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POLICE LOG
Here are some of the cases the Pet-
aluma police responded to recently.
The Argus-Courier publishes the
names of people arrested for serious
crimes such as those involving physi-
cal injury, property loss or damage of
property, including burglary, battery,
vandalism and drunken driving. Peo-
ple who are found innocent or who
have charges dropped may contact
the Argus-Courier to have follow-up
information published. Petaluma Po-
lice reported the following incidents.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
■ 12:06 a.m.: Brian G. Stanley,
56, of Petaluma was arrested at
900 Hopper St. for misdemeanor
public intixication.
Thursday, Jan. 25
■ 10:50 p.m.: Tyler J. Suit, 24,
of Rohnert Park was arrested at
the corner of Bodega Avenue
and Thompson Lane for misde-
meanor possession of controlled
substances and parapherna-
lia, and a felony violation of
probation.
■ 11:12 p.m.: Kevin Keow, 37,
of Rohnert Park was arrested
on Johnson Street at Kenilworth
Drive for misdemeanor driving
with a suspended license and
felony violation of Post-Release
Community Supervision orders.
Friday, Jan. 26
■ 12:19 a.m.: Rebecca S.
Rawson, 37, of Petaluma was
arrested on East Washington
Street for misdemeanor battery
on a spouse.
Saturday, Jan. 27
■ 9:23 a.m.: Jonathan J.
Rollstin, 41, was arrested at
the corner of Community
Center Way and East Madison
for possession of a controlled
substance intended for sale
(a felony) and misdemeaonr
violation of probation.
Life Tributes
IN THIS SECTION
CONGER, Mervyn Glenn
GARVEY, Sr., Terence M.
MYERS, Bettyann
Terence M. Garvey, Sr.
Terence “Terry” M. Garvey, Sr.,
90, died peacefully in Petaluma
on Sunday, January 7, 2018,
surrounded by his family. He
is survived by his children
Kathleen, Lett (Doris), Terry Jr.
(Tvang), Tom (Nancy) and Sheila;
grandchildren Lauren, Ben, Evan
and Natalie; sister Colleen;
and 10 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his wife Joanne; son John; and
siblings Constance, Thomas
and Daniel. Terry was born in
Appleton, WI to Celestine and
Agnes Garvey. He left Appleton
for the University of Notre Dame
earning a Bachelor of Science
degree in Civil Engineering and
the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology earning a Master of
Science degree in Engineering
and Construction. He served in
the Army, attended the Engineer
Officer Candidates School and
was commissioned as a second
lieutenant. In 1956 he married
Joanne Welch in Fort Worth, TX.
In the early years of marriage he
worked for the family firm of Fox
Valley Construction in Appleton
until moving to Arizona where he
worked for the Salt River Project
and then Amstar Corporation
in San Francisco. In 1968 the
family moved to Petaluma. He
retired as the Chief Engineer
for Westlands Water District
in Fresno. As a husband and
father of six, Terry found time to
contribute to the community by
leading Cub Scouts, coaching
soccer, teaching catechism, and
serving on the Old Adobe School
Bettyann Myers
88, of Petaluma, CA. Born
February 24, 1929 as Bettyann
McIntire in Wheeling, WV.
She passed January 21, 2018,
peacefully after a long battle
with COPD. Daughter of George
L McIntire and Martha C.
(McIntire) Miller. Sister Rosemary
(McIntire) Nickerson and Martha
L McIntire. Married to William
J Myers passed December 28,
2009. They will be united again
at Sacramento Valley National
Cemetery. Mother of William C
Myers (Bonnie) of Rohnert Park,
CA and Louis D Myers of Rapid
City, SD. Grandmother of Dale
(Jessica) Myers, Christopher
Myers, Willy Myers, Crystal
Myers, Robbie (Denise) Myers,
and Amanda Myers. Great-
grandmother of Skyler, Tasha,
Lexis, Allen, and Bentley.
Bettyann worked on various
westside projects, community
pools/recreation /Fire/Medical,
■ 1:14 p.m.: James R. Davis Jr.,
46, of Santa Rosa was arrested
at 124 Petaluma Blvd. for felony
violation of probation.
■ 9:51 p.m.: Jamie R. Lamm,
28, of Santa Rosa was arrested
at Caulfield Lane and Crinella
Drive for assault with a deadly
weapon (not a firearm), assault
with injury, and violation of
probation, all felonies.
Sunday, Jan. 28
■ 12:45 a.m.: Steven Needels,
63, of San Anselmo was arrested
at 1052 S. McDowell Blvd. for
misdemeanor driving under the
influence of alcohol.
■ 2:20 p.m.: Aldair F. Ramirez-
Aguilar, 23, of Petaluma was
arrested at the corner of Keller
Street and Western Avenue for
recklessly driving in a parking
lot while under the influence of
alcohol, all misdemeanors.
■ 9:19 a.m.: Sabrina M.
Burns, 22, of Stockton was
arrested at 400 McDowell Blvd.
for misdemeanor possession
of controlled substances and
paraphernalia. Also arrested at
the site was Daniel R. Duarte,
28, of Petaluma for possession
of a controlled substance.
■ 12:28 p.m.: Reyana M. Knut-
ti, 31, of Petaluma was arrested
at the corner of Anna Way and
Crinella Drive for felony theft of
a vehicle and possession of a
stolen vehicle, and misdemean-
or possession of a controlled
substance.
■ 3:51 p.m.: Marlon H. Trussell,
26, of Santa Rosa was arrested
at 246 Park Place Drive for
misdemeanor possession of a
controlled substance.
■ 8:43 p.m.: Steve F. Goff, 32,
identified as a transient, was
arrested on Lakeville Street for
felony violation of probation.
Board. In retirement he enjoyed
being a member of Kiwanis, SIRS
and the Camera Club. He found
strength in his faith, especially
after Joanne’s death. He was
a member of St. James Parish,
participated in the Catholic
Business Club Breakfasts,
volunteered with the St. Vincent
de Paul Society and become a
Eucharistic Minister for patients
at Petaluma Valley Hospital. His
children have happy memories of
camping in Tuolumne Meadows,
Bible bedtime stories and his
interest in nature and science,
especially geology. Terry often
had a twinkle in his eye when
greeting or teasing friends
and acquaintances. He will
be remembered for his sharp
intellect, thoughtful conversation
and genuine interest in people.
A Funeral Mass will be held
on Saturday, February 17,
2018, 11:00 am at St. James
Catholic Church. Donations in
Terry’s memory may be made to
Catholic Charities, the St Vincent
de Paul Society, or the Committee
on the Shelterless (COTS).
Den mother pack1 and worked
in retail locally. Bettyann was in
Hostess Club, and enjoyed being
a volunteer with a great group of
young Ladies at Petaluma Valley
Hospital.
There will be a celebration of life
held February 10th at 11 a.m.
at St. John’s Lutheran Church,
455 McNear Ave., Petaluma,
CA. Memorial donations may
be made to St. John’s Church.
Www.lcmsj.org
■ 8:56 p.m.: A 13-year-old
juvenile from Santa Rosa was
arrested at the corner of Cope-
land Street and East Washington
Street for giving false identifi-
cation to a police offer. That’s a
misdemeanor.
Monday, Jan. 29
■ 1:08 a.m.: Terry L. Slater, 55,
of Petaluma was cited at 1st
and D streets for driving with a
suspended license, and failing
to display proof of registration,
both misdemeanors.
■ 2:13 a.m.: Andrew R. Brown,
36, identified as a transient, was
arrested at Washington and Wa-
ter streets for public intixication
and violation of probation, both
misdemeanors.
■ 8:17 a.m.: Blaise I. Dunn II,
18, of Petaluma was arrested at
Magnolia Avenue and Petaluma
Boulevard North for battery with
serious bodily injury and causing
harm to and elderly dependent,
both felonies.
■ 11:29 a.m.: A 17-year-old
Petaluma juvenile was arrested
at Magnolia Avenue and Peta-
luma Boulevard North for felony
battery with serious bodily injury.
■ 1:20 p.m.: Matthew L.
Hermsmeyer, 45, of Petaluma
was arrested at Denny’s Restau-
rant, 4986 Petaluma Blvd., for
felony vandalism and misde-
meanor violation of probation.
■ 4:23 p.m.: Christopher A.
Pohlman, 41, identified as a
transient, was arrested at Ellis
Street and Johnson Drive for
misdemeanor public intoxica-
tion.
■ 8:32 p.m.: Robert J. Murray,
22, of Corvalis, Oregon, was
cited at 176 N. McDowell Blvd.,
for possession of controlled
substances and paraphernalia,
all misdemeanors.
SWAIN, Vivian Moore
Mervyn Glenn “Merv” Conger
Mervyn Glenn Conger (Merv)
was born on May 30, 1923,
in Petaluma, CA. He passed
away peacefully at the age of
94 at Santa Rosa Memorial
Hospital on January 26, 2018,
surrounded by his loving family.
Merv was the loving husband
of the late Dorothy Sganzini
Conger, beloved father of
Shelley Medeiros (Vasco),
and Heidi Johnson (Steve). He
had six grandchildren that he
adored – Zachary and Alyssa
Medeiros, Mikhayla, Jesse,
Gianni, and Nicoletta Johnson.
Merv was predeceased by his
parents Glenn and Alma Conger.
Merv attended Petaluma High
School. He served in the Air
Force during World War II as
an Airline Mechanic and gained
the status of Sharp Shooter.
He met Dorothy through her
uncle Bill Pereira while riding
in their motorcycle club. He
married Dorothy Sganzini on
July 14, 1946. Merv owned
and operated H&S Service
Garage in Petlauma for 35
years. Merv was a man of many
talents; mechanic, airline pilot,
electrician, plumber, welder, and
just excelled at fixing anything
with his hands. Merv loved to
fly his Piper and Lusc planes out
onto Drakes Bay in Tomales,
land and then abalone, fly back
out. He also flew to the Sierras
to trout fish with his business
Vivian Moore Swain
1921 - 2018
Passed away peacefully on
January 25, 2018 at the age
of 96. Known as Granny to
her seven grandchildren, their
children and spouses and many
Petaluma kids. Vivian was a
planner, every day filled with life,
and was always busy with one
or more projects. Her last was
crocheting hats and scarves for
COTS at Christmas. She was an
avid traveler and volunteer for
her church and Christmas Cheer.
Vivian was devoted to her family
and loved being a part of her
grandchildren’s lives through
texting or email messages.
Vivian was a smart and fiercely
independent woman decades
ahead of her time and an
inspiration to many. She will be
sorely missed but not forgotten.
She was welcomed to heaven
by her husband, Raymond and
sons Kenneth and Robert. She
is survived by her son, Donald,
daughters-in-law Joyce and
PETALUMA ARGUS-COURIER • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018
■ VIEWPOINT ■
What do you miss about childhood?
(Interviews and photos by Crissy Pascual)
Dennis Geri Andra
Mulvihill McLaughlin Auz-Olson
Dennis Mulvihill Geri McLaughlin Andra Auz-Olson
of Petaluma, private of Petaluma, retired of Petaluma, retired:
investigator: “My teacher: “My folks and “The sense of just
friends. I still see some my dad particularly. I ‘being’ and playing and
high school friends but miss the warmth and being carefree and just
people move and you security I felt with him.” having fun.”
lose contact.”
Teen dies in Tomales crash
Police arrest suspectd DUI driver in accident We’ve tried to really focus
on maintaining as much
that killed Tomales High School student normalcy as we can, but
still giving kids and staff
By CHRISTI WARREN De Santiago, 18, died in the opportunity to process
AND RANDI ROSSMANN a head-on collision that and grieve. It’s been a lot
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
closed Highway 1 south of of reminding ourselves
Even before the Tuesday the bayside Marin County of all the things we loved
morning assembly at To- town of Marshall for five about him.”
males High School, nearly hours, the CHP said. Maintaining normal-
everyone already knew. De Santiago was the cy meant not canceling
A day earlier, 2017 passenger in a Honda Tuesday night’s home
graduate Ricardo “Ricky” Prelude being driven south basketball games against
De Santiago, a popular and by his friend Lucas Mc- St. Vincent de Paul High
athletic soccer and basket- Fadden, 23, just after 4:30 School, but instead playing
ball star with an ear-to-ear p.m. when the car drifted them in De Santiago’s
grin, had died in a crash into the opposite lane on honor.
police suspect involved a left curve, the CHP said. “The idea is, that’s what
drunken driving. McFadden tried to correct Ricky would have wanted
his position, but ended up to do. He wouldn’t have
in the path of an oncoming wanted us to stop,” said
Peterbilt dump athletic director
truck towing an Dominic Sacheli,
excavator, the CHP who has known
said. De Santiago since
De Santiago was the third grade,
pronounced dead and spent the past
at the scene. Mc- three years teach-
Fadden, who police
determined was
ing him math.
Before the boys’
intoxicated at the Ricardo varsity game Tues-
time of the crash, De Santiago day night, Sacheli
suffered major in- said a few words
juries and remained hospi- about him. A moment of
talized Tuesday. The truck silence followed.
driver, Kevin Furlong, 54, “He was definitely the
was uninjured. type of kid that was hard
The tightknit Tomales to get mad at,” Sacheli
High School campus said. “He wasn’t like the
mourned Tuesday as news best student, and he could
of De Santiago’s death was be a little bit social but he
announced in an early had this smile, like this
morning assembly in the ear-to-ear grin, and he was
gym where he played so smart.
many basketball games “So he could make you
as a point guard for the laugh a little bit, and any
Braves. time you’d try to get on
Most of the students al- him for anything, he’d
ready knew — Tomales is flash that smile at me,
a small town, and the high and you couldn’t really do
school is just as small with much after that.”
partner, cousin, and friends.
an enrollment of 145 this Sacheli also knows Mc-
After Dorothy passed his son-in-
laws got him back into fishing year, said Principal Adam Fadden, the driver.
again, this time large mouth Jennings. “Those two families are
bass. The entire family started a “People have been pretty tight,” Sacheli said.
tradition of a yearly vacation to reflective,” Jennings said. “Luke was a great kid, too.
Clearlake, fishing, boating, and “People have been sad. … It’s a tough one.”
enjoying each other’s company
for the last 30 years. Merv
will be missed by his family,
who loved his passion for life,
eyes, and his stories. Woman killed
wonderful smile, beautiful blue
Viewing will commence at 11:30
a.m. at St. Vincent’s Church,
Petaluma, CA, on Saturday,
February 3, 2018 followed by on SMART track
the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m.
His Funeral Mass will be held
on Saturday, February 3, 2018
Police investigate paramedics found the
at 11:30 a.m. at St. Vincent’s
woman’s body on the west
Church, Petaluma, CA. In lieu Santa Rosa death as side of the tracks, just
of flowers, donations may be
made to Memorial Hospice, 439
possible suicide south of Hearn Avenue.
College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA Hearn Avenue was
95401. By RANDI ROSSMANN closed a block in each
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT direction from the tracks,
A woman struck and and huge long lines of
killed early Wednesday by yellow police tape roped
a SMART train in south off the area. Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, was standing police Sgt. Summer Black
on the railroad tracks said officers were talking
when she was hit and had to the engineer driving the
been warned of the train’s train, the conductor and
immediate approach by its 20 passengers on board.
blaring horns, Santa Rosa Video from the train,
police said Wednesday af- expected to be viewed by
ternoon. Police confirmed police later Wednesday,
that they are investigating was expected to show
the death as an apparent the woman’s movement
suicide. as the train approached,
Authorities identified said SMART Police Chief
the woman as Marion Jennifer Welch, who was
Harrison, 64, of Santa at the crash scene.
Rosa. The death marks the The passengers and
first reported fatality in train remained at the
connection with operation scene more than two hours
of the commuter train, afterward. Welch said
which launched service service remained open to
in August. The collision the north and south, with
was witnessed by at least buses being used to bridge
Marsha and her grandchildren: one person who said it the closure.
Katrina (Jason), Nicole, Brenda appeared the woman knew On the train, a passen-
(Jason), Samuel (Lauren), Karen the train was approaching ger described the scene
(Darren), Lindsey (Kari), Kristin and made no effort to get once police arrived, saying
and 12 great-grandchildren. out of the way. several Santa Rosa officers
Memorial Service will be held The first report of boarded the train and
at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 4 the collision came from interviewed each person,
at the First Presbyterian Church, SMART train dispatchers taking photographs of
939 B Street, Petaluma, CA. In who contacted emergency everyone’s photo identi-
lieu of flowers, donations may dispatchers at 7:36 a.m. to fication and asking what
be made to: Memorial Fund of report a collision between they’d been aware of or
First Presbyterian Church, Vivian the train and a pedestrian what they’d seen. By about
Swain Scholarship Fund. at Hearn Avenue. Santa 9:40 a.m. the train was
Rosa firefighters and AMR moving.