Matt Jenkins at a police convention with women
SOLIDARITY Healdsburg Police Chief Matt Jenkins, second from left, along with other law enforcement offices from around the country who participated in the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement (WLLE) Symposium held in San Diego earlier this month.

Residents and others are encouraged to call police dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377.

Monday, August 25

9:01am Graffiti was reported at Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street. 

9:17am The Reporting Party (RP) on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that a driver swerved, tailgated and almost ran off a car off the road. The vehicle pulled into Giorgi Park. Officers responded, contacted the driver and conducted a probation search. Nothing was found and the driver was given advice about driving behavior.

12:29pm The RP at a clothing store on Healdsburg Avenue said a person stole a jacket valued at $45 from the rack outside the store. Officers responded, but the person was gone on arrival and unable to be located. A report was taken.

3:31pm A vehicle was stopped near the Healdsburg Community Center on Healdsburg Avenue due to violation of vehicle registration, and a warrant subject was identified. A 20-year-old (YO) man was arrested and transported to county jail for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge, violation of probation, driving on a license suspended for driving under the influence (DUI), driving with the possession of marijuana in a vehicle, and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI and driving with a suspended license.

Tuesday, August 26

1:33pm The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue said two women stole $20 worth of items from the store. The RP wanted to press charges. Officers located the vehicle reported to be involved and conducted a traffic stop. The women involved in the theft were not in the vehicle. Subsequently, the RP decided not to press charges.

3:56pm A vehicle on Hwy 101 at Lytton Springs Road was stopped for violation of the rule regarding front and rear bumpers. A 43-YO man was cited for driving with a license suspended for DUI and violation of probation.

5:50pm A vehicle was stopped near the Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue because the vehicle violated vehicle lighting rules and there was an identification of a person on probation. A 41-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation.

8:16pm A vehicle was stopped near Tisza Bistro on Healdsburg Avenue for violation of registration rules. A 42-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving with a license suspended for DUI, violation of probation, and misuse of registration and license documents.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

9:36am An officer met with staff at McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue and reviewed a surveillance video of an incident regarding a stolen wallet. A suspect at a nearby encampment was identified. The property was located and the wallet was returned to the owner. A 49-YO woman was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia. The owner of the wallet did not want to press charges.

11:43am The RP on West Grant Street called about an intoxicated person. A 45-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation.

1:24pm The RP on March Avenue at Woodside Court heard two men screaming at each other. Officers arrived, but did not see or hear the men. They were gone one arrival and unable to be located.

3:11pm A driver on probation was stopped near McDonalds on Healdsburg Avenue. A probation check was conducted. A 19-YO man was transported and brought to county jail for violation of probation and driving without a license. A juvenile was transported to juvenile hall.

4:07pm The RP near Wine Country Getaways on Prince Avenue said an intoxicated man followed the RP on foot. The RP said the man made a statement about hurting himself. Officers arrived on the scene and transported the man to Healdsburg General Hospital (HGH).

5:04pm A food stand on Dry Creek Road near the previous location of Divine Pizza operated without a food handler permit. The Sonoma County Public Health Department contacted the food stand and seized all property.

5:24pm A woman at the Fitch Mountain Elementary Campus on Monte Vista Avenue acted belligerently on Aug. 25. The RP advised the woman that she was not to be on campus for 14 days. The woman was allowed to pick up or drop off students, but nothing further. The RP was concerned the woman would escalate the situation and return to campus for back-to-school night that day. Officers and the city therapist arrived at the scene and nothing was amiss.

Thursday, August 28

9:58am A vehicle on Fitch Street had an open beer can inside. The vehicle was not occupied and it was not idling. The RP stated that this was an ongoing situation with the neighbors. An officer was advised for informational purposes.

4:00pm The RP at Shear Pizzaz Hair on Grant Street stated her vehicle was keyed. An officer spoke with the RP and provided her with an incident number. She did not want to press charges.

5:15pm An officer took a collision report for pursuit at Safeway on Vine Street.

Friday, August. 29 

12:36am A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue at Marigold Drive was stopped for having a taillight out. A 34-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear in court and violation of post release. The man was cited on an outstanding warrant regarding violation of probation and possession of controlled substances.

11:26am The RP near the Healdsburg Fire Department on Healdsburg Avenue said a construction worker hit his windshield. The RP stated the construction worker had a slowdown sign. The RP said he slowed down and once he was close to the worker, the worker aggressively hit the windshield with the sign. The RP claimed the damage was possibly under $100. An officer contacted the construction crew and the RP. The RP did not want to press charges. The RP was provided an incident number and the RP decided to follow up with the company.

11:51pm A 36-YO woman on Ventura Avenue in Santa Rosa was arrested regarding a previous incident involving writing bad checks and criminal conspiracy. The person was already booked in at county jail for different crimes in a different case with a different agency.

Saturday, August 30

7:18am The RP on Monte Vista Avenue said construction noise began earlier than permitted. Officers assured the RP that the information would be logged. At 10:18am, the RP went to the lobby of the police department to complain about the neighbor hammering too early in the morning. The RP wanted further advice. An officer drove by the property, but no one was at the scene. Dispatch attempted to contact the person doing construction, but the phone numbers at the house were disconnected. The information was forwarded to code enforcement.

11:10am The RP at West Plaza Park on North Street complained about protestors at the farmers’ market. An officer responded and determined that the protestors were not inside the farmers’ market.

4:49pm The RP near Falling for Dainty on Center Street stated that she witnessed a hit-and-run. The RP obtained a license plate number for the suspect vehicle. An officer spoke with the suspect who stated she planned to return to the scene but needed to drop off her child. The suspect returned and met with the officer. Insurance and contact information were left on the vehicle with the officer’s card.

9:16pm The RP said she was hit in the face at John & Zeke’s Bar & Grill on Healdsburg Avenue. She did not need medical help. Officers responded and took a report.

10:01pm The RP on Plaza Street said she and her friend were attacked at Duke’s. Officers responded and spoke to all parties involved. A 37-YO woman and a 36-YO woman were cited and released for assault and battery.

Sunday, August 31

8:34am The husband of the RP’s mother sent the RP excessive text messages. In February of 2025, the RP asked him not to text her except for medical issues regarding the RP’s mother. The RP ignored his texts until Aug. 30, 2025, when she received a text from him which said he planned to visit the RP’s daughter. He does not have a relationship with the RP’s daughter and the RP feared he would show up on campus. The RP was advised to notify the San Diego Police Department regarding possible annoying phone call charges.

10:21am The RP on Stirrup Loop said the RP’s unlocked vehicle was rummaged through on Aug. 30, 2025. Approximately $8 was taken. The information was logged.

1:08pm A different RP on Stirrup Loop said his wallet was taken from his unlocked vehicle on Aug. 30, 2025. The information was documented. The RP did not request a report.

1:41pm The RP on Canyon Run fell victim to an online scam. The RP gave $1,046 in exchange for work, but nothing came of it. The RP requested an official report and said his bank would return the money. An officer contacted the RP and took a report.

5:48pm A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue at North Street was stopped for having expired registration. A 32-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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