separate crimes, which included a separate violation of his parole.
The Petaluma Police Department would like to thank the alert community member who called in the criminal activity.
For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Z. River at [email protected] or call 707-778-4372 and reference case PE26-0000578.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372