Search Warrant Leads to Possession of Methamphetamine and Weapons Violations

On 06/18/2025, detectives from the SRPD Narcotics Team, Gang Crimes Team, and Petaluma PD, executed the service of a search warrant at three locations. A marked PPD K9 officer initiated a traffic stop on the suspect in the 5300 Block of Old Redwood Hwy, Petaluma, pursuant to the search warrant. Detectives searched the vehicle and located a loaded 1911 Colt .45 in a Crown Royal bag on the floorboard where the suspect was sitting. Additionally, approximated two and a half ounces of suspected methamphetamine was found on the suspect’s seat, concealed under the seat cover. The suspect was identified as 59-year-old Sonoma resident, Kelly James Roach. Roach is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

SRPD Narcotics detectives then executed the service of a search warrant at two storage units in the 6000 block of Commerce Dr, Rohnert Park. Detectives located a cache of firearms, both handguns and rifles, along with thousands of rounds of various ammunitions and firearm parts.

The SRPD GCT responded to the 18600 block of Manzanita St, Sonoma and executed the service of a search warrant at that location. No contraband was located there.

Roach was booked into the Sonoma County jail for the following violations:

• 29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
• 30305(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
• 11370.1(a) H&S – Possession of a Firearm and Controlled Substances.
• 11377(a) H&S – Possession of a Controlled Substance. 
• 25850 PC – Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place.
• 25400 PC – Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle.
• 30605 PC Possession of an Assault Weapon.