PETALUMA, CA — “On April 12, 2026, at approximately 1:24 AM, Petaluma Police Department officers observed a gray BMW committing multiple traffic violations in the area of N. Water Street and E. Washington Street. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, at which time the driver fled, prompting officers to initiate a vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit covered approximately two miles through city streets, during which the driver reached excessive speeds and disregarded multiple traffic control devices.
The vehicle pursuit concluded in the area of Ponderosa Drive, where the driver stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and apprehended the suspect approximately a quarter of a mile away near the Baywood Apartment complex…