MIDTERMS In September, Healdsburg Police officers had the opportunity to catch up with recruits Paulo Valenzuela and Zach Aldridge—in blue—during their academy mid-term inspection at SRJC’s Public Safety Training Center’s campus in Windsor.

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

Monday, Sept. 7
10:25am The Reporting Party (RP) on Grant Avenue flagged down an officer and stated that a lock on a gate was cut. Officers searched the property and found nothing was missing. A report was taken.

11:51am The RP at La Pizza on Healdsburg Avenue said someone vandalized property and took a chair and plants. A 42-Year-Old (YO) was arrested for disobeying a court order, violation of probation and petty theft.

1:20pm The RP on Sunnyvale Drive at Lupine Road said a driver ran a stop sign going 60 mph. The RP saw the same action two days in a row. Patrol officers were notified to be on the lookout for the driver.

6:32pm The RP on Hwy 101 near Rodney Strong said she was punched in the face by a man while they were in a vehicle driving to Healdsburg. The RP said the man initially would not pull over. The RP was transferred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

7:13pm An officer near The Parish Cafe on Mill Street arrested a 47-YO man on an out-of-county warrant regarding trespassing. He was brought to county jail.

9:39pm Cloverdale police indicated that a driver headed southbound on Hwy 101 at Citrus Fair Drive was on the wrong side of the freeway. Patrol officers were advised.

9:57pm Two people screamed at Badger Park on Heron Drive. Officers contacted them. A 24-YO man was cited and released for violation of probation. Both people were picked up by a responsible party.

Tuesday, Sept. 8
11:00am The RP on Grove Street came upon a man who had broken into a shed. The suspect fled on a bike. The suspect was a prior resident of the property who had been evicted in November 2025. At 12:08pm, the 58-YO suspect was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation, burglary, vandalism, trespass and possession of unlawful paraphernalia.

5:55pm An officer at West Plaza Park on North Street arrested a 53-YO man on an outstanding warrant regarding trespassing and failure to appear.

6:56pm The RP at Badger Park on Heron Drive said the RP heard six or seven gunshots fired. The RP was transferred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Officers canvassed the area and did not see or hear anything amiss. Someone who had been in the area for three hours stated nothing of that nature occurred. SCSO no longer had to respond.

Wednesday, Sept. 9
1:31pm An unwanted woman was at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue. The woman tried to get into a room. Officers responded, but the woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

2:40pm The RP at The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg on Healdsburg Avenue said a woman set up an encampment near the pool area. The RP wanted her to leave the property, and the manager wanted to press charges. The 48-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for trespassing and resisting arrest.

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5:53pm The RP on Matheson Street at Healdsburg Avenue said a driver ran numerous stop signs before parking. The RP was told the situation would be logged, but officers could not respond because the vehicle was no longer moving.

5:55pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue discovered damage to her vehicle while it was parked. No note was left. An officer contacted the RP and took a hit-and-run report.

Thursday, Sept. 10
1:28am A call was received from Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. A subject was asleep in his car when people on bikes meddled with him. Officers responded and took a report.

10:13am An officer on Prentice Drive arrested a 46-YO man on seven outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, selling or transporting a controlled substance, driving under the influence (DUI), driving on a license suspended for DUI, driving under the influence of a drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. He was brought to county jail.

5:32pm The RP at Safeway on Vine Street said a woman hit a shopping cart, which damaged the RP’s car. The woman left the scene. An officer located her at Valero and saw damage on the front driver side of the vehicle. The officer indicated that an official review by the Department of Motor Vehicles was required to check if the woman could drive safely. A report was taken.

6:09pm The RP at Railroad Park on Front Street said the RP and he were fishing with friends when his bike valued at $1,300 was stolen. An officer responded. A picture of the bike was sent to Healdsburg patrol so the patrol could be on the lookout for the bike. A scooter that was also stolen was found on Front Street. A report was taken.

8:41pm The RP witnessed a vehicle near Dollar Tree on Vine Street back into another vehicle and then jump the curb before heading toward the Roundabout. Officers were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. The RP was not an involved party.  Subsequently, the registered owner of the victim vehicle called and a report was taken.

10:14pm An officer on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road stopped a vehicle for having an unreadable license plate. A 26-YO man was arrested for DUI, driving with a license suspended for DUI, DUI while on probation for DUI and violation of probation. He was brought to county jail.

Friday, Sept. 11
8:51am The RP on Powell Avenue described a hit-and-run accident near Silveira GMC on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers located the suspect. She was cited for driving without a license and hit-and-run.

3:04pm The RP on Mill Street said there was a road-rage incident, but the driver in question left so no emergency response was needed.

3:57pm The RP at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue said another driver hit her vehicle in the parking lot of the high school. The RP gave the license plate number. Officers located the suspect vehicle and the suspect at a nearby address. A report was taken.

4:48pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue at Dry Creek Road saw a truck hit a bicyclist. The RP saw the bicyclist get up, but had no further details. Officers responded, and medical assistance was started as a precaution.

Saturday, Sept. 12
1:10am Guests that seemed intoxicated left Montage in a vehicle on Montage Way. The vehicle was occupied by approximately five people with slurred speech and uneven gaits. The vehicle tried to exit the property via a private service road but was directed by staff back to the main road. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

11:19am The RP stated a driver sped and drove recklessly near Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue. Officers were notified.

5:52pm The RP at Acoma Court on Prentice Drive said a bicycle was stolen from the RP’s property. An officer took a report.

10:15pm The RP, the manager at Enso Village on Boxheart Drive, said that on Sept. 10, 2026, there may have been abuse between residents. A woman had a diabetic issue, but her husband did not want her to eat. Officers contacted the residents at the apartment and took a domestic battery report. The man was transported for a voluntary psychiatric evaluation by medics who were already at the scene. A report was taken.

Sunday, Sept. 13
12:20am The RP on Rose Lane said she learned who slashed the tires on her car on July 31, 2026. The RP was advised to have her father call because he was the registered owner. At 5:42pm, the RP wanted to press charges and met with an officer in the lobby of the police station. A report was taken.

9:32am The RP at Acoma Court on Prentice Drive said his girlfriend was leaving with their baby and would not tell the RP where they were going. The RP said his girlfriend tried to hit him as well. Officers responded and contacted the parties. The 22-YO man was arrested for domestic battery.

11:52am The RP near Dollar Tree on Vine Street said a driver tormented the RP while on Hwy 101. The suspect vehicle was possibly in the Safeway parking lot. The RP wanted assistance from law enforcement but did not think she was in danger. Officers responded and spoke with the RP.

12:21pm An officer near Exchange Bank on Vine Street contacted a 44-YO man on post-release community supervision. He was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of his post-release terms and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

2:49pm A man at BloodRoot on North Street was possibly overserved and was asked to leave by an employee. He went to sleep on the patio with a 6-to-8-inch knife on his belt. An officer responded and contacted the man.

6:37pm A man near Harmon Guest House on Healdsburg Avenue blew smoke in the faces of people and dogs at the bus stop. When asked to stop, he grew unruly and swore at people. While the RP was on the phone, the man left the area. The RP would call back if the man returned.

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