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Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.

Monday, October 6

11:59am The Reporting Party (RP) said a woman at Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue screamed and mimicked gun shapes with her fingers at passersby. Officers responded and contacted the woman.

3:44pm The RP went to the lobby of the police department to state that Healdsburg Hospital on University Avenue stole her sunflower seeds and two chicken jerky containers. She did not want to press charges. The information was logged.

3:58pm The RP near Harris Gallery on Healdsburg Avenue stated that a woman walking had her pants down. The RP was not willing to press charges. Another RP indicated that the same woman flashed people. Officers responded and contacted the woman at her home. The woman’s daughter agreed to take care of the woman.

4:30pm The RP on Hwy 101 at Westside Road said a vehicle swerved and almost drove off the road multiple times. Officers responded and stopped the vehicle. A 38-Year-Old (YO) man was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI).

5:45pm The RP at Casa Del Mole on Center Street said that a person who appeared intoxicated threatened the RP. Officers responded and spoke to both parties. A 40-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation.

Tuesday, October 7

7:46am A person was unconscious in a bush on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and medical assistance was staged.

2:32pm The RP at Safeway on Vine Street stated that a driver pulled in and out of the parking lot. The RP believed the driver was intoxicated or did not know how to drive. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

5:36pm A man near Summit State Bank on Vine Street walked around and yelled, “You need to die.” Officers responded and spoke to the man. The city therapist planned to get the man resources.

10:05pm A man at Safeway on Vine Street was disruptive and threw items around. The man subsequently left the store. Officers responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Wednesday, October 8

1:19am A vehicle on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway was stopped for having an unreadable license plate. A 32-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI.

6:56am The RP, a financial advisor, believed his client on Lupine Road was a victim of fraud. The RP had not reached out to Adult Protective Services. The city therapist contacted the client who stated there were no financial issues. The client had written a check to a winery which may have alerted the RP.

8:35am Graffiti was reported on Healdsburg Avenue.

9:22am On Oct. 7, a guest at Hotel Vinea on Dry Creek Road drove into the patio and caused damage to the property. The RP was willing to press charges. An officer contacted the staff and guest. The guest agreed to pay for damages. An incident number was provided.

2:10pm Graffiti was reported at the Brandt Insurance Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. 

7:10pm The RP, the president of the homeowners’ association on Yew Circle at Hemlock Drive and Pinon Drive, reported that three men tried to cut through private property to go fishing at the river. The RP confronted them and advised them of the no trespass sign, but the men refused to leave. Officers responded and advised the men to stay off private property.

Thursday, October 9

12:05am A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for violating registration rules. A 24-YO man was arrested for DUI and brought to county jail.

11:39am The RP and her husband on Dry Creek Road shared a bank account at Wells Fargo on Vine Street. The RP’s husband was notified of a large unauthorized withdrawal of $7,000 from their account. An officer spoke to the couple and directed them to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office because they lived in that jurisdiction.

12:18pm The RP at River’s Edge Kayak and Canoe on Healdsburg Avenue wanted to file trespass paperwork against a man associated with a construction company. Dispatch spoke with the RP about the trespass process and indicated that the issue with the construction company might be civil.

10:45pm A vehicle was stopped for violating lighting equipment rules on Healdsburg Avenue at Kennedy Lane. A 28-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI.

Friday, October 10

11:27am The RP indicated that a road-rage incident started on Hwy 101 and ended on Powell Avenue. The RP stated a FedEx driver passed cars and was very hostile to the RP and other drivers. When parked off Powell Avenue, the FedEx driver made a gesture with his fingers like a gun toward the RP. The FedEx driver then drove away. The RP was given an incident number.

1:36pm The RP said a group of transient people were smoking, drinking and being loud and disruptive in West Plaza Park on North Street. Officers responded. A 40-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation and destroying or concealing evidence. Another person was cited and released for consumption of alcohol in the park.

5:08pm The RP near McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue said a vehicle would not let the RP merge, and the RP almost hit a semitruck. The RP believed the vehicle hit the RP’s bumper because the RP had damage to his vehicle that he did not previously have. The damage was estimated to be around $1,000. The RP was provided an incident number for insurance purposes.

6:14pm The RP, an employee at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street, stated that a woman threatened to shoot a guest in the head. The RP did not believe the threat was valid, but subsequently the woman came back to the building. Management advised the RP not to approach the woman and to contact law enforcement. The RP wanted to file trespass paperwork against the woman. Officers responded and advised the woman not to return.

9:58pm The RP at St. John’s Church on Matheson Street said two to three people were near the restrooms, playing loud music, drinking and smoking. The RP did not want to press charges, but wanted them to be advised to leave. Officers responded, and the people jumped the fence. The people were unable to be located.

Saturday, October 11

11:42am The RP at Safeway on Vine Street said a person who was banned from the premises went into the store and aggressively approached the RP. Subsequently, the person left the store and went toward the Plaza on his bike. Officers contacted the man and advised him that he was banned from Safeway. A trespass letter was sent via email to the RP.

3:40pm A vehicle was stopped for violating registration rules on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road. A 35-YO man was cited and released for violation of probation.

Sunday, October 12

1:16am A vehicle was stopped for violating lighting equipment rules on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway. A 36-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.

1:39pm A man and his dog entered a private event for the Boys & Girls Club at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue without paying and refused to leave. Officers arrived. The man had already been escorted out by security.

4:41pm A drug-activity officer contacted a person in a suspicious vehicle at Park & Ride on Healdsburg Avenue. A 42-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.

11:00pm The RP, an Uber driver on Healdsburg Avenue at North Street, said he went to pick up a person but did not take him because the person was intoxicated and vomited. Officers responded and contacted the man. Subsequently, the man was picked up by a different Uber driver.

11:05pm The RP said there was a reckless driver spinning the vehicle’s tires on Haydon Street at East Street. The RP stated the driver was there earlier in the day and returned. Officers did not respond because there was a priority incident.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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