A man wearing nothing but a Speedo swimsuit and boots was arrested Saturday in Petaluma on suspicion of violating his probation and being in possession of a loaded firearm in a public place, police said Sunday.
Police responded to a report of a naked man walking through Steamer Landing Park shortly before 4 p.m. and made contact with 48-year-old James Johnson. Petaluma Police arrested James Johnson Aug 19, 2023 on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in public.Since Johnson was on probation, he was subject to random searches. Police allege they found a loaded Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun on his person, which had a high-capacity magazine in the well.
As officers attempted to place Johnson in handcuffs, he allegedly resisted but was eventually cuffed after a struggle. In addition to carrying a loaded firearm in public with a large capactiy magazine and violating his probation, Johnson was booked into the Sonoma County jail on suspicion of resisting a police officer.
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