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Driver Passed Out Behind the Wheel Arrested for DUI
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Monday February 18, 2019
Issued By:
Sergeant Lance Novello, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, lnovello@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Incident: Driver Passed Out Behind Wheel Arrested for DUI
Additional: 23152(a) VC
Report Number: 19-0644
Occurred Date: February 18, 2019
Occurred Time: 10:25 AM
Location: Lakeville Highway at Highway 101
Suspect(s): Ruben Angel-Sepulveda, a 32-year-old Santa Rosa resident
Petaluma Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a bystander report of a driver passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, which was blocking the northbound on-ramp to Highway 101 from Lakeville Highway. Petaluma Fire arrived first and transported the driver, Ruben Angel-Sepulveda, to Petaluma Valley Hospital for evaluation. Officers contacted him at the hospital.
Upon contacting Angel-Sepulveda, officers noticed he displayed signs of suspected alcohol impairment, and he admitted to drinking one beer. A DUI investigation was initiated, and he was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. His blood alcohol concentration was found to be over twice the legal limit of .08%.
Petaluma Police remind people to drink responsibly and use alternative forms of transportation, such as public transportation or ride-sharing services, as the average DUI will cost over $10,000.00 and result in a suspended driving privilege and increased insurance premiums.
Driver Passed Out Behind the Wheel Arrested for DUI 
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Monday February 18, 2019
Issued By:
Sergeant Lance Novello, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, lnovello@ci.petaluma.ca.us
Incident: Driver Passed Out Behind Wheel Arrested for DUI
Additional: 23152(a) VC
Report Number: 19-0644
Occurred Date: February 18, 2019
Occurred Time: 10:25 AM
Location: Lakeville Highway at Highway 101
Suspect(s): Ruben Angel-Sepulveda, a 32-year-old Santa Rosa resident
Incident Summary
Petaluma Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a bystander report of a driver passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, which was blocking the northbound on-ramp to Highway 101 from Lakeville Highway. Petaluma Fire arrived first and transported the driver, Ruben Angel-Sepulveda, to Petaluma Valley Hospital for evaluation. Officers contacted him at the hospital.
Upon contacting Angel-Sepulveda, officers noticed he displayed signs of suspected alcohol impairment, and he admitted to drinking one beer. A DUI investigation was initiated, and he was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. His blood alcohol concentration was found to be over twice the legal limit of .08%.
Petaluma Police remind people to drink responsibly and use alternative forms of transportation, such as public transportation or ride-sharing services, as the average DUI will cost over $10,000.00 and result in a suspended driving privilege and increased insurance premiums.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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