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CRIME & SAFETY
Suspected Gunman Detained After Vigilant Motorist Alerts California Highway Patrol on US-101
Last Friday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Rosa responded to an alarming situation on US-101 near Petaluma. A motorist called 911 to report that a suspect had brandished a handgun while driving southbound. The caller kept the suspect in view and provided live updates to CHP dispatch, playing a critical role in relaying information that likely aided in the swift response from law enforcement. This incident was detailed in a post on the Santa Rosa CHP's Facebook page.
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