Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, Jan. 13
7:33am The Reporting Party (RP) on Prune Tree Drive indicated his car was stolen. One key was in the car and another key was in his house. Officers responded and looked for the vehicle. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system. Subsequently, the license plates were removed and replaced with stolen license plates. The vehicle was later recovered by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office on Hwy 101 at the Central off-ramp. The vehicle was towed and the RP was notified.
9:51am A 44-year-old (YO) man on Bailhache Avenue at Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for a probation check. He was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. He was also questioned about another crime.
11:21am Vandalism occurred at Rena Charles Gallery on Healdsburg Avenue. Someone tore down a metal sign and knocked down a heavy planter causing damage to both. The RP wanted to press charges if the suspect could be identified. A report was taken.
5:12pm The RP on Marigold Way saw a man sitting in a chair on the RP’s front porch. The RP yelled at him to leave, but he nodded off and passed out. He had a large number of bags full of belongings. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and arrested the 69-YO man for trespassing and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding possession of nitrous oxide.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
9:27am The RP’s vehicle on Mountain View Drive was rummaged through. The RP noticed her garage door opener was missing and the garage door was open. She did not find anything missing from the garage. The RP was provided with an incident number.
9:40am The RP on North Street indicated a man was going through the RP’s recycle bin. The RP yelled at the man and the man yelled back. An officer responded and resolved the issue.
1:36pm A shoplifter at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue stole a sushi roll valued at $11.99. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.
1:44pm A vehicle near the Spoonbar on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped due to violations of vehicle lighting rules. A 40-YO man was cited for driving with a license suspended for driving under the influence (DUI).
3:36pm A man at BMO Bank on Center Street attempted to cash a fraudulent business check. An officer responded and detained the man. Medical assistance was requested because he got his finger stuck in the grill of a car. An investigation revealed that the man was the victim of a scam. A report was taken.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
12:15am A 48-YO man at Carson Warner Skate Park on Grove Street was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia and violating probation.
12:23pm A vehicle at The Lodge at Healdsburg on Grove Street was burglarized and the RP’s tools worth approximately $1,500 were taken. An officer responded and took a report.
12:42pm The RP near Outlander Men’s Gear on Plaza Street indicated she was taking a nap and listening to music in the plaza when a man stated she did not belong there and needed to leave. The RP was upset and believed he told her that due to her skin color. An officer responded and spoke to both people.
11:38pm Graffiti was reported on Grant Street at Fitch Street.
Thursday, Jan. 16
12:53am A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road for violating registration rules. A 53-YO man was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. A 51-YO man was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia and destruction or concealment of evidence.
1:58pm The RP on First Street indicated she received an email demanding she send BitCoin or the scammer would leak her browsing history. The RP was provided with the Federal Trade Commission website.
2:24pm A vehicle on Dry Creek Road at Kinley Drive was stopped for having an obstructed license plate. A 32-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failure to appear in court and possession of drug paraphernalia.
3:08pm The RP at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue stated a person was yelling and swearing in the back of the property. The RP stated a dog was left in the man’s room for more than 12 hours and was barking. An employee took the dog for a walk. Officers responded and conducted a probation search of his room. The 25-YO man was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a switchblade and violation of probation.
3:26pm Officers were asked to respond to a possible drunk driving accident on Dry Creek Road due to California Highway Patrol (CHP) being a significant distance away. Officers responded and assisted until CHP arrived.
8:39pm The RP saw a person on the balcony of a unit on Sawmill Court where the RP thought no one should be. The management of the property confirmed that no one should be there. Officers responded, but the RP subsequently determined the unit was being cleaned.
Friday, Jan. 17
3:57pm The RP on Harold Lane indicated there was damage to the front bumper of his vehicle and that the front emblem was gone. An officer responded and took a report.
5:17pm The RP at Healdsburg General Hospital indicated that a man who went in due to chest pain stated he wanted to kill his coworker with a hatchet. The man was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold. An officer and therapist responded and took a report.
8:12pm The RP near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street stated her wife’s daughter put her hands on the RP. The RP declined medical assistance and stopped answering questions from dispatch. Dispatch heard a verbal argument before the call disconnected. Officers responded. The incident had started on Hwy 101, so both the Healdsburg Police Department and the CHP took reports.
Saturday, Jan. 18
11:30am The RP at Metro PCS on Healdsburg Avenue believed that a man who defecated in front of the store in the past was back. Officers responded and spoke with both parties. The man was told not to return to the store. The RP decided not to file trespass paperwork against the man.
Sunday, Jan. 19
1:59am A man at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue was screaming at the gate and throwing rocks at the security guard. Officers responded, but the man had left on foot to nearby apartments. He was gone on arrival and unable to be located. Security agreed to call back if the man returned.
4:15am A vehicle on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road caught on fire. Healdsburg police officers responded and CHP handled the situation. A later investigation found that the vehicle had gone off the road for an unknown reason; the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene and his passenger was taken to the hospital.
8:51am The RP on Hidden Acres Road indicated someone went through the mailboxes on the street and there was a pile of mail in the street. Officers responded and returned the mail to the proper addresses. The RP was advised to contact the postmaster. A report was taken.
11:36pm Graffiti was reported at the Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue near the baseball field.
11:56pm A 48-YO man on Fitch Street at Grant Street was arrested and brought to county jail for violating probation.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
