Petaluma police arrest 17-year-old who reportedly threatened group with pellet gun during fight
PETALUMA (CBS SF/BCN) – Petaluma police arrested a 17-year-old Petaluma boy Wednesday after he reportedly pulled a firearm during a fight, which turned out to be a pellet gun.
Police said they responded to a 5:36 p.m. report of a fight involving 20 juveniles in the area of 2nd and D streets, according to a statement from police. The caller reported seeing one person pull a handgun and point it at others involved in the fight.
The crowd dispersed as officers arrived on the scene, but they were able to detain a person matching the description of the gunman trying to hide behind a nearby business.
During the arrest, officers recovered a replica gun that police determined to be a pellet gun, which they said had no visible markings to distinguish it from a real firearm.
Police arrested the suspect -- who they did not identify because he is a juvenile -- on suspicion of displaying a replica firearm and possessing a BB gun in public.
Police urge anyone with additional information about this incident to contact Officer M. Andrews at (707) 778-4372 or mandrews@cityofpetaluma.org.