PROTECT & SERVE The Healdsburg Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property, the maintenance of order, the control and prevention of crime, and the enforcement of motor vehicle laws and regulations.

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7

Monday, March 10

11:16am A warrant service officer contacted a man and woman at Goodwill Industries on Healdsburg Avenue. A 58-Year-Old (YO) man was cited and released on two outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding failure to appear, possession of a switchblade, trespassing, possession of an open container, theft of utility services and possession of drug paraphernalia.

1:06pm A man indecently exposed himself at Badger Park on Heron Drive. The Reporting Party (RP) at the Syar Property wanted him trespassed from the business. Officers responded and contacted the RP. The subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located. The man was later contacted at his residence and was admonished for his actions. He did not need an involuntary hold at a mental health facility.

2:00pm The RP stated that her daughter grabbed and pulled her neck and hair. The RP indicated there were no weapons, drugs or alcohol involved, but the RP had mental health concerns regarding her daughter. Officers responded and medical was staged. Her daughter agreed to see a doctor voluntarily and was transported to Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. The information was forwarded to the family therapist at the Healdsburg Police Department.

3:20pm A drug activity officer contacted a 45-YO man at the Jon Wright Feed Store on Mill Street. The man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation and on three outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding failure to appear, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. He was transported to county jail.

4:27pm The RP at Vineyard Plaza on Vine Street indicated that someone hit the RP’s rear tail panel on the driver’s side of their vehicle and did not leave a note. An officer responded and took a report.

11:20pm Two juveniles were stopped for riding motor scooters without proper lighting equipment on Healdsburg Avenue at Ward Street. One of the juveniles was cited and released to their family. The other was transported to juvenile hall.

Tuesday, March 11 

3:22am A man near The UPS Store on Vine Street went through the trash. Security wanted him to move along. The RP spoke with the man through the security camera and he would not leave. Officers responded and asked the man to leave.

8:33am Two RPs on March Avenue indicated that a disturbed man near apartments was yelling, spitting on a garbage can and throwing things. He appeared to be under the influence of drugs. He had a sharp item in his hand similar to a screwdriver. Officers responded and conducted a probation search. A 40-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation, theft or misappropriation of lost property and public intoxication.

9:07am On March 10, 2025, someone broke the camera at Lola’s on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP wanted to file trespass paperwork against the man if possible. An officer responded and took a report.

9:49am The RP at the Russian River Trailer Park on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that they had received ongoing phone calls every few minutes from a blocked number from 1:30am to 3:30am. The RP did not know who the caller was, but thought it may be someone connected with her work. Two voicemails of breathing sounds were left. Such late night calls had happened for the past month. The RP was provided an incident number.

10:16am An officer advised the owner of Wine Country Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue of graffiti. 

11:05am A student vandalized the bathroom at Healdsburg Junior High School on Grant Street and did not cooperate with staff. An officer responded, arrested the student and brought the student to juvenile hall.

12:54pm The RP on Terrace Boulevard told police about a fraudulent charge on her AT&T bill of $903.30. The RP and AT&T requested documentation from the police department. The RP was provided an incident number.

7:28pm A resident near Alley 6 reported that two people who were associated with graffiti were in the area. Officers responded and gave advice and an incident number to the RP. A report was taken.

7:57pm Graffiti was reported on Alley 6 at Sunnyvale Avenue.

8:22pm An unlicensed driver was cited on Healdsburg Avenue at Exchange Avenue.

8:33pm Information about a possible drunk driver on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road was given to the Healdsburg Police Department and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The vehicle was unable to maintain lanes, swerved and traveled at inconsistent speeds.

Wednesday, March 12

12:57pm Officers were asked to respond to an oil spill by the fire department. A 45-YO man on Brown Street was cited and released for illegal dumping of waste and violating probation. 

1:19pm An officer responded to an accident on Hwy 101 at Lytton Springs Road. A vehicle with deployed airbags was off the road. The incident was referred to the CHP.

1:28pm The RP indicated her brother might be having a mental health episode. He yelled while he was downstairs and three family members were separated upstairs. He said he would obliterate the house, saw demons and the devil, and texted the RP and another sister that he would “chop up the forsaken.” Officers responded and provided the family with resources.

2:51pm The same RP as above stated that her brother rummaged through stuff in the house and texted her that he would take his neighbors hostage and batter them. Officers responded with the family therapist and provided resources.

4:29pm The RP at Memorial Beach Veterinary Hospital on Healdsburg Avenue reported a stolen check. The business sent a $4,0000 check to a vendor and an unauthorized person cashed it in Seattle, Washington. At 9:26am on March 13 the RP followed up with the Healdsburg police. The RP was advised to report the crime to law enforcement in Seattle.

4:54pm The RP on Sanns Lane was in a dispute with a landscaper. The RP felt she was harassed. An officer provided advice and determined there was no crime.

6:11pm The RP’s shop, Skin Gallery Tattoo Studio on Center Street, was entered without her knowledge. A strong-smelling oil was spread around. The RP believed it was intentional by a known person. An officer spoke with the RP and documented the incident. The RP planned to purchase security equipment and would continue to monitor and log the situation.

6:52pm The RP worked at the front desk of Hotel Vinea on Dry Creek Road and needed assistance with an uncooperative guest. The guest was refunded their booking but was aggressive with the RP over the refund. The guest went to use the restroom at Big John’s Market and planned to return. Officers contacted the guest, who agreed to leave the premises. 

8:57pm The RP’s passenger front quarter panel of the RP’s vehicle was damaged at Safeway on Vine Street. The other party gave the RP fake information. The RP planned to speak with an officer in person at the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street on March 13. 

Thursday, March 13

8:19am A vehicle did donuts in the parking lot of Westamerica Bank on Healdsburg Avenue. Another RP stated the vehicle drove recklessly on Grove Street at Dry Creek Road. Officers located the still-warm vehicle parked in a red zone. The vehicle was issued a parking citation for parking in a red zone.

11:53am On March 12, 2025, a man stole $118.46 of merchandise from Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP wanted to press charges and file trespassing paperwork against  the man. An officer responded and took a report.

1:17pm A warrant service officer contacted a 51-YO man at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. He was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failure to appear, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia and trespassing with intent to interfere with a business.

1:38pm A man at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue yelled at the RP and refused to leave. Officers responded, and the man left the property.

Friday, March 14

10:43am A probation violation officer contacted a 52-YO man at Badger Park on Heron Drive.  The man was searched and arrested for violation of probation. He was transported to county jail.

11:24am The RP working at the front desk of Fairview Inn & Suites on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that a guest who was supposed to check out was not answering the door or phone. The same guest disturbed guests the previous night by pounding on the walls. Officers responded, and the woman agreed to leave. At 1:01pm, the RP called back because the woman did not leave. An officer responded again, and the woman was out of the room and loading her vehicle.

11:41am The RP on Lupine Road stated his roommate “is throwing things at him.” The RP wanted the roommate to move out, but the roommate threw the 30-day notice back at the RP. An officer responded and explained the formal eviction process.

2:47pm The RP at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue indicated that her daughter was beaten up at school. The victim requested medical treatment for a head injury and was transported to a medical center. An officer took a report. The school was aware of the situation and was handling it on their end.

4:29pm The RP stated a man and woman were smoking marijuana and playing loud rock music between Safeway and Chase Bank on Vine Street. Officers responded and advised four people about the complaint.

5:52pm The RP at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue wanted an ambulance for his friend who had an eye injury. Another RP stated the victim was in a physical altercation with someone and had a laceration on his eye area which was bleeding. Officers responded with medical assistance and the victim was transported to Memorial Hospital. A 34-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for mayhem, aggregated battery with serious bodily injury and assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm.

9:43pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue at Matheson Street believed he was behind a drunk driver. The driver switched lanes, drove at inconsistent speeds and used brakes for no reason. An officer responded and located the likely vehicle, but the driver had not been drinking.

Saturday, March 15

10:04am The RP called about an unwanted occupant on Brown Street. Officers responded and advised the RP that the person had established residency. Squatters rights and the formal eviction process was explained to the RP. Advice was given.

11:11am The RP called about a man at the National Guard Armory on Powell Avenue sitting in front of the door and rolling up something. The RP wanted him to move along. Officers responded and advised the man of the complaint.

1:41pm The RP on Lincoln Street said someone broke one of his windows on March 13. The RP was frustrated because the same thing had occurred multiple times before, despite the RP taking the advice of the police. The RP did not want to speak with an officer and only wanted the incident logged.

2:40pm A transient man was sleeping at the Healdsburg Community Church on University Avenue. In the past, the man had been intoxicated and left beer bottles behind. The RP wanted the man to move along. Officers responded and advised the man of the complaint.

11:00pm A man on Plaza Street made threats towards customers. Subsequently, the man hit himself. Officers arrived and a man stated he was assaulted, but declined medical treatment. The man wanted to press charges if the suspect could be identified. An officer responded and took a report.

Sunday, March 16

2:18pm The RP indicated her brother sent her threatening texts because of an altercation they had four years ago. The brother stated that he wanted to kill the RP and her partner. The RP’s brother lived with their parents. Officers responded and spoke with the RP. Subsequently, officers spoke with the RP’s parents. The RP’s brother was too intoxicated to speak with officers. Advice was given.

2:45pm The RP on Grove Street stated that in February 2025 someone called pretending to be the RP’s great-aunt. The RP gave the caller his social security number and was defrauded of $10,000. An officer called the RP, but no one answered, so the officer left a voicemail. The RP, who was drunk, called back and spoke with an officer. The RP did not have details and said he would call again when he did have details.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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