Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7
Monday, Nov. 18
3:21pm The Reporting Party (RP) at Safeway on Vine Street reported that her wallet and phone were taken from Safeway, and her card was used to purchase items at Game Stop in Santa Rosa. She said she had surveillance photos from the store of the suspect. A Healdsburg officer took a theft report, and the Santa Rosa Police Department took a fraud report.
9:26pm The RP at the 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that two men stole items valued at approximately $20 to $30. One man left on foot wearing a mask, and the other was still in the store. The man in the store smelled of alcohol. Officers responded to the store, and the man was cited for public intoxication and released to his mother. The store was not willing to press charges, but filed trespass paperwork against the man.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
12:14am The RP on Matheson Street was selling two kayaks on Facebook Marketplace for $1,000. The RP gave his address to an interested person. That person told the RP that he sent the RP $1,000. The money was never sent. The RP thought that the person tried to commit fraud. Dispatch advised the RP that since he was still in possession of the kayaks, a crime had not been committed. The RP was still concerned about the person and believed that the person was trying to steal his wife’s identity. The RP was advised that his wife should call if she was a victim of identity theft. The information was logged.
1:01am An unlicensed driver was cited on Redwood Highway at Westside Road.
10:26am Fraud occurred on Plaza Street. The RP, a detective in Michigan investigating the fraud, indicated that someone attempted to use forged checks for a home purchase in Michigan. The detective wanted a Healdsburg officer to make contact with the victim. An officer contacted the victim by phone, and the victim confirmed the checks looked like their checks. Related paperwork would be mailed to the Healdsburg Police station.
1:33pm Fraud occurred on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated that a fake $11,000 invoice was paid to a fraudulent Zoom account. An officer provided advice.
2:32pm A vehicle at Wine Country Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for having a modified exhaust system and violating vehicle lighting equipment rules. A 23-Year-Old (YO) man was cited for lacking proof of insurance and violating probation.
2:58pm A vehicle on Piper Street at Center Street was stopped for unsafe lane changes and violating vehicle lighting rules. A 51-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI), driving with a license suspended for DUI and driving with an open container.
6:59pm The RP near Wells Fargo Bank on Vine Street saw a group of 10 people, four of whom were physically fighting. The people appeared to be in their early to mid-20s, wearing hoodies. Officers responded, and the people were gone on arrival and unable to be located. At 7:01pm, an officer spoke with people in a vehicle who saw the fight, but were not involved.
7:55pm The RP near the former location of Wicked Slush on Healdsburg Avenue indicated a driver of a truck spun its wheels, tailgated other drivers, drove recklessly and intentionally released black exhaust. An officer responded, and the RP stated that the truck entered Hwy 101 southbound driving approximately 100 mph. The RP was transferred to California Highway Patrol. An officer looked for the vehicle, but it was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
12:49am The RP on Canyon Run heard a man yell and use multiple slurs and obscenities. The man said something about going to jail. Officers responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
2:59pm Petty theft occurred at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue. A week prior, AirPods were stolen. The RP tracked the location of the AirPods to an address. The RP did not know who lived at that address. The RP wanted a report, but did not want to press changes.
5:05pm A woman caused a disturbance near Harmon Guest House on Healdsburg Avenue at the bus stop. Officers contacted a 67-YO woman at Healdsburg Bar & Grill. The restaurant requested she be trespassed from their business. She was cited, formally trespassed from the business and asked not to return.
6:59pm A vehicle was stopped near Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. A 51-YO man was cited for possession of methamphetamine.
Friday, Nov. 22
10:55am A male transient was at Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue for over six hours. The RP was not willing to press charges. Officers responded, and the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
4:31pm A 36-YO man at Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue was cited on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding false imprisonment, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and battery.
6:28pm The RP on Sunnyvale Drive received threatening phone calls from his brother. His brother posted about the RP on Facebook, and on Nov. 13 his brother left a voicemail indicating that he would kill the RP. The RP believed it was a valid threat. About one year prior, his brother went to the RP’s home, banged on the door and accused the RP of the same things he posted on Facebook. The situation never got physical. The RP asked to speak to an officer regarding the threat.
Saturday, Nov. 23
7:45am Vandalism occurred on Chalk Hill Road. The RP stated that someone pulled her gate off the concrete. The RP was referred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office due to the jurisdiction.
Sunday, Nov. 24
12:37pm A 44-YO man was arrested near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street on four outstanding warrants regarding shoplifting, violating a written order to appear in court, possessing drug paraphernalia and allowing debris to enter the waterways. He was taken to county jail.
1:07pm The RP at La Tradicion Market on Healdsburg Avenue asked for assistance to get an employee to leave the premises. The employee showed up with marijuana. The RP stated that the subject was verbally aggressive with employees on the previous day. Officers responded. A 48-YO man was cited and released for trespassing and violating probation.
5:56pm Multiple RPs indicated there was a vehicle accident near Wilhelm Tree Services on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded. A 26-YO man was transported to Healdsburg General Hospital for medical clearance. He was arrested and taken to county jail for DUI, violating probation and driving with a license suspended for DUI.
8:22pm The RP indicated that a vehicle near the Park & Ride on Healdsburg Avenue drove without headlights in the dark. The RP was transferred to California Highway Patrol. The information was also broadcasted to Healdsburg Police Department units. Officers responded and contacted the driver. She was advised that it was not safe to drive her vehicle at night.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
