'Harsh consequences': Petaluma man arrested for continued school threats over Pride flags

(Crohn)-Police say a 45-year-old man was arrested by claiming that he is “criminal threats” in several messages against a boycott of Betaloma schools, in which he demanded the removal of the flags of pride-saying “severe consequences” will follow if they are not dropped.

Petaloma Police Administration says that its officers took Josh Garzoli to reservations after 12:30 pm on Thursday after a series of confrontations reported between the suspect and the provincial official. Police released the following timeline of the events:

  • On May 30, 2025, Garzoli left an audio post with Petaloma school officials demanding the removal of pride from the school’s lands.
  • On June 2, 2025, Garzoli arrived at the Petaluma Schools Management Office. He was reported that he was angry and angry, demanding the removal of the flags of pride, but he left without any other accident.
  • On the morning of June 5, 2025, at approximately 9:18 am, the Petaloma Police Department responded to a report on the criminal threats towards the Betaloma City City boycott official. “

Investigators say Jarzoli then sent a “e -mail that warns of danger” to the official in which he demanded the removal of flags before the end of the school day on Thursday and said that “the provincial official will be executed” if the flags remain. “

Petaluma PD says Garzoli has been booked in reservation on suspicion of violation.California Penal Code 422 – criminal threats“It is a crime. The police say that the suspect has increased to $ 750,000.

“We are working closely with Petaluma schools to ensure additional security measures, and the provincial employees feel support and protection,” the police said. “The safety of our school staff, students and the broader community is our top priority.”

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