n an incident reported by the Petaluma Police Department, officers and medical personnel were called to the scene of a violent incident at about 3:43 AM on April 23, where they discovered a victim with significant facial and head injuries.
Fleeing the scene before law enforcement arrived, Hiram Joseph, a 52-year-old man from Santa Rosa, was later nabbed by the authorities, having been linked to the assault after the victim and witnesses named him the assailant. Bleeding and unconscious from the attack, the victim was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical care done by the Petaluma Fire Department Medics.
Joseph, who was required to wear a GPS ankle monitor as part of his California Department of Corrections parole conditions, didn't elude capture for long. Using GPS data, Petaluma Police traced Joseph down to South Santa Rosa. With the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office stepping in to detain Joseph until Petaluma Police could take over, this arrest became a joint operation.
After being taken into custody, Joseph faced an interview with the officers. Booked into the Sonoma County Jail Main Adult Detention Facility for Assault Causing Great Bodily Injury and held with a No Bail Parole Violation Hold, it was revealed by the authorities via their online alert. Unable to escape his past, Joseph's current run-in with the law adds another chapter to a potentially long history with the criminal justice system.
In a statement of interdepartmental gratitude, the Petaluma Police Department acknowledged the vital role played by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office in the swift apprehension of the suspect. The Petaluma Police highlighted the routine collaboration between Sonoma County Law Enforcement agencies as a key component to maintaining public safety and reducing crime.
Reiterating its commitment to public service and crime reduction, the Petaluma Police Department encouraged residents to remain engaged and report crimes. For further information regarding the case, contact LT Garrett Glaviano via email at [email protected] or by phone at 707-778-4372, referencing case number 24-1689.
