Healdsburg Police recruit Omar Nuno
RECRUIT Police Recruit Omar Nuno, third from left, looking sharp for his Midterm Inspection in September. From left, social service officer Jeff McGee and Lt. Luis Rodriguez, Nuno and last year’s recruit, Carlos Soto.

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

Monday, October 27

7:03am The Reporting Party (RP) on University Street at North Street indicated that a possibly intoxicated driver swerved, drove slowly on the shoulder and went around vehicles. The RP was transferred to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The RP had previously pulled up next to the vehicle and asked the driver if he was okay. The driver did not seem to speak English and drove away on Piper Street. Officers checked the area and the residence of the registered owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:54am The RP on Foreman Lane said unlocked toolboxes in the bed of a truck were broken into on Oct. 26. $1,000 worth of tools were stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

10:11am A man at The UPS Store on Vine Street refused to leave. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and subsequently the man left. At 10:35am, the man returned to the store. An officer responded and the subject was trespassed from the store and advised not to return.

2:11pm The RP on Hudson Street at Harmon Street saw a vehicle driving extremely slowly over Memorial Bridge. Subsequently, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway near the train depot. The information was logged.

4:43pm A drug activity officer contacted a 46-Year-Old (YO) man on Exchange Avenue. He was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and violation of post-release community supervision rules. He was brought to county jail.

5:35pm A warrant was served on a subject in custody of the Union City Police Department. The information was relayed to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Transportation Division.

Tuesday, October 28

6:57am The RP on Winding Creek Way said that on Oct. 25 the RP’s neighbor drove recklessly through the neighborhood. At one point, the driver went onto the sidewalk in front of the RP’s house and left skid marks. The RP provided a ring camera surveillance video and a photo of the skid marks. The incident was logged.

2:40pm The RP on North Street at University Street said an SUV ran a stop sign and nearly hit the RP. The vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

3:37pm The RP on Pordon Lane wanted an ex-employee to be trespassed from the RP’s home.  The man was let go due to his behavior and theft from the RP.  The man rang the doorbell and banged on the door. Dispatch attempted to contact the man two times and left a voicemail advising him that he was not allowed at the location, otherwise he was subject to arrest.

7:42pm The RP on March Avenue said she received annoying and harassing phone calls. All the caller said was, “hello, hello” and hung up. No threats were made. The RP stated the caller created new numbers when the RP blocked the other numbers. The information was logged.

Wednesday, October 29

8:44am A probation violation officer contacted a 49-YO man in the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. The man was cited for utility theft and violation of probation. An email was sent to a city worker at Parks & Rec to remove extension cords from poles near the picnic tables and benches.

7:03pm A vehicle suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run was stopped near the Healdsburg Gas Mart on Dry Creek Road. A 55-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence and hit and run.

Thursday, October 30

8:24am A juvenile on a scooter on Matheson Street at First Street was hit by a vehicle. The juvenile was transported to Memorial Hospital for a fractured wrist. An officer assisted with traffic control and a report was taken.

6:49pm The RP indicated there was a vehicle on Hwy 101 with a suspected intoxicated driver. The RP was transferred to CHP.

7:04pm A person laid on the sidewalk near the 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers contacted the 61-YO man. He was cited and released on outstanding out-of-county warrants regarding possession of tear gas and camping in public. The man moved along.

9:14pm The RP on Center Street said a vehicle crashed into his truck. The vehicle was left behind, but the driver fled on foot. The RP did not want to press charges, but wanted the suspect’s information for insurance purposes. Officers responded and checked the area, but the suspect was gone on arrival and unable to be located. A report was taken.

11:49pm A belligerent and intoxicated man at Safeway on Vine Street made people uncomfortable. Earlier the man tried to steal merchandise, but the manager made him pay for it. Officers contacted the man and waited until he left.

Friday, October 31

9:16pm An officer near the 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue was flagged down because someone stole beer. The officer saw the suspect running down Healdsburg Avenue. A juvenile was arrested for petty theft and being a minor in possession of alcohol. Subsequently, the juvenile was released to a responsible party. The RP wanted to prosecute, and a citation was issued.

Saturday, November 1

1:11am Suspicious circumstances occurred on East Street. The RP said 20 people were on a porch, and two of them were waving handguns in the air while dancing. The RP believed they were in a gang. The guns were pointed in the air, but not at the RP. Officers responded and found only five people on the porch, none matching the description given by the RP. The officers left, but continued to monitor the area.

Sunday, November 2

12:36am The RP followed an SUV on Presidential Circle at Kennedy Lane. The RP said the vehicle took a sharp turn and almost hit a curb and then sped off toward the Memorial Bridge. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

1:48pm A probation violation officer on Exchange Avenue at Adeline Way arrested a 45-YO man and brought him to county jail for obstructing or resisting an officer, unlawful possession of marijuana and violation of probation.

4:08pm The RP near a bus stop by Kinsmoke on Center Street said a dispute between two people was possibly escalating. Officers responded, but the people were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

4:53pm The RP on Grove Street indicated that her ex-husband texted her threats about property that he did not pick up and she planned to donate. The RP said there was a restraining order allowing only peaceful contact. An officer responded and determined the situation to be unfounded.

5:00pm A probation violation officer stopped a vehicle near Badger Park on Heron Drive for a window-tint violation. A 34-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation and driving without a license.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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