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ENFORCER A Healdsburg Police officer waits while a colleague investigates a complaint on Center Street on June 4, 2024.

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7.

Monday, Sept. 2

11:16pm A vehicle exceeding the speed limit was pulled over on Hwy 101 at Lytton Springs Road. A 24-Year-Old (YO) male was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, DUI over .08% blood alcohol and driving without a valid license. He was booked and taken to county jail.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

9:23am A 34-Year-Old (YO) man on Falcon Way was cited to appear on a warrant regarding possession of drug paraphernalia.

4:20pm The Reporting Party (RP) called on behalf of her husband about a fraud at Wells Fargo Bank on Vine Street which occurred between March and May of 2024. At least $100,000 was taken through a telegram scam.

4:30pm The RP indicated that a drunk person stumbled out of CVS and left in a vehicle. An officer checked the area, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

6:21pm The RP on Canyon Run indicated a person violated a court order by sending text messages. An officer responded and took a report.

10:05pm The RP indicated that a reckless driver on South Fitch Mountain Road at Greens Drive did donuts, hit three speed bumps hard and sped off westbound on South Fitch Mountain Road. Officers responded and took a report.

11:53pm An officer contacted a suspicious vehicle at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach on Healdsburg Avenue. A 53-YO woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and violating probation. A 54-YO woman was arrested for public intoxication. Both women were taken to county jail.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

10:11am A man was reported at Russian River Covered RV Storage on Healdsburg Avenue attempting to steal gardening tools. Officers responded and located the man who did not have stolen items. The man was advised not to return to the business.

11:39am The RP went to the lobby of the Healdsburg Police Department to speak with an officer about a fraud. A report was taken.

11:55am Graffiti was reported at Evangel Assembly of God Church on Fitch Street.

2:53pm The RP stated that there was a miscommunication at Healdsburg Senior Center on Matheson Street and a man repeatedly made harassing calls to the business. The RP indicated he sounded “threatening.” The RP wanted the information logged, but did not want to press charges.

4:49pm The RP on Center Street at Matheson Street saw a woman in a vehicle and a man on a scooter in an argument. The man went to the woman’s driver-side window, spat on her and drove away running multiple stop signs. An officer checked the area, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

8:27pm A vehicle was stopped for crossing double yellow lines on North Street at Center Street.  A 78-YO man was arrested and released to a responsible adult for DUI.

Thursday, Sept. 5

8:57am The RP at West Plaza Park on North Street said a person threw a rock at his truck and broke his window. Before he parked, he noticed four transient people sitting on a bench by his truck. Upon return, he noticed the damage and the people were gone. The RP requested the incident to be logged.

3:30pm The RP went to the lobby of the Healdsburg Police Department to report two people for stealing his phone. He did not want to press charges but wanted the information logged.

5:07pm The RP at Bar Bravas on Center Street indicated his rear bumper was damaged in a hit-and-run accident. The RP asked local businesses for camera footage and was given an incident number.

8:21pm The RP reported two reckless drivers near the Park & Ride on Healdsburg Avenue. Both vehicles were seen weaving in and out of traffic and driving at an excessive speed. Officers were told to be on the lookout for the vehicles.

8:32pm An officer contacted two people in their vehicle at Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street, where a vehicle search was conducted due to an open container. A 22-YO woman was arrested for conspiracy to commit a felony and possession of marijuana to sell, give or transport. A 30-YO man was arrested for conspiracy to commit a felony, driving under the influence of both drugs and alcohol, and possession of marijuana to sell, give or transport. Both people were taken to county jail.

Friday, Sept. 6

9:35am Graffiti was reported at Badger Park on Heron Drive.

10:21am The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue reported that a woman stole $37 worth of merchandise. The RP wanted to press charges and file trespass paperwork against the woman.

10:41am A vehicle was stopped on Limerick Lane for lacking a visible and legible license plate. A 42-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for giving false identification to officers, violating probation and driving with a license suspended for DUI.

11:04am The RP, a security guard at Vineyard Plaza on Vine Street, stated a man was camping on the side of Dollar Tree. The man agreed to move along, but did not leave. An officer and a therapist contacted the man, who agreed to move along.

11:20am The RP at Russian River Covered RV Storage on Healdsburg Avenue stated that a U-Haul due back on Aug. 30 was not returned. The RP unsuccessfully tried to contact the renter several times. An officer responded and took a report. The following day, on Sept. 7, the vehicle was parked in front of the business.

1:57pm The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that a man stole approximately $19 worth of merchandise. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.

2:18pm An officer cited and released a 42-YO man at Fairview Inn & Suites on Healdsburg Avenue on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failing to appear in court and possession of drug paraphernalia.

3:27pm The RP on Grove Street said four or five juveniles beat the RP’s brother-in-law and stole his phone and wallet. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with the RP and a witness. The victim denied medical care. A report was taken and an investigation was underway.

4:17pm The RP on Grove Street received two fraudulent emails demanding money. An officer logged the information and provided advice.

Saturday, Sept. 7

1:18pm Two people were arrested at First Street and Piper in an incident reported in the Sept. 12 Tribune. Multiple drug-involved charges resulted.

2:52pm The RP at Syar Industries on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that a man went to the RP’s campsite and demanded property. When the RP did not give him a wheelbarrow, the man threw rocks at him. The RP was transferred to the Sheriff’s Office.

5:07pm The RP on Center Street at North Street indicated a vehicle was driving fast and erratic, almost hitting her when she crossed the street. The RP wanted the information logged.

10:51pm The RP at The Lodge at Healdsburg on Grove Street said a guest at the hotel harassed the front desk employees with multiple calls. The guest was intoxicated and caused other guests to complain. The guest yelled at employees when he was asked to quiet down. Officers contacted the guest and advised him that he would be removed from the property if the behavior continued.

Sunday, Sept. 8

12:38am The RP on North Street at East Street advised that when he returned to his parked car, the vehicle was missing two passenger tires. Officers responded and took a report.

2:50pm The RP on Tucker Street indicated that an E-cargo bike worth $2,500 was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

7:19pm Report of a possible drug overdose at Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue; the subject was described as “foaming at the mouth.” Officers contacted a man and a woman who was transported to the hospital. A 24-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for resisting or obstructing an officer.

9:35pm The RP at Drewish Deli on Mitchell Lane indicated that his employee went out to her vehicle and the back window was smashed. Her purse was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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