A 34-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of battery on a law enforcement officer. He was recognized by an officer who knew a warrant had been issued for his arrest. The man, identified as Francisco Perez, was approached by the officer, and an altercation ensued.

The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday. Further details about the events surrounding the arrest are available from the authorities.

The man is from Petaluma, and the police department there reported the arrest.