Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Nov. 11
9:35am A semi-truck apparently struck a fire hydrant on Grant Street at Larkspur Drive, causing a leak. The Healdsburg Fire Department was able to turn the water off.
2:44pm An unlicensed driver was cited on Sawmill Circle after being stopped for violating window-tinting rules.
4:20pm An accident occurred on Grant Street which involved a vehicle hitting a 7-year-old female pedestrian. The girl was conscious and not bleeding, and her father declined medical assistance. The driver of the vehicle left her contact information with someone before leaving the scene. Officers responded to the scene and subsequently located the driver of the vehicle, who provided all her personal information and a statement to the responding officer. After information about the accident was collected, it was deemed a non-criminal vehicle accident. A report was taken.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
11:37am A vehicle was stopped on Exchange Avenue at Sawmill Circle for violating window-tinting rules and failing to signal before turning. A 46-year-old (YO) man was cited and released for violating probation, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
6:06pm A woman was asked to leave Willi’s Seafood and Raw Bar on Healdsburg Avenue. She had been drinking and had yelled at staff and guests. Officers responded and the woman was released to a sober responsible party.
11:47pm A vehicle was stopped on Redwood Highway at Geyserville Avenue. A 50-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI), violating probation, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
11:26am Grand theft of a large shipment of Italian terracotta pots occurred at Mix Garden Materials on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and took a report.
2:57pm An officer contacted a person in the West Plaza Parking Lot about items that were taken from Safeway on Vine Street. The officer recovered items, brought them to Safeway and confirmed they were stolen. The subject was subsequently located and cited for shoplifting.
5:46pm An officer stopped a 44-YO man on Magnolia Drive on a bike for violating bike-lighting rules. The man was cited for a previous incident involving petty theft and theft or misappropriation of lost property.
7:48pm The Reporting Party (RP) indicated that her vehicle was sideswiped at Chase Bank on Vine Street. When the RP returned to her vehicle, she noticed another vehicle was parked extremely close to hers and she had to get in from the passenger side. When she arrived home, she realized her car had been damaged. The RP spoke to an officer and decided she did not want to press charges. She was provided an incident number.
8:06pm An officer stopped a bike for violating bike-lighting rules at Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. After a probation search, a warning was given.
8:46pm A vehicle was stopped on Adeline Way at Exchange Avenue for violating headlight rules and displaying an altered license plate. A 22-YO man was arrested for driving on a suspended license, lacking proof of insurance and violating probation.
11:52pm The RP on Piper Street heard glass breaking and a man screaming obscenities. Officers responded and were unable to locate any subjects or broken glass.
Thursday, Nov. 14
8:11am A vehicle on Johnson Street was stopped for violating registration rules. A 28-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.
4:49pm Three people at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue stole tequila and snacks worth $321.81. An officer responded and took a report.
6:50pm The RP on Harmon Street stated that at the time of the call and over the previous few nights someone had fired a gun. Officers responded, but the subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
10:59pm An officer made contact with a vehicle at the Park & Ride on Healdsburg Avenue. A 26-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and violating parole. A 38-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft or misappropriation of lost property and on two outstanding El Dorado County warrants.
Friday, Nov. 15
11:38am The RP indicated that a check for about $7,000 was stolen from the Healdsburg Postal Service drop box on Foss Creek Circle. The payee of the check was altered from Sonoma County Tax Collection to a different payee. The check was subsequently cashed, and the RP was refunded by the bank. The bank’s fraud department was researching the issue. An officer responded and provided the RP an incident number.
11:14pm The RP indicated that a vehicle was doing donuts at the Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Saturday, Nov. 16
2:58pm The RP believed that her credit card number was compromised when she dined at Agave Mexican Restaurant on Vine Street. Her Exchange Bank debit account subsequently had fraudulent charges totaling approximately $300 – $400. There was no concrete evidence that the number was compromised at the restaurant. Exchange Bank refunded the loss to the RP’s account. The RP was provided an incident number.
3:22pm The RP on Trinity Road attempted contact with an escort via WhatsApp. Subsequently he received threatening text messages stating that the RP had to pay a certain amount of money or his family would be executed. The RP was advised that this is a common scam, but also advised to call 911 if anyone showed up at his house or his parent’s house that he did not know, and if he felt threatened.
Sunday, Nov. 17
4:18pm An officer stopped a vehicle near Dollar Tree on Vine Street. A 53-YO man was cited and released for driving with a license suspended for DUI and failing to have proof of insurance.
