Full Notification

On Wednesday September 3, 2014, Pleasanton Police Dispatch received a phone call from a citizen requesting a welfare check on a woman who had reportedly been battered by her boyfriend. The boyfriend was also alleged to have held a gun against the victim’s head. Officers met the victim outside of a residence on the 4000 block of Francisco Street. The victim reported to officers that her boyfriend, Michael Bousquet (32), hit her several times throughout the day. Bousquet held a gun against the victim’s head while threatening to kill her as he pulled the trigger. The victim sustained minor injuries during the assault.

Bousquet was located at the scene and arrested without incident. The gun was located inside the residence and found to be a pellet gun, similar in appearance to a semi-automatic firearm. Bousquet was booked into Santa Rita Jail on charges of PC 273.5 – Domestic Violence, PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon and PC 422 – Criminal Threats.

Domestic Violence is a serious crime and there are resources available to the victims and family members involved in abusive relationships. If you have any questions regarding Domestic Violence or are seeking help please contact the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.