Surveillance camera image of car theft in progress
SURVEILLANCE An unknown man looks into cars parked in a driveway on Lorraine Court, as captured by a security camera early on Sept. 12. Two thefts occurred on the street that night, including the theft of a bag filled with baby supplies. Police were unable to identify the suspect.

Monday, Sept. 8 

6:37am The Reporting Party (RP) indicated a man followed her near the Flying Goat Coffee on Center Street. An additional caller also reported that the man followed a woman down the street. Officers responded and arrested a 41-Year-Old (YO) man and transported him to county jail for criminal threats.

12:05pm The RP on Spur Ridge Lane stated a man was outside her door who was not supposed to be on her property. Officers contacted the man. He was advised not to go back to the property and was given a courtesy ride home.

2:35pm A juvenile and his legal guardian went to the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street. The juvenile was cited and released for battery.

2:41pm The RP on Josephine Lane stated that an e-bike valued at $3,000 was stolen from the RP’s driveway sometime between Sept. 6-8, 2025. An officer spoke with the RP and took a report.

5:25pm A vehicle fire occurred on Hwy 101 at Geyserville Avenue. Officers responded. California Highway Patrol and the fire department handled the situation.

9:48pm The RP at Giorgi Park on University Street said there was a possible drunk driver in the area. The vehicle had swerved multiple times. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Tuesday, Sept. 9 

8:11am Officers on Ward Street conducted a probation search. A 29-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation.

11:07am The RP witnessed a theft at Safeway on Vine Street. The RP said a man stole a large amount of items at 6:23am and quickly and recklessly drove away. The information was logged.

11:22am A subject was searched by a probation officer at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. A 48-YO man was arrested and released for possession of methamphetamine and violation of probation. A citation was issued.

11:56am The RP saw a drug transaction at Safeway on Vine Street. Officers investigated. A 62-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of methamphetamine.

6:14pm The RP saw juveniles set off fireworks on Canyon Run. Officers responded, but the juveniles were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

8:14pm The RP on University Street said a truck was driven recklessly and swerved. Officers responded and made contact with the driver of a vehicle, but that vehicle was not involved.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

3:27am The RP on Parkland Farms Boulevard said two people stole his road bike valued at $600 from his porch. The RP decided not to press charges. An officer checked the area and identified one of the subjects. The man was asked to return the bike to the police department, which he did. Subsequently, the bike was returned to the owner.

3:50pm The RP on Young Road indicated that someone hacked her credit card and bought two iPhones and a cellphone plan worth $2,200. The RP worked with the credit card company to dispute the transactions and called the business that sold the phones and cellphone plan. The RP was provided an incident number and transferred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Thursday, Sept.11

7:53am The RP, an employee of the L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue, stated that three participants of Reach for Home were in a verbal argument. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted the parties. No further assistance was needed.

9:23am The RP said a man in a white van pointed a gun at the RP near the former location of La Pizza on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and contacted the driver. The driver told the officer about a road rage incident that occurred between the driver and the RP. The 39-YO man was cited and released for brandishing a weapon or firearm.

10:49am The RP on Healdsburg Avenue stated her partner hit her and that they both put hands on each other. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted the RP. Her partner was no longer there and the RP was uncooperative with law enforcement. A report was taken.

11:47am An employee at Joyeria Nayeli on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that a person stole $6,000 worth of merchandise. Officers arrived on the scene and subsequently checked the area for the vehicle the suspect left in. The suspect vehicle was entered in the Flock license plate reader system. Officers throughout Sonoma County were told to be on the lookout for the vehicle.

7:12pm The RP at Casa Del Mole on Center Street said two men were physically fighting outside the restaurant. Officers responded and located one of the men. Medical assistance was requested for a bloody finger and a gash to the head. The other party was unable to be located. The victim wanted to press charges. A report was taken.

Friday, Sept. 12

9:07am The RP on Lorraine Court said his vehicle was “rummaged through” during the night of Sept. 11. The suspect stole a bag with a rainbow on it which was filled with baby supplies. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer spoke with the RP and asked him to come to the police department to see if law enforcement could identify the suspect.

11:43am The RP on Greens Drive believed that a check was taken from his mailbox. Chase Bank said the check was deposited with a possibly forged signature. An officer met with the RP and took a report.

1:32pm In a separate incident than the one reported at 9:07am, another RP on Lorraine Court said his locked vehicle was broken into during the night of Sept. 11. The suspect took the RP’s wallet and a gym bag. The RP decided to follow up with the police department if the RP decided to press charges. The information was logged.

Saturday, Sept. 13 

3:13am The RP, an off-duty manager at The Lodge at Healdsburg on Grove Street, said a member of the staff heard a wedding party fighting outside. Officers responded, but the people were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

7:05am An officer cited two people for unlawful camping near Hotel Healdsburg on Matheson Street.

10:49am The RP said that protestors in the roundabout on Healdsburg Avenue walked into the street. Officers were advised.

9:23pm A man on March Avenue wobbled and swayed back and forth. Officers responded. The man refused medical assistance and refused to identify himself. The 47-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation, resisting arrest, public intoxication and on an outstanding Humboldt County warrant regarding destroying or concealing evidence, possession of methamphetamine and driving a vehicle with a license suspended for driving under the influence (DUI). Subsequently, he was transported to Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital for medical clearance and then transported back to county jail.

10:06pm The RP called about a man on a bike at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and contacted the involved parties. The RP was found to have an injury to his hand, but he declined medical help and declined to press charges.

Sunday, Sept. 14

1:31am The RP, an employee at McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue, said a man drove on the curb twice and went in and out of the drive-thru line. The RP stated the man may have passed out in the vehicle because the vehicle was not moving. The RP tried to speak to the driver via the intercom, but the driver did not respond. Officers responded and conducted field sobriety tests. A 29-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI and violation of court order.

7:06am The RP said a woman set a board with nails facing up in a parking spot in front of Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street. Someone pulled into the parking spot and ran over the board. The woman yelled at the driver for driving over her board. Officers responded. A 49-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for vandalism and violation of probation.

7:12am The RP on Powell Avenue stated that a transient person was asleep in front of her business. The RP wanted the woman to move along. An officer responded and advised her to move along. By 8:16am, she had returned and slept again. Officers responded and advised the woman to leave the property.

8:29am The RP on West Grant Street stated that a work crew was doing construction on the roof. An officer responded and advised the crew they could not work on Sundays without a permit from the city.

2:26pm The Healdsburg Police Department located a 40-YO man wanted in connection with a recent theft investigation and who had several outstanding warrants including for burglary. When officers attempted to contact the individual, he fled on foot. Officers pursued the suspect, who ran into St. John’s Church, where a service was actively underway. Officers removed the subject from the church despite his resistance. Outside the church, officers engaged in a physical struggle lasting approximately four minutes before successfully taking the individual into custody. The suspect was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. One officer sustained minor injuries. The man was arrested for felony resisting arrest with violence, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation and on multiple outstanding warrants.

6:53pm The RP on East Street at North Street stated a man screamed. Officers responded. The man had been drinking but was not intoxicated to the level where citation or arrest was warranted. The man was advised of the complaint.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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