Full Notification

On 03/11/2014, at approximately 1:50PM, Sonoma County Sheriff Office Property Crime Detectives went to the 10200 block of Burgundy Way in Sebastopol regarding a wanted person. Patrick James Barsky, 30 years old, living in Sebastopol, had four outstanding arrest warrants. The arrest warrants were for the following charges: Felony Evading Arrest, Possession of controlled substance for Sales, Transportation of a Controlled Substance, DUI, driving on a suspended license, and possession of a concealed weapon.

Property Crime Detectives got a tip that Barsky was at house in the 10200 block of Burgundy Way in Sebastopol. Detectives went to the house and saw Barsky outside. Detectives placed the house under surveillance and requested additional units to respond to assist with arresting Barsky. The last time detectives tried to arrest Barsky, he led them on a high speed pursuit prior to being arrested.

Once additional units arrived, Detectives went to the house. Barsky had gone inside the house and refused to come out. A police dog was summoned to the scene and Barsky was located in room off the garage. Barsky had climbed onto the rafters and refused to come down. Detectives had to physically remove Barsky from the rafters and he was placed under arrest. Barsky sustained some minor abrasions during his arrest. Barsky was booked at the county jail for his outstanding warrants, along with a new charge of Resisting/Delaying Officers. Barsky’s bail is $97,500.

Press release prepared by Sgt. Michael Raasch
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
Property Crimes Investigation Unit
(707) 565-2838
Case #140311-027