Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Jan. 27
2:52am A vehicle was stopped for speeding near Jerry’s Valero on Dry Creek Road. The 54-Year-Old (YO) driver was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
10:37am An unwanted man was between the cyclone fence and the Jon Wright Feed Store on Mill Street. The Reporting Party (RP) wanted him to leave. The man had belongings, a sleeping bag and garbage bags. An officer responded and advised the man of the complaint.
1:28pm The RP saw a suspected drunk driver on Matheson Street hit about four to five vehicles. Officers and Healdsburg Fire responded and located the vehicle. An 81-YO man was cited for driving on a suspended license. He was provided a courtesy ride to his residence. An officer located possible vehicles of victims and left Healdsburg Police Department contact information.
5:31pm The RP indicated that possibly three people were drinking in a vehicle near the Dollar Tree on Vine Street. Officers responded and located the vehicle. A person was cited for violating the open-container law.
7:42pm Two transients at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street were asked to leave and would not. Both people were upset and cursed at the RP. Subsequently, they left. The RP wanted the information documented, and wanted to press charges for trespassing if they returned.
Tuesday, Jan 28
9:23am Drunk driving was reported on Powell Avenue. The information was forwarded to officers on patrol.
3:28pm The RP, the head of Montage Security, indicated that an employee at Montage on Montage Way received harassing calls. An officer spoke to the employee who reported she received three calls in November of 2024 and one on Jan. 27, 2025, from a man who scared her. He called to talk and said she sounded like a college student, asked for her age and told her inappropriate sexual information. An officer responded and gave advice. No crime was committed.
6:43pm A group of four people was contacted at Railroad Park on Front Street. A 54-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County Warrant regarding driving with a license suspended for driving under the influence (DUI), driving on a suspended license and lacking proof of insurance.
9:50pm A 21-YO man at Giorgi Park on University Street was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI, DUI causing bodily injury and child endangerment.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
2:42pm The RP on Terrace Boulevard indicated that the RP and her son were in an argument and her son broke one of her windows when he left on foot. She did not want to press charges, but was considering filing trespass paperwork against him. Officers responded. He was gone on arrival and unable to be located. The RP was given advice.
5:24pm A vehicle on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway was stopped for having a suspended registration. A 26-YO man was cited for violation of probation and driving with a license suspended for DUI.
6:45pm Multiple RPs indicated there was a vehicle on fire on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded. The fire department handled the situation.
8:33pm Prowlers were reported on Fitch Street. Two people with ski masks were on a front-porch balcony, which is a shared balcony for two upper apartments. The RP stated that the people were not affiliated with either upper apartment. Officers responded and contacted the RP. The suspects had left on foot westbound toward Alley 2 and St John’s school. Officers checked the area, but the suspects were gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Thursday, Jan. 30
11:26am The RP stated an older man was smoking speed at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue under one of the palm trees near Matheson Street. The RP said he knew it was speed because it smelled bad, like chemicals, and the man looked like he was using a pipe. Officers checked the area, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
3:34pm A probation search was conducted at the L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue. A 46-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of ammunition, violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance.
6:07pm Two men stole two bottles of alcohol from Safeway on Vine Street. They left by foot eastbound on Matheson Street. The RP wanted to press charges and file trespass paperwork against the men. Officers checked the area, but the men were gone on arrival and unable to be located. An officer went to Safeway and took a report.
Friday, Jan. 31
12:42am A vehicle was stopped near the Hotel Vinea on Dry Creek Road for having an altered license plate. A 25-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI.
12:51pm The RP at the Raven Film Center on North Street stated he received a call from someone pretending to be from PG&E. The caller stated the RP had to make a cash deposit at 7-Eleven or the power to his properties would be shut off. The RP was not out any money and wanted the information logged.
11:20pm A car near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street was stopped for lacking vehicle registration. A 29-YO man was cited and released on two outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding violation of probation, DUI, failure to appear in court and driving with a suspended license.
Saturday, Feb. 1
4:55pm Reckless driving was reported near Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street. The vehicle was driving eastbound below the speed limit, swerving and crossing the yellow line. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
5:23pm The RP indicated he saw a couple smoking crack outside Tip Top Liquor Warehouse on Dry Creek Road. Officers responded, but the couple was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
9:23pm The RP at Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street indicated her husband was drunk, angry and possibly walking toward the freeway. Officers responded and the man was spotted on the Hwy 101 Southbound onramp at Westside Road. Subsequently he walked off Hwy 101. While on the phone, the man made suicide-by-cop statements. The 41-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Sunday, Feb. 2
9:00am The RP, an employee at Tip Top Liquor Warehouse on Dry Creek Road, indicated that the front door was smashed. The RP did not enter the business. Officers responded and took a report regarding burglary.
12:08pm The RP at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street said an adult tried to fight him and his friends, who were all 15-YOs, inside the business. The suspect yelled derogatory words toward them. Officers responded and contacted the juveniles. The suspect had already left in a vehicle and was unable to be located. It was determined no crime had occurred.
2:06pm A planned protest occurred at General Dynamics on Foss Creek Circle. An officer performed a security check.
5:18pm The RP was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on Powell Avenue. The RP was notified of the accident by a witness. Officers responded and located the suspect. The RP decided not to press charges. The suspect was cited for an infraction and a report was taken.11:33pm A 39-YO man near Villa Chanticleer was arrested and brought to county jail for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
