No parking sign in police lot
NO PARKING One place where signs are obeyed is the Healdsburg Police Department parking lot. (Photo by Christian Kallen)

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

Monday, Sept. 30

2:09am A patrolling officer contacted a suspicious vehicle for suspected drug activity at Carson Warner Skate Park, Grove Street. A 40-Year-Old (YO) man was arrested at Carson Warner Skate Park for having a leaded cane or baton, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft or misappropriation of lost property, and on an outstanding Clearlake County warrant regarding violation of vehicle registration rules and possession of methamphetamine. He was brought to county jail. A 41-YO woman was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

8:47am A warrant service officer at McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue contacted a 65-YO woman. She was cited and released on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, trespassing and possession of a shopping cart.

8:53am An officer near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street stopped a subject on a bike, arresting a 49-YO man and transporting him to county jail for possession of methamphetamine, violation of probation, shoplifting and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failure to appear on a felony charge.

3:27pm A vehicle was stopped on Healdsburg Avenue at Grove Street for lacking a front license plate and having a broken brake light. A 36-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding public intoxication.

6:08pm The Reporting Party (RP) indicated that a man at Safeway on Vine Street had previously stolen from the store and was not allowed there. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the man.

7:21pm The RP on Harold Lane indicated that three men in their late teens or early 20s, wearing black with partially covered faces, approached her house looking for her brother. They got out of the car, looked around the house and stated they were going to kill her brother. The vehicle left the residence in the direction of Powell Avenue. Officers responded and took a report.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

1:49am A 19-YO man at Tip Top Liquor Warehouse on Dry Creek Road was arrested and transported to county jail for drunk driving and being a minor in possession of alcohol.

11:12am A vehicle was stopped near Casa Del Mole on Center Street for running a stop sign.  A 27-YO man was cited and released for violating car seat rules, driving without a license, lacking proof of insurance and child endangerment.

5:46pm An officer near Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue conducted a probation check. A 55-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for unlawful use of tear gas, possession of methamphetamine, theft or misappropriation of lost property and violation of probation.

9:30pm The RP at Safeway on Vine Street indicated that a man at the store was not supposed to be there. A couple of hours earlier, the man stole beer from the store. After looking at vehicles in the parking lot, the man followed a minor employee and yelled at her. The RP wanted to press charges for the theft. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the suspect. A report was taken.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

1:55pm The RP on Passalacqua Road at Montage Way indicated that someone removed wiring from several electrical boxes. Officers responded and took a report.

Thursday, Oct. 3

3:35pm The RP on Hwy 101 at Westside Road indicated that there was a possible drunk driver swerving and nearly running into other vehicles. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

3:43pm The RP on White Gates Avenue said a vehicle with a man and woman inside played loud rap music. The RP asked the man in the vehicle to turn the music down. The man refused and yelled expletives at the RP. The RP wanted to press charges for the noise. Officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

8:40pm The RP on Heron Drive said a man at the bus stop yelled very loud expletives at his phone. An officer responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:25pm An officer contacted a 36-YO man on Healdsburg Avenue. He was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.

Friday, Oct. 4

7:38am The RP on Healdsburg Avenue stated her vehicle was stolen. Officers responded and located the vehicle in town. The RP later indicated that there was property not belonging to her left in her vehicle. The property was returned to an additional victim.

8:26am The RP on Lincoln Street discovered his driver-side vehicle doors ajar. Loose change and the RP’s bowling ball bag with bowling equipment were stolen. The RP was provided an incident number.

8:28am The RP on Larkspur Drive indicated his car was stolen. Due to information gathered in a previous incident, dispatch was able to provide the RP the location of his vehicle. The RP called back to report the condition of the vehicle and whether anything was missing. He said he was unable to locate his key fob. The RP was provided an incident number.

9:42am The RP at E&M Electric Shipping Facility on Mill Street witnessed a truck collide into the gate, leaving it damaged and inoperable. An officer responded and spoke to the RP about the hit-and-run. An incident number was provided to the RP. Subsequently, an officer spoke to the suspect and facilitated the exchange of information with the victim.

1:25pm The RP, a manager of apartments on Adeline Way, indicated that a man broke into a tenant’s bedroom window. A person inside the apartment confronted the suspect, who appeared drunk, and got the man to leave. The tenant wanted to press charges for damage done to the window and scratches to a car believed to have been damaged during the incident. Subsequently, the suspect walked over to a neighboring hotel and threw rocks at it. The RP was provided an incident number and a report was taken.

1:38pm The RP, a security guard at Vineyard Plaza on Vine Street, stated a man was soliciting in the parking lot. The RP asked him to leave, but the man refused. Officers responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

2:59pm The RP near the previous location of Bear Republic Brewing Company on Healdsburg Avenue stated that something was going on by the fountain near the hotel. Officers responded to the scene and were told by witnesses that two men fought. The men were gone and unable to be located.

7:09pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue stated that he wanted to press charges for trespassing against a man with a truck and trailer on the property. The RP stated that the subject was “erratic” and possibly had mental health issues. Officers responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

7:14pm The RP on Matheson Street at Greens Drive witnessed a road-rage incident. A male driver, thought to have been drunk, swerved and then got into a verbal altercation with a female driver. The female driver hit the male’s vehicle with a flashlight and both drivers went separate ways. The officer contacted the female driver and forwarded information regarding the male driver to the California Highway Patrol due to possible drunk driving.

11:37pm The RP at Safeway on Vine Street indicated that a drunk driver might be headed toward the round-a-bout. The RP stated that the driver almost hit her and her son in the parking lot. The man sped out of the parking lot, screeching his tires. He was with a woman previously seen vomiting in the parking lot. Officers checked the area, but the vehicle was unable to be located. The incident was reported to the California Highway Patrol.

Saturday, Oct. 5

12:34pm The RP at Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue indicated two men were fighting. One man appeared drunk. Officers responded and contacted the subjects. A 39-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for assault and battery, and public intoxication.

9:49pm The RP was concerned for the wellbeing of a man who sat near the carts at Safeway on Vine Street. The man said there was a “bounty” out on him and people were threatening his life. Officers responded and arrested a 28-YO man for being under the influence of a controlled substance and violating probation. He was transported to county jail.

10:51pm An officer contacted a 45-YO man near Circle K on Healdsburg Avenue. He was cited and released on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding failure to appear in court, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sunday, Oct. 6

12:38am A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway for a defective license plate light. A 34-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for drunk driving.

8:13am An officer contacted a 63-YO woman at Healdsburg Corporation Yard on Westside Road. She was cited for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.

8:17am Multiple callers indicated that several vehicles on Healdsburg Avenue at March Avenue did not stop at intersections while lights were set to blinking status due to a power outage. An officer responded to the area to observe the situation.

4:42pm A vehicle was stopped on Center Street for having noncompliant lights. A 51-YO man was arrested for drunk driving and brought to county jail.

5:44pm The RP at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar on Healdsburg Avenue was bothered by an off-duty employee, who later dumped water on the RP. The RP did not want to press charges for assault and battery, but wanted to make a report. Officers responded to the RP by phone and took a report.

6:45pm The RP on Grove Street required Narcan for another person at a residence. Medics and officers responded. Narcan was administered.

7:43pm The RP at Chevron South on Healdsburg Avenue indicated a person threw a rock at his foot. He wanted to press charges, but did not need medical help. Officers responded and located the suspect. A 36-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for assault and battery, and violating probation.

10:40pm Graffiti was reported near Circle K on Sunnyvale Drive at Alley 6. The RP saw and heard two men shake cans and spray graffiti in the alley. An officer responded, but the suspects were gone on arrival and unable to be located. Multiple other graffiti incidents were reported until 11:31pm and early the next morning. 

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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