Healdsburg Police on East Street
Photo Courtesy of Healdsburg Police / Facebook NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSE Police vehicles converged on East Street on Tuesday, April 15, where at about 6pm a physical fight occurred during which it appeared that a firearm was used to strike the victim multiple times. On investigation the department arrested three juveniles who were taken into custody.

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

Monday, April 7

1:10am The Reporting Party (RP) indicated that her friend’s teenage son was assaulted at Giorgi Park on University Street. The RP stated the victim likely did not need medical attention. The RP wanted to know what steps she could take and what information she could share with the victim and his family. The victim’s parents were concerned about possible gang-related retaliation. Officers responded and checked the area.

1:37am The RP said he was scammed via the internet. The suspect told the RP to pay to avoid the suspect posting information to the public via Telegram. The RP sent the suspect $300 through PayPal. The RP was advised to contact his bank about the scam and also to delete and block the suspect. The RP was provided with the websites www.ic3.gov and www.ftc.gov. The RP declined to speak with an officer but was told he could request the incident number associated with his report at any time. 

2:39am A woman at First American Title on North Street was asked to leave by security. She was inside a red sleeping bag with her belongings around her. Security did not know if the property owner wanted to file trespassing paperwork against the woman. Officer responded and advised the woman that she needed to leave the area. 

Tuesday, April 8

8:13am The Flock license plate reader alerted police to a vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers arrested a 29-Year-Old (YO) man for obstruction of an officer and on an outstanding warrant for corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant, and robbery. He was transported to county jail.

9:58am The RP went to the Healdsburg Police Department lobby on Center Street to indicate that her license plate was fraudulently copied. She received a notice of toll evasion from Toll Roads indicating that her vehicle passed through a toll booth in Southern California on March 22, 2025. The RP requested documentation of the incident.

11:05am A person who was possibly drunk was in a vehicle at Safeway on Vine Street. A 44-YO woman was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia and a handicap parking violation.

12:43pm An employee at Capital Lumber on Healdsburg Avenue refused to leave. He was not allowed to work because there was a workers’ compensation claim in process. Officers responded and the man left prior to the arrival of law enforcement. 

10:34pm A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway for violating vehicle-lighting rules. A 51-YO man was cited and released to a responsible party for driving under the influence (DUI).

Wednesday, April 9

9:01am A man at Jon Wright Feed Store on Mill Street was sleeping behind the wheel of a running vehicle. A 51-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft or misappropriation of property. 

1:36pm A vehicle suspected to be associated with a prior incident on March 29 was seen near the intersection of Grove Street and Dry Creek Road. The earlier incident involved grand theft from the Hotel Trio nearby, in which a surveillance camera was spray painted and tools and equipment stolen. On this afternoon, April 9, a police officer observed the suspect vehicle and pulled it over for search. A 50-YO man and a 43-YO woman were arrested for grand theft, burglary and criminal conspiracy. Both suspects were examined at Healdsburg District Hospital before being transported to county jail.

2:26pm The RP on Plaza Street at Healdsburg Avenue indicated a disoriented man walked around and crushed and threw a disposable cup at the ground. Officers responded and the 40-YO man rushed and attempted to punch an officer. The man was then Tased and arrested for resisting arrest. He was transported to Healdsburg District Hospital for medical clearance before being brought to county jail. 

Thursday, April 10

12:22pm The RP, an employee at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue, indicated a man who had stolen from the store previously returned to the store. Last time, he stole $20 worth of merchandise. This time he put a soda in his pocket. Officers responded and an employee pointed out the suspect in his vehicle. A 51-YO man was cited and released for petty theft, violating probation and driving with a license suspended for DUI. 

7:18pm The RP reported reckless driving near the 100 block of Dry Creek Road. The vehicle with Washington license plates ran multiple red lights and a stop sign. Subsequently, the vehicle hit a curb entering southbound on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road. The caller was transferred to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

Friday, April 11

9:55am A woman near Healdsburg Elementary School on First Street yelled profanities in front of the children, just outside of the school gates. The woman yelled, “I know what you did, you hit my daughter.” The RP stated that the woman was the parent of a child who made false allegations against the school. An officer provided advice.

6:29pm The RP near a tasting room in the 200 block of Matheson Street was cut off by a golf cart. An officer located the golf cart, which was road legal but unoccupied.

Saturday, April 12

12:18am A vehicle on Hwy 101 at Westside Road was stopped for violating vehicle-registration rules. A 38-YO woman was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding truancy.

1:19am A man, possibly transient, kept entering the lobby of Hotel Trio on Dry Creek Road and yelling at the front desk staff. The man attempted to sleep in the lobby, mumbled to an employee and rifled through his wallet as if looking for a key card, but did not produce one. He also invaded the RP’s personal space. Subsequently, the man left Hotel Trio. The RP declined to speak with officers but planned to call back if the man returned.

12:25pm A man on Healdsburg Avenue at Matheson Street loudly said offensive things about Hispanics and Jewish people. An officer responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

12:59pm A vehicle near Plank on Dry Creek Road reportedly traveled slowly and was unable to maintain a lane. The information was shared with Healdsburg officers and CHP.

9:34pm The RP said four people drinking and smoking were sitting next to the RP’s home on West Grant Street. The RP requested for the people to be moved along. Officers arrived, but the people were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:42pm The RP near Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue believed the driver of a vehicle had been drinking because the car moved slowly and swerved. An officer checked the area, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located. The information was relayed to CHP. 

Sunday, April 13

9:15am Five increasingly aggressive emails were sent to a beverage company on Grove Street on April 12, 2025, and April 13, 2025, via the “Contact Us” page of the business’s website. The emails were directed towards the business as a whole and not towards any specific person. An officer spoke to the RP and took a report. An investigation was started.

10:11am A two-vehicle accident occurred near Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue. One of the drivers had reportedly left the scene, but that driver returned. Officers responded, and the subjects exchanged information through both Punjabi- and Spanish-speaking translators. An incident number was provided.

12:30pm Security at Healdsburg District Hospital on University Avenue requested assistance with getting a recently discharged patient to leave. The hospital provided him with a bus pass but he still refused to leave. He was a little aggressive and loud but did not show signs of violence. An officer responded and gave the man a ride to the bus stop.

4:22pm The RP at a lodging on Grove Street said a couple was upset because they thought their hotel room was inadequate. The male subject cornered the RP in a hotel room and a second male employee had to get the man away from the RP. Officers responded, and the couple was given 20 minutes to vacate the premises. The couple was  advised to contact the hotel manager, who was not on duty at that time, regarding any follow up.

4:25pm People in the West Plaza parking lot on Healdsburg Avenue were smoking marijuana and disturbing store guests. Officers responded and determined no one was actively smoking. The people were advised not to do so in the future.

11:03pm A vehicle without a rear license plate swerved near the Dry Creek Inn on Dry Creek Road. A 59-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI, violation of probation and driving while on DUI probation.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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