Petaluma Man Accused of Vandalism and Trespassing in Studio Complex Disturbance

Following a tumultuous incident at a local housing complex, the Petaluma Police Department responded to a report of vandalism and trespassing at the Studios at Montero. The disturbance, which occurred yesterday, involved Zeno Salinas-Rurales, a 28-year-old from Petaluma, who had a previous run-in with the law earlier this year at the same location, according to the Petaluma Police Department. Authorities were summoned to the scene around 5:22 PM after the property manager requested prosecution for Salinas-Rurales's attempted unauthorized entry into a room and vandalism. Despite the previous arrest, Salinas-Rurales was again involved in an altercation, for which, as a non-resident, he had no legal reason to participate. Prior encounter records indicated that the suspect, Salinas-Rurales, was known for assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, and methamphetamine possession on a separate occasion on July 30. On the recent occasion, he had barricaded himself in a room and was reportedly arming himself with whatever he could find, including scissors, a chair, and a bicycle frame. Officers found themselves a mere stone's throw from danger as Salinas-Rurales allegedly threw a lamp out of a window, nearly missing the officers outside. He continued to cause severe damage within the room, hurling more items and ignoring verbal commands. His resistance took about 30 minutes before he approached the officers with a broken chair, resulting in a Taser's deployment which incapacitated him for arrest. Salinas-Rurales's subsequent resistance required restraint for transport, with the Petaluma Fire Department taking him to the hospital for medical clearance before his booking at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility. He faces charges including felony vandalism, trespassing, and obstruction/threats against officers.