Man Arrested With Loaded Gun, Cocaine In Downtown Petaluma: Police

PETALUMA, CA — A 22-year-old Petaluma man was arrested on suspicion of multiple gun- and drug-related charges early Sunday morning when officers responded to a call about a man brandishing a gun in downtown Petaluma, police said.

Around 12:05 a.m. Sunday, the Petaluma Police Department received a report that a man pointed a gun at multiple people on Kentucky Street. The caller provided a detailed description of the armed man and officers responded to the 100 block of Kentucky Street and contacted George Ruiz, who matched the description, Acting Petaluma police Sgt. Chris Ricci said in a news release.

"Officers detained Ruiz without incident and retrieved a Smith & Wesson pistol from his front waistband," Ricci said. "The firearm was loaded, the serial number appeared to be altered, and a record’s check on the firearm was unsuccessful. The firearm had a large-capacity magazine inserted in the magazine well."

Police allege Ruiz was also found with what appeared to be cocaine.

Ruiz was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in a public, assault with a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance while armed, and possession of a large capacity magazine, police said.

"The Petaluma Police Department wants to thank the reporting party and community members for their assistance in identifying Ruiz and helping keep the community safe," Ricci said.