Fijian detained for sexual assault charges
He was found exiting a vehicle shortly after entering a parking lot in the 1100 block of College Avenue where he was immediately detained immediately detained and later booked.
Friday 22 August 2025 | 02:00
A Fijian man , 42, has found himself at the mercy of the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility in Santa Rosa at the United States of America after sexually assaulting a woman.
Pene Cere, who was working as a security guard, was reported to have attempted to barge into the woman’s vehicle while she was sleeping, threatening to report her to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement if she didn’t open the door.
Cere faces charges of assault with attempt to commit rape per 220(a)(1) PC, and threatening arrest or deportation to commit sexual assault per 289(g) PC.
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A Sonoma County Superior Court judge has had his bail bond increased to $25,000 depending on the seriousness of his crime.
According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, Cere was a night-shift security guard who has worked in many places around Santa Rosa.
The victim in this case was reluctant to file a complaint, however with the support from family members, she finally came through prompting the investigation against him.
SRPD confirmed locating Cere, after a two-day investigation and extensive search and surveillance operation.
He was found exiting a vehicle shortly after entering a parking lot in the 1100 block of College Avenue where he was immediately detained immediately detained and later booked.
The Police Department confirmed that because he has admitted to the impersonation, there was a high chance that there may have been other victims.
Police are now investigating the matter further for possible witnesses and victims coming forward.
