Three Suspected DUI Drivers Arrested in Petaluma Over Weekend

Incidents included a wrong-way driver with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Petaluma police arrested three suspected drunk drivers in less than 48 hours last week, including a 27-year-old man accused of driving the wrong way with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. The other incidents involved a four-vehicle collision and a man found sitting in a parked, running vehicle with open containers of alcohol.

Why it matters

Impaired driving remains a major public safety concern, with the potential to cause serious injuries or fatalities. These arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by Petaluma police to crack down on drunk driving and keep the community safe.

The details

In the first incident, police stopped a 27-year-old San Francisco man near a Valero gas station after observing his vehicle traveling the wrong way. A chemical test measured his blood alcohol concentration at more than twice California's legal limit of 0.08%. Two days later, officers responded to a four-vehicle collision at Lakeville Street and Casa Grande Road, where they arrested a driver on suspicion of DUI who also had two outstanding warrants. Later that Saturday, police found a 42-year-old man sitting in a parked and running vehicle with multiple open containers of alcohol within reach, leading to his arrest.

  • The first arrest happened at 12:27 a.m. Thursday.
  • The second arrest occurred at about 7:47 p.m. on Saturday.
  • The third arrest took place later on Saturday.

The players

Petaluma Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for the arrests and ongoing efforts to curb impaired driving in the city.

27-year-old San Francisco man

The driver arrested for traveling the wrong way with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.

Driver involved in four-vehicle collision

The driver arrested on suspicion of DUI who also had two outstanding warrants.

42-year-old man

The driver found sitting in a parked and running vehicle with multiple open containers of alcohol within reach, leading to his arrest.

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The takeaway

These arrests underscore the ongoing challenge of impaired driving and the importance of proactive law enforcement efforts to keep roads safe. The community can play a role by reporting suspected drunk drivers and making responsible choices to avoid getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.