Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Dec. 2
11:24am A vehicle was stopped at Simi Winery on Healdsburg Avenue for violating vehicle registration rules. A 56-year-old (YO) man was cited for possessing false identification, driving without a license, violating vehicle registration rules and lacking proof of insurance. The identification was seized for evidence.
1:35pm The Reporting Party (RP), a witness, indicated that a hit-and-run accident occurred at Tayman Park Golf Course on South Fitch Mountain Road. The RP could not describe the suspect vehicle and stated that the victim was somewhere on the golf course. The RP was asked to have the victim and witnesses call the Healdsburg Police Department when the victim returned from the golf course.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
1:42pm The RP, the owner of Flyers on Healdsburg Avenue, stated multiple transients were on the property. Officers responded and contacted the subjects, but they were not on the RP’s property.
2:28pm Graffiti was reported on Dry Creek Road at the railroad tracks.
2:34pm Graffiti was reported at Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue.
3:15pm An unlicensed driver was cited on Bailhache Avenue.
4:32pm A woman stole $60 worth of food at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and took a report.
11:23pm An officer saw a truck with a trailer parked in the fire zone on Healdsburg Avenue at South University Street. The officer contacted three subjects who were loading a vehicle into the trailer. The trailer was stolen from Santa Rosa. A 54-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for receiving a stolen vehicle. A 53-YO man was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia. The truck and trailer were towed, and the registered owner of the trailer was notified of the recovery.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
7:43am A man was sleeping at the Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue on the dock facing Grove Street. The RP requested officers to respond and advise him to leave. The RP also wanted trespassing paperwork filed against him. Officers responded, contacted the man and conducted a probation search. The man was advised of the complaint and a trespassing letter was filed against him.
11:52am Reckless driving was reported on East Street at Piper Street. A vehicle drove through three or four stop signs starting from University Street at March Avenue. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
1:14pm A warrant officer on Orchard Street contacted a 69-YO woman. She was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding driving under the influence (DUI) and violating probation.
3:57pm A vehicle at Circle K on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for violating registration rules. The driver was cited and released for driving without a license and lacking proper vehicle registration.
4:35pm A warrant officer on Matheson Street contacted a 63-YO man regarding an outstanding Sonoma County warrant. He was cited and released on warrants regarding brandishing a weapon or firearm, possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication and criminal threats.
5:12pm The RP said his vehicle was hit on Mason Street and the suspect driver made an obscene gesture toward the RP. The suspect refused to stop, so the RP followed the suspect. At 5:20pm, a person called about a verbal argument on Mason Street between the RP and the suspect. Officers responded and the parties exchanged information. Prosecution was not desired.
Thursday, Dec. 5
12:11am A warrant officer on University Street at Piper Street stopped a vehicle for having a suspended registration. A 43-YO man was cited and released on two outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding misdemeanor hit-and-run and possession of a controlled substance.
7:19am Graffiti was twice reported on Lupine Road.
1:49pm A man tried to use counterfeit bills at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. He subsequently used a different form of payment. He did not know that law enforcement was called, and sat at a table on the patio. Officers responded and contacted all parties. Big John’s Market declined to press charges because they received a valid form of payment. A report was taken for property destruction.
2:26pm A warrant service officer at the Dollar Tree on Vine Street contacted a person with six outstanding warrants. The person was advised of the warrants and given a ride out of city limits.
2:55pm A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway for violating registration rules. The driver was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
3:12pm The RP on Kennedy Lane advertised a bed for sale on Facebook Marketplace and was contacted by a scammer. The RP was sent $2,500 through a cash app and then someone called her and kept her on the phone for four hours during which time she was defrauded of approximately $500 to $600, resulting in a negative balance in her bank account. The RP wanted an incident number for her bank. The RP waited for a call from her bank’s fraud department and froze her credit with three credit bureaus and the Social Security Administration.
Friday, Dec. 6
10:58am Graffiti was reported on Dry Creek Road at the railroad tracks.
11:16am The RP on South Fitch Mountain Road indicated she tried to get her keys from a man and needed to pick up her son. The RP disconnected the call prior to answering questions. Dispatch called back and spoke to the RP. The RP said she was able to get her keys and was on her way to get her son. The information was noted.
Saturday, Dec. 7
1:46am A vehicle was stopped for speeding near Jerry’s Valero on Dry Creek Road. A 40-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.
9:17am A man was sleeping at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street and refused to leave. Officers had responded about the same man previously. The RP wanted to file trespass paperwork against the man. Prior to law enforcement’s arrival, the RP called back to say that the man had left the store.
8:58pm The RP on Piper Street stated that someone tried to break into her vehicle while she was in it. While on the call with dispatch, the RP indicated that the person subsequently entered the backyard of the residence where she was parked. Officers responded and the suspect was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Sunday, Dec. 8
7:25pm The RP on Ward Street stated that his brother-in-law attacked him and left on foot. The RP was injured. Officers and medical providers responded. The RP was transported to Healdsburg General Hospital. Officers searched for the suspect, but he was gone on arrival and unable to be located. An officer spoke with the suspect via telephone and took a report. The altercation was mutual.
11:19pm A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue at Passalacqua Road was stopped for lacking a front license plate. A 49-YO woman was cited and released on an outstanding out-of-county warrant for failure to appear in court.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
