Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Dec. 16
3:45am The Reporting Party (RP), a security guard at Style District Salon on Healdsburg Avenue, indicated a woman sat by the back door of the property with her belongings. The RP asked her to leave, and she did not respond. The RP was unaware if the owner wanted to file trespass paperwork against the woman or press charges. Officers responded, and the woman was advised of the complaint. She agreed to move along.
11:33am The RP on Kennedy Lane indicated the son of the RP’s roommate received fraudulent emails requesting Bitcoin. The son did not lose money or respond to the scammer. The victim would block the sender and was advised to never give out any private or personal information to a person who is not a trusted source.
12:02pm The RP at Healdsburg General Hospital on University Avenue indicated that a discharged patient was given narcotics prior to leaving, and he promised to get a ride. The patient was seen getting into a vehicle, possibly as the driver. Officers responded, but the patient was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
1:53pm An unlicensed driver was cited on University Street at Piper Street.
6:30pm An officer stopped a vehicle on Matheson Street at Center Street for suspicion of having expired registration. The vehicle displayed a license plate that did not belong to the vehicle. Through a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun and about half an ounce of suspected methamphetamines. A 36-YO woman and 51-YO man were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and having forged or altered registration. The man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm and carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
8:08am The RP on Burgundy Road indicated that multiple times over the preceding few weeks the neighborhood mailboxes were all opened, mail was dispersed on the ground and packages were opened. The RP did not believe any of his packages or mail had been taken. The RP planned to contact the post office and postmaster regarding the situation. Another RP on Burgundy Road also reported mail tampering. She was also advised to contact the post office. An email was sent to patrol officers regarding the mail tampering.
9:15am A woman in front of Ceja Quality Tires on Healdsburg Avenue was yelling. She did not appear to be associated with a vehicle and seemed to be alone. Officers responded and contacted the RP and the woman. Medical assistance was requested for hallucinations. A 51-year-old (YO) woman was cited for carrying a switchblade and violating probation. She was transported to Healdsburg District Hospital.
9:25am The RP on Chablis Road picked up a lot of mail along Chiquita Road, Chablis Road and surrounding streets. She took the mail to the post office. The information was logged. She was advised to file a report at the police department.
9:51am Graffiti was reported on the Foss Creek Pathay by Dry Creek Road near the railroad tracks.
2:48pm A person at the L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for a probation check. A 47-YO man was cited and released for violation of probation, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
3:09pm A 46-YO woman on West Matheson Street violated probation. She was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and for violation of parole.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
12:19am Graffiti was reported at Metro PCS on Healdsburg Avenue.
12:25am The RP on Kennedy Lane indicated there was a person trespassing on the property who may have started a fire in a dumpster. The fire department responded to ensure the fire was out. A 31-YO man was arrested for arson and transported to county jail.
3:49am Graffiti was reported at Double O Mini Storage on Adeline Way,
8:28am Graffiti on a dumpster was reported at the Oak Grove Apartments on Grove Street. The graffiti was near a vehicle associated with someone who was robbed previously. The RP thought the vehicle and graffiti may be related.
8:45am Parts were stolen off the engine of a vehicle at Oak Grove Apartments on Grove Street on Dec. 17. The pink slip was also taken from the vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.
9:14am – 10:50am Several graffiti incidents reported at various locations near the Foss Creek Pathway.
3:38pm A vehicle was stopped on North Street at Fitch Street for a probation check and for running a stop sign. A 30-YO man was arrested and taken to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving without a license.
4:33pm Graffiti was reported on Matheson Street at East Street on a Post Office mailbox.
11:54pm A vehicle on Hwy 101 at the Central offramp was stopped for running a stop sign. An 18-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.
Thursday, Dec. 19
8:38am Graffiti was reported in Alley 2 at Fitch Street on an apartment and fences.
10:58am The RP indicated there was a reckless driver on Hwy 101 at Geyserville Avenue. The RP was transferred to California Highway Patrol (CHP).
11:43am An officer was flagged down by the RP on Brown Street. The RP stated a man was doing vehicle maintenance late at night. The officer located the house of the subject and relayed the information to patrol officers.
4:16pm The RP on Foss Creek Circle believed she received an email from PayPal. The email outlined a $399 charge on her account and provided a phone number. The RP called the fraudulent number to report the charge. The imposter she spoke to said it was a mistake and in order to fix it, the RP had to withdraw $39,999 in cash and people would come to her house to collect it. The RP knew it was a scam, and she did not lose money. The RP was referred to the credit bureau and the Federal Trade Commission website, www.FTC.gov.
4:29pm The RP on Grove Street received an advertisement from Boge Group on her cell phone to open a fraudulent Chase credit line of $150,000. The RP contacted Chase and was notified of the fraud. The RP lost $1,000 after opening two fraudulent Chase accounts and putting $500 in each. The RP followed up with the Boge Group based out of Nevada via the Better Business Bureau. The RP was subsequently referred to Nevada Consumer Affairs which in turn referred her to the Healdsburg Police Department.
Friday, Dec. 20
12:48am An officer contacted a 40-YO man near the Memorial Bridge on Healdsburg Avenue at Front Street. He was arrested and brought to county jail on an outstanding out-of-county felony warrant regarding burglary.
8:00am A vehicle fire occurred on Sunset Drive. The RP was transferred to REDCOM, fire dispatch. The RP was at the scene and the truck was safely on the side of the road. The RP was instructed to move 100 feet away from the vehicle. Firefighters responded. (See story, Dec. 26 issue.)
11:09am The RP on Sunnyvale Drive indicated an unwanted person was in his front yard. The RP did not want to file trespass paperwork against him, but wanted him to leave with his belongings. An officer and therapist on staff responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
11:45am The RP on Lorraine Court received several derogatory text messages from unknown phone numbers. An officer took a report.
Saturday, Dec. 21
9:56pm A woman who dined at Dry Creek Kitchen on Healdsburg Avenue reported she placed her purse on the back of a chair where she was sitting and when she got up it was gone. Multiple cards, ID and the RP’s cell phone and a blank check were inside the purse. An officer took the report.
Sunday, Dec. 22
8:40am The RP on Arabian Way was defrauded of $7,600 via the internet by a message she believed was from PayPal. The scammers indicated to her that a warrant for her arrest would go out if she did not cooperate. She notified the Bank of America, the Geek Squad and the Healdsburg Police Department. The Geek Squad worked on her laptop to remove applications to prevent further funds from being taken. The RP was advised to block all contact numbers and emails, put a fraud alert on her credit report, and contact the internet crime complaint center at www.ic3.gov.
8:41am The RP on Orchard Street indicated that her neighbor was likely driving drunk. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the vehicle. The RP called back and stated her neighbor was subsequently dropped off and did not drive back to the residence.
11:54am The RP on Lincoln Street indicated two vehicles were vandalized. A brother and sister were neighbors and shared a driveway. One vehicle was vandalized approximately seven days earlier and one vehicle was likely vandalized on Dec. 21. One of the vehicles was in the driveway and the other was in a closed garage with an unlocked door. Officers responded and took a report.
4:25pm A man on Piper Street at Fitch Street fell and was lying on the sidewalk. He appeared to need help. Officers responded and transported the man to Healdsburg General Hospital.
5:53pm The RP at Healdsburg District Hospital on University Avenue requested assistance for a 36-YO man. The man was physical with doctors. While officers were en route, the man left the building and subsequently returned to the emergency room. Officers arrested and brought the man to county jail for public intoxication.
8:42pm An accident on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road caused property damage when a car spun out. Multiple RPs were transferred to CHP. When Healdsburg officers arrived on the scene, the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located. CHP handled the situation.
10:57pm A possible drunk driver was swerving on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road. The RP was transferred to CHP. When an officer responded, the car was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner.
