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DUI Driver Arrested After Collision
Incident: DUI Driver Arrested After Collision
Report Number: 23-3181
Occurred Date : July 22, 2023
Occurred Time: 7:47 p.m.
Location: E Washington St at N McDowell Blvd
Suspects: Catalina Cadena (57, Petaluma)
Charges: Driving Under the Influence (23152 CVC)
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 7:47p.m., officers from the Petaluma Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of E Washington St and N McDowell Blvd on report of a collision involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers contacted both involved parties and determined no one was injured during the collision. While speaking with the parties, officers noted one of the drivers, Catalina Cadena (57, Petaluma), had objective signs of alcohol intoxication and conducted a DUI investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, the officer determined Cadena was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and placed her under arrest. Cadena was later released to a sober party after being issued a citation to appear in court on the violation.
There were 4 additional DUI arrests on Saturday evening and into the morning hours of Sunday.
The Petaluma Police Department has been committed to increasing traffic safety, especially reducing the number of alcohol-related collisions. Petaluma Police advise motorist to plan ahead if you’re going to go out and drink alcohol, designate a sober driver or share a ride. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Media inquiries maybe directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-3181.
DUI Driver Arrested After Collision 
For Immediate Release Sunday, July 23, 2023
Issued By:Sergeant Mario Giomi, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372
Incident: DUI Driver Arrested After Collision
Report Number: 23-3181
Occurred Date : July 22, 2023
Occurred Time: 7:47 p.m.
Location: E Washington St at N McDowell Blvd
Suspects: Catalina Cadena (57, Petaluma)
Charges: Driving Under the Influence (23152 CVC)
Incident Summary
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 7:47p.m., officers from the Petaluma Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of E Washington St and N McDowell Blvd on report of a collision involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers contacted both involved parties and determined no one was injured during the collision. While speaking with the parties, officers noted one of the drivers, Catalina Cadena (57, Petaluma), had objective signs of alcohol intoxication and conducted a DUI investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, the officer determined Cadena was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and placed her under arrest. Cadena was later released to a sober party after being issued a citation to appear in court on the violation.
There were 4 additional DUI arrests on Saturday evening and into the morning hours of Sunday.
The Petaluma Police Department has been committed to increasing traffic safety, especially reducing the number of alcohol-related collisions. Petaluma Police advise motorist to plan ahead if you’re going to go out and drink alcohol, designate a sober driver or share a ride. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Media inquiries maybe directed to Lieutenant Garrett Glaviano at [email protected] or phone 707-778-4372. PPD Case 23-3181.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372