On December 22, 2024, a fight, which the Petaluma Police Department has confirmed turned into a felony assault, left one person unconscious and with severe injuries. The victim, in a bid for recovery, was rushed to the hospital, while the assailant, one William Werner, succeeded in initially eluding capture.

Thanks to the community's vigilance and the keen eyes of city surveillance, a breakthrough was achieved. As confirmed by the Petaluma Police Department, surveillance footage and a key video provided by a witness shed necessary light on the horrific events. A plea for public assistance, disseminated through various channels, called upon the locals to step forward with any knowledge they might hold about the suspect's identity.

Following the influx of tips from concerned citizens, authorities successfully issued a felony warrant for Werner. They charged him with assault with a deadly weapon and battery, causing serious bodily injury. The Petaluma Police Department's Community Impact Response Team apprehended the 30-year-old Petaluma resident without incident on Tuesday in a move that has seen him booked into Sonoma County Jail and brought to answer for his alleged actions.