Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, Feb. 16
1:27pm Fraud occurred at Chase Bank on Vine Street. The Reporting Party (RP) said that $21,000 was electronically taken from the RP’s account and sent to American Express. The RP contacted both companies to get the funds back because he did not authorize this transaction. He wanted the issue documented. An incident number was provided.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
9:26am The RP on Healdsburg Avenue said she was the victim of strangulation by her boyfriend in 2022. The RP said she did not report it in 2022 because he promised to never do it again. However, he did it again recently and she pursued legal action in another city. He would not return her belongings so she wanted to proceed with charges for the incident that occurred in 2022. An officer met with the RP who said the 2022 incident happened in Alexander Valley. She was referred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
11:50am The RP called on behalf of his father because a $3,000 bike was stolen from a Parkland Farms garage between Feb. 7 and Feb. 11, 2026. They suspect one of the caretakers. The RP found a listing for the bike on Craigslist. An officer spoke to the RP and took a report.
3:54pm A 58-Year-Old (YO) man near Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue was arrested and brought to county jail for being out of compliance with registering his address due to sex offender status.
5:09pm A transient on Healdsburg Avenue was on a bench with his belongings spread out. The RP did not want to press charges, but could change his mind if the man refused to leave. An officer and therapist responded and gave the subject advice.
9:58pm Officers contacted a 59-YO man and a 67-YO woman at Hotel Healdsburg on Matheson Street. The man was cited for violating probation, trespassing and unlawful camping. The woman was cited for unlawful camping. Officers advised both people to clean up their possessions and move along.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
1:49pm A woman stole a lemonade valued at approximately $3 from Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP wanted to press charges and also wanted the woman trespassed from the property. The 50-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for shoplifting and violating probation.
2:30pm Three people were smoking marijuana in the breezeway at Hartford Family Winery on Healdsburg Avenue. The city therapist responded and gave the people advice.
3:53pm The RP on Fitch Street said there were fraudulent transactions on her credit cards. The RP planned to follow up with the credit card companies. On Feb. 19, 2026, a family member brought in paperwork that identified the fraud. A report was taken, and an officer was assigned to the case.
4:49pm The city therapist received information that a person was passed out on the patio at Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street. The therapist responded.
5:16pm The RP on March Avenue at Healdsburg Avenue indicated a vehicle was driven erratically and crossed double yellows. Officers responded and contacted the driver. A 65-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI).
6:56pm The RP at Appellation Healdsburg on Dovetail Lane left his vehicle unlocked. The RP said someone stole keys, Meta glasses and a charger out of the vehicle. At 9:35pm, the RP indicated the vehicle was being stolen. Officers arrived on the scene and found the unoccupied vehicle on the side of the road. A report was taken.
Thursday, Feb. 19
12:43pm The RP on March Avenue at Healdsburg Avenue witnessed a young man drive recklessly. The RP was advised to call back if she saw him again.
1:20pm The RP on Piper Street was followed by a man in a van. The RP was advised to drive toward the police station. An officer pulled over the van for reckless driving. The driver confirmed he had followed the RP. The 63-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for reckless driving. His pet in the vehicle was taken into the care of Sonoma County Animal Services.
4:22pm An unwanted man on Matheson Street moved his belongings to the RP’s front door. Subsequently, the RP moved the items to the meter area. An officer indicated the man had left, but the property was still there. The items were removed from the property.
11:08pm A couple with shopping carts was at Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue. The RP stated they had been inside the premises since 3pm and told the couple to move along, but the couple did not respond to the request. An officer arrived on the scene and advised the couple to move along.
Friday, Feb. 20
8:14am The RP said that on Feb. 19, 2026, her 13-YO daughter was with friends at Dollar Tree on Vine Street when a man in a parked car harassed them. He cat-called, looked at them up and down in a suggestive way, whistled, waved and tried to get them to interact with him. They were scared. The RP was concerned that the man had bad intentions, and she wanted the incident documented. Officers contacted the man and advised him of the complaint.
3:50pm The city therapist at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue reported that a person threatened him. Officers responded and searched the area, but the subject was gone on arrival and unable to be located. On Feb. 21, at 12:22pm, the man was arrested when he went to the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street to use the restroom. When officers contacted the 35-YO man, he fought them. The man was taken to Healdsburg General Hospital for medical clearance and subsequently brought to county jail. He was charged with threats with intent to terrorize and resisting arrest.
9:56pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue at North Street saw a man on a bike near the RP’s vehicle. The man dropped a knife. Officers contacted the man. The 30-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail on an outstanding out-of-county warrant.
Saturday, Feb. 21
3:56pm The RP reported men at Farrow Ready Mix Company on Healdsburg Avenue walking toward the river on the RP’s property. Officers located the men and advised them to move along.
8:04pm The RP on University Street said someone took the RP’s camera, two bikes, a trailer and a ladder. The RP said everything had been locked up. The RP wanted to press charges. He believed that approximately $1,500-$2,000 worth of property was taken. An officer spoke with the RP and took a report.
Sunday, Feb. 22
12:18am The RP on Front Street said her dad tried to get inside her home and banged on the door. She had a restraining order against him and he should not have been at the residence. The 40-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for resisting arrest and violating a restraining order.
12:50am A vehicle was stopped on Hwy 101 at Old Redwood Highway because it had no headlights on and was weaving. A 25-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.
3:59am The RP on Sawmill Circle heard a man in distress who screamed and moaned. Officers contacted the man, who did not cooperate with the officers. The 43-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct under the influence of a drug and violating probation.
10:15pm The RP on Sunnyvale Drive believed her ex-husband tried to get into her gate. An officer searched the area and advised the RP that the subject was gone on arrival.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
