Police Log, Dec 4 – 10
Update: As reported previously, on Dec. 4 Healdsburg Police arrested 22-year-old Spencer Martin, of Healdsburg, for vandalizing 37 vehicles. His arrest was based on reports of vandalism in the high school neighborhoods. Since that time an additional 15 vehicles were reported vandalized in a similar fashion in a wider footprint. Martin was arrested again on Dec. 15 on suspicion of vandalism to six additional vehicles. HPD estimates that a total of approximately 98 vehicles have been vandalized all in a similar fashion with a scratch to the paint on the side of the vehicle. Martin is still currently in custody as of this writing. HPD has not received any new reports of vehicle vandalism since Martin’s latest arrest on 12/15/23.
Monday, Dec. 4
7:13am The reporting party (RP) on Tulip Court stated that his trailer was stolen. The trailer was located in Windsor and when returned the RP discovered that the contents inside the trailer, valued at $30,000, had been stolen. An officer responded and took a report.
12:18pm A burglary occurred at the Fairview Inn and Suites on Healdsburg Avenue on Dec. 3. Two door jambs and one door were broken. An officer responded and took a report.
1:58pm An unwanted person was sitting under a carport on Healdsburg Avenue near Powell Avenue. Officers responded. They met with the subject and advised her to leave the area.
9:04pm The RP indicated that a vehicle swerved repeatedly on Redwood Highway at Old Redwood Highway. Officers responded and located an unoccupied car that matched the RP’s description at Carl’s Jr. No further action was taken.
10:01pm The RP on Rose Lane indicated that his roommate, the mother of his baby, stole money from him. Officers responded and spoke with both parents. The mother accused the RP of assaulting her and stealing from her. Another caller reported a disturbance at the same address and pointed out that a baby was inside the residence. The father agreed to separate for the night.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
10:53am An officer went to Fairview Inn and Suites on Healdsburg Avenue to arrest a 50-year-old (YO) male guest for violating a restraining order and on outstanding Sonoma County warrants. The warrants included the illegal owning, making, importing or selling of batons or leaded canes.
12:27pm The RP indicated that a man threatened the RP in front of the Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street. The man was arguing with a woman when the RP intervened. The man yelled at the RP to “mind his own business.” While the RP was on the phone, the man left the area. The RP was advised to call back if the issue persisted.
1:28pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated a man stole $23.85 worth of merchandise. An officer responded and took a report.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
2:22pm A woman threw a lighter display towards employees, including a pregnant woman, at Chevron South on Healdsburg Avenue. The woman left screaming and possibly went to McDonald’s. Officers responded and the woman was advised not to return to Chevron South.
6:47pm Reckless driving was reported on Redwood Highway at Dry Creek Road. The vehicle headed up the off ramp. The RP believed the driver appeared to have been drinking. Officers responded and the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Thursday, Dec. 7
1:15pm The RP stated a man was hitting himself on his back with a stick and yelling on Mill Street. The incident was recorded for informational purposes.
3:23pm Grand theft reported on Powell Avenue. The RP indicated that a McGuire custom chair valued at $6,000 was stolen between Nov. 26 and Nov. 29 out of the RP’s garage. An officer spoke to the RP over the phone and took a report.
5:27pm Fraud occurred on Sunnyvale Drive. The RP stated $2,800 was taken from his Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. An officer responded and provided advice.
7:45pm A 56-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for drunk driving on March Avenue. He had been driving erratically, unable to stay in his lane, and almost ran into a barrier.
Friday, Dec. 8
12:49am A vehicle was stopped for violating license plate rules on Mill Street at Center Street. A 33-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for writing bad checks and possession of methamphetamine.
8:59am Fraud occurred at Bank of America on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated her card was fraudulently used at the bank and she was defrauded of over $2,000. An officer responded and took a report.
9:04am Vandalism occurred on Grant Street at the railroad tracks. The RP observed five or six electrical boxes with wires pulled out and exposed. An officer responded and took a report.
3:41pm Trespassing occurred at Dry Creek Inn on Dry Creek Road. The RP was told by guests that around 12:30am, someone knocked on the guest’s door and falsely claimed to be maintenance. The RP believed it was the male transient that was trespassed from the business. An officer spoke to the RP via telephone. The RP requested extra patrol checks in the area.
6:55pm Reckless driving occurred on Grove Street at Chiquita Road. A sedan tailgated at a high rate of speed. Officers were on the lookout for the vehicle.
Saturday, Dec. 9
1:55am A vehicle was stopped at the 7-ELEVEN on Healdsburg Avenue for violating the headlight rule. A 30-YO man was arrested for drunk driving and released to a responsible party.
Sunday, Dec. 10
9:24am The RP stated that a person at Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street was sleeping on steps and blocking the book drop. An officer responded and advised the man to leave.
10pm The RP at Hotel Vinea on Dry Creek Road stated that a guest would not leave their room. Officers responded and arrested a 42-YO woman on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding brandishing a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
