NewsKRON4October 25, 2026San Francisco County
Santa Rosa police arrest Vicente Perez following downtown assault and false imprisonment
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Vicente Perez was arrested by Santa Rosa police on Friday afternoon after officers witnessed him allegedly assaulting a woman, trying to grab her belt, and preventing her from fleeing on Wilson Street. Police booked Perez into Sonoma County Jail on accusations of false imprisonment, sexual battery, and resisting a peace officer, while the victim in her 30s was evaluated for injuries and required no medical attention.
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A downtown assault led to a suspect's arrest and booking into Sonoma County Jail on multiple criminal accusations.
Key Facts
- Vicente Perez was arrested on Friday at about 3:25 p.m. by Santa Rosa police officers.
- Officers responded to a call regarding a woman being attacked on Wilson Street, near Sixth Street.
- An officer on patrol with the Downtown Enforcement Team and responding officers witnessed Perez assaulting the victim and trying to grab her belt.
- Perez allegedly refused to let go of the victim's belt while officers took him to the ground.
- Perez was accused of false imprisonment, sexual battery, and resisting a peace officer.
- Perez was booked into Sonoma County Jail.
- The victim, described as a woman in her 30s, was evaluated for injuries and did not require medical attention.
Who's Mentioned
PersonVicente Perez“Man arrested and accused of false imprisonment, sexual battery, and resisting a ”OrganizationSonoma County Jail“Facility where the suspect was booked.”locationSixth Street“Location near where the incident occurred.”locationWilson Street“Location of the reported attack near Sixth Street.”OrganizationSanta Rosa Police Department“Responded to the call, witnessed the incident, and made the arrest.”OrganizationBay City News, Inc.“Copyright holder and news agency reporting the story.”