Man arrested after breaking into apartment in Petaluma

A man was arrested after allegedly vandalizing and breaking into an apartment in Petaluma Wednesday afternoon, the police department said.

Police said the on-site property manager of the Studios at Montero apartment complex called authorities at around 5:20 p.m. to report that a previously arrested person, who is not a resident of the complex, had vandalized property and was trying to enter a room without permission.

The manager had requested prosecution for vandalism and trespassing, according to officials.

Upon arrival, police said the suspect was identified as 28-year-old Zeno Salinas-Rurales, who was known to officers from a July 30 incident at the same location.

Authorities reported Rurales was barricaded inside a room belonging to a resident who was not at home at the time. Rurales repeatedly slammed the door, threw objects inside the room and ignored numerous verbal commands in both English and Spanish, according to officials.

The police department said Rurales was also observed arming himself with multiple improvised weapons, including scissors, a chair and a bicycle frame.

Officials added Rurales then smashed a lamp through the window and continued to throw additional items, damaging the room.

After 30 minutes, the suspect approached the doorway while armed with a broken chair, police said. Authorities reported an officer deployed a taser, causing Rurales to fall to the ground, and he was then handcuffed.

While being handcuffed, police said Rurales continue to physically resist and was placed into a maximum-restraint device for transport.