Police Log, November 3-9

Crimes and concerns reported to Healdsburg Police, Nov. 3-9

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

Monday, November 3

12:01am A warrant officer stopped a man on a bike on Healdsburg Avenue. The 45-year-old (YO) man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding petty theft.

8:01am Two people were sleeping in the parklet in front of Brush Salon on Healdsburg Avenue. The Reporting Party (RP) wanted law enforcement to ask them to leave. Officers responded and the people moved along.

9:33am Graffiti was reported at First American Title on North Street.

10:10am A physical altercation occurred between two men at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. No weapons were seen. The men separated and walked in different directions. Officers responded and determined that mutual combat had occurred.

Tuesday, November 4

2:34am The RP heard a man and woman argue at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and checked the area. 

9:07am A hit-and-run accident occurred on Dry Creek Road at Healdsburg Avenue. A report was taken.

1:16pm A cybercrime occurred at the Healdsburg School District Office on Prince Avenue. The Sonoma County Office of Education sent emails to an employee containing paycheck information. Someone hacked the employee’s account, set up direct deposits and intercepted paychecks totaling over $15,000. Subsequently, the funds were recovered and security measures were improved to prevent a similar situation from occurring again. An investigation continues.

3:20pm Graffiti was reported on Exchange Avenue. 

7:18pm The RP stated that a person on an electric bike with no lighting equipment “popped wheelies” on Grove Street at Chiquita Road. Officers responded, but the subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

8:51pm A truck swerved all over the road on University Avenue at Powell Avenue. The response was delayed due to a higher priority incident. The truck was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:50pm The RP thought there was a body next to a bike near True West Film Center on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and determined there was just garbage, not a body. Officers subsequently contacted two people. A 37-YO woman and 38-YO man were cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

Wednesday, November 5

9:58am A swerving vehicle was driven recklessly near Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located. 

2:07pm A customer at The UPS Store on Vine Street threatened the RP and cornered the RP in the store. The customer did not touch the RP.  The customer left the store and sat outside on a bench. An officer responded and determined no crime had occurred. The man was trespassed from the store.

3:03pm A physical altercation occurred at McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP’s ex-girlfriend tried to take the RP’s possession and she tried to back her vehicle into the RP’s trailer. An officer responded, arrested both parties and brought them to county jail. The 42-YO woman was arrested for domestic battery. The 46-YO man was arrested for domestic battery, violation of probation and violation of pretrial release. An emergency protective order was denied. A dog was taken into custody.

6:46pm A hit-and-run accident occurred on March Avenue. The RP followed the suspect vehicle and wanted to press charges. Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle. The accident was determined to be a civil problem, and the parties exchanged information.

7:58pm A pickup truck drove uncontrollably on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP suspected that the driver was intoxicated. The RP was transferred to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

8:54pm The RP on Quarry Ridge Court received a call where the caller said, “I’ll be there in 10-15 minutes and blow up your house.” The RP said he recognized the caller’s voice. The RP wanted law enforcement to speak with the caller and send a patrol. Officers responded and determined there had been no criminal threats. The RP requested a copy of the incident, and the RP’s daughter decided she might speak with an officer. 

10:02pm A woman at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue threw the RP on the ground twice and then threw the RP’s bicycle. The RP declined medical assistance, but wanted to press charges. An officer responded and spoke with witnesses. The criteria for battery were determined not to be met. The suspect was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Thursday, November 6 

10:52am Petty theft occurred at Healdsburg Laundromat on Terrace Boulevard. The RP claimed that someone used her Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card while she was in jail. The RP wanted to file a report and speak with the therapist on staff. However, the RP left before anyone could meet with her.

4:44pm A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Lytton Spring Road for violating registration rules. A 57-YO man was cited for driving with a license suspended for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI and driving with a license suspended for DUI.

9:06pm A vehicle was vandalised at Healdsburg Liquors on Center Street. The RP said men tried to break the glass on a vehicle. Officers responded and contacted the RP. Both tail lamps and the front blinker were damaged. The RP knew the owner of the vehicle and agreed to notify the owner of the damage. The suspects were gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:47pm A food handler lacking a permit violated a city ordinance on Piper Street at Healdsburg Avenue. An officer told the food handler about the violation and gave them one hour to clean up.

Friday, November 7

8:45am The RP, the manager at Russian River Covered RV Storage on Healdsburg Avenue, indicated a truck was stolen. The rented vehicle was due back weeks prior. The RP attempted to contact the renter, but there was no answer and the credit card was declined. An officer took a report and entered the vehicle into the stolen vehicle system.

9:52am An officer conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway because the passenger had an active warrant. A 41-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail on three outstanding warrants regarding driving under the influence of drugs, driving while addicted to drugs, driving with a license suspended for DUI, possession of controlled substances without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, evading an officer, resisting arrest, using a controlled substance without a prescription, and misuse of license and registration documents.

11:04am The RP on Johnson Street left her car at the house of an acquaintance. The acquaintance was assisting the RP with selling the RP’s car, but sold it without her consent and forged her signature on the paperwork. The acquaintance subsequently ignored the RP’s calls and would not answer the door. A report was taken.

12:58pm A vehicle almost crashed into the RP at Jerry’s Valero on Dry Creek Road. The vehicle swerved and sped. Officers were notified to be on the lookout for the vehicle.

1:31pm Grand theft occurred at Appellation Healdsburg on Dovetail Lane. The RP said his watch worth $30,000 was lost or missing. The RP believed his watch was last seen in the hotel room. The hotel staff looked for it without success. A report was taken.

4:56pm The RP at The Elephant In the Room on Healdsburg Avenue said her sister-in-law was intoxicated and got into her vehicle. The RP did not know if she drove off or was still in the parking lot. An officer responded, but the person was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

5:42pm A vehicle was retrieved on Creekside Drive in Willits. No suspect was in custody. A report was forwarded to the district attorney for further investigation.

8:52pm The RP on March Avenue believed someone might be sleeping under the overhang of the porch. The RP heard music and one or two people talking. An officer responded and found no sign of any people camping.

Saturday, November 8

5:34pm A trailer was on fire on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway. An officer arrived on the scene. CHP and the fire department handled the situation. 

9:25am Officers on Fitch Street contacted a 43-YO man at his residence regarding two outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding driving with a license suspended for DUI, DUI and possession of methamphetamine. The man was brought to county jail. 

Sunday, November 9

1:04pm The RP stated that on Nov. 8, someone entered her vehicle at 

The Showroom By G on Healdsburg Avenue and stole bank statements, makeup and a shirt. An officer provided the RP with the incident number.

2:24pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue said a vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the street. Officers responded, and the CHP was notified.

2:30pm The RP reported a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the street on Plaza Street. The vehicle possibly lost a tire. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. CHP made contact with the vehicle in Santa Rosa.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner