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DISPLAY In the waiting room at the Healdsburg Police station visitors find a display of badges, shields, flags and more beneath portraits of the Healdsburg City Council.

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

Monday, August 18

10:20am The Reporting Party (RP) on Morgan Ridge Court stated that three of his vehicles were broken into the previous night. One was a Lexus, one was a Mercedes and one was a Porsche. The RP’s wallet and cash were taken. The RP did not want a report nor to speak with an officer, rather the RP wanted the police to be aware of the situation.

1:37pm A probation violation officer at West Plaza Park on North Street contacted a person with a known warrant. A 59-Year-Old (YO) man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of a shopping cart, violation of probation and on an outstanding Sonoma County Warrant regarding possession of methamphetamine.

5:10pm An intoxicated man at West Plaza Park on North Street approached officers. He was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation and public intoxication.

9:43pm The RP on March Avenue indicated a man sat on the RP’s front porch. The RP’s front door was locked. The man smoked a cigarette and took off his shoes. The RP did not want to press charges. Officers responded and contacted the man. He was provided a courtesy ride to Hotel Vinea.

10:23pm A vehicle near H2Hotel on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for driving without headlights. A 35-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI), driving under the influence while on DUI probation and violation of probation. The vehicle was released to a responsible party.

Tuesday, August 19 

9:11am A 48-YO man near the Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue requested assistance getting out of the creek. He was stuck and surrounded by blackberry bushes. The man was assisted out by fire crews. Officers arrested him and transported him to county jail for violation of probation.

9:32am A drug activity officer at Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue contacted two people in a suspicious vehicle. A 25-YO woman was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

9:35pm The RP on University Street indicated her ex-boyfriend was intoxicated outside the house. Officers responded, but the man was gone on arrival. The RP’s daughter said he was at Rack and Riddle on Moore Lane. The 39-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for public intoxication and violation of probation.

9:36pm A man and woman yelled at each other outside Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. The woman yelled for help. Officers responded and determined they were loud, but nothing physical occurred.

Wednesday, August 20

12:51am A transient man at Dry Creek Inn on Dry Creek Road refused to leave after his payment card was declined. Officers responded and determined a miscommunication had occurred, which was then corrected.

8:27am The RP near Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street stated that at least one woman with a lot of belongings camped between City Hall and the Montessori School. Officers responded. A 47-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for obstruction, storage of camping paraphernalia on public property, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.

8:32am The RP on Fitch Street saw a vehicle back into his vehicle on Aug. 19. The RP decided he needed assistance from law enforcement with getting the other party’s license, registration, name and insurance. The RP had also called when the accident occurred but thought he did not need assistance. The RP indicated the other party refused to provide information at the time of the accident. An officer advised that he would seek information from the other party that day.

10:54am The RP on Grove Street detailed fraudulent activity that happened at his business. An officer took a report.

11:05am The RP at Creekside Mill Exchange on Healdsburg Avenue indicated a person slept in the archway of the park. An officer responded and the person moved along.

4:24pm The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue requested for two people to be trespassed from the store. Officers responded and advised the subjects of the situation. Trespass papers were filed.

9:46pm The RP on College Street stated that while staying with her mother, the RP found out that her mother gave about $20,000 to a person she just met. The RP believed that the situation was either elder abuse or fraud. An officer met with the RP and provided advice.

10:13pm The Flock license plate reader registered a stolen vehicle near Healdsburg Avenue at Passalacqua Road. An officer located the vehicle parked at 7-Eleven. A 55-YO man and a 62-YO woman were arrested and brought to county jail. The man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and receiving stolen property. The woman was charged with possession of methamphetamine and receiving stolen property. Subsequently, the woman was transported to Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital for medical clearance and then re-transported back to county jail.

Thursday, August 21

8:35am A burglary to a vehicle occurred on Arabian Way. The driver side rear window was broken. According to the RP, 40 dollars and miscellaneous trash was taken. The vehicle was locked at the time of the burglary. An officer responded and took a report.

1:20pm A 42-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for a previous incident involving writing or possessing a bad check and criminal conspiracy.

1:47pm The RP at Marine Layer Wines on Center Street said a man entered the business and harassed an employee. The man demanded to know why and why they banned him from the business. Subsequently, he left. The RP was advised to call back if the man returned. The city therapist planned to follow up with the business regarding the trespass process.

7:09pm A possibly drunk man yelled and mumbled to himself in front of the Memorial Beach Market on Healdsburg Avenue. When officers responded, the man was walking back to L&M Motel.

Friday, August 22

11:06am The RP at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue stated he accidentally hit a motorcycle on Aug. 21 and the owner of the motorcycle punched the RP in the face. An officer spoke with the RP, and the RP wanted to press charges. A report was taken.

1:16pm While entering the business, a customer at Downtown Bakery & Creamery on Center Street pushed the RP and threatened to knock out the RP. The RP said he did not have injuries, except a possible bruise. The RP decided not to press charges, but wanted to trespass the man from the business once the man was identified.

4:03pm The RP at Giorgio’s Restaurant on Grant Avenue recently noticed that the locks were removed from the doors, and an antique cash register and a drawer with silverware were missing. The RP wanted a report and to press charges if the suspect was identified.

4:22pm The RP at the United States Postal Service on Foss Creek Circle indicated he was notified of a fraud incident on his Experian account from 2017. The RP stated he now owed $800. An incident number was provided to file a dispute.

7:59pm Two men were in a verbal argument inside a vehicle on Johnson Street at Lincoln Street. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

10:21pm Two men at Circle K on Healdsburg Avenue attempted to purchase large amounts of tobacco products with multiple different credit cards that were declined. An officer contacted the RP and located a license plate and possible identification of the suspect. A report regarding fraudulent use of a credit card was taken.

Saturday, August 23

1:14am A vehicle was stopped on Healdsburg Avenue at Front Street for driving on the wrong side of the road. A 23-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI. The passengers were picked up by a friend and the vehicle was left legally parked at the scene.

7:57am A vehicle fire was reported on Hwy 101 at Lytton Springs Road. Officers arrived on the scene. The fire department would handle the situation.

11:37am A protest occurred at the roundabout on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated the protesters had signs and blew a horn distracting drivers going through the roundabout. Another caller said some protesters pretended to cross the crosswalk in order to slow down traffic and pass out fliers. An officer arrived on the scene and found no traffic issue.

12:35pm The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue stated a driver drank a Coors Light while in a vehicle. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted the driver. Field sobriety tests were conducted. The driver was not under the influence. The driver was cited and released for an open container violation.

1:02pm A man slept in the bushes at the United States Postal Service on Foss Creek Circle. Officers contacted the 48-YO man. He was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation and public intoxication.

5:50pm A woman on Lincoln Street at Johnson Street yelled. Officers arrived and arrested the 45-YO woman for public intoxication. She was brought to county jail.

Sunday, August 24

8:21am The RP at Enso Village on Boxheart Drive stated that hotel construction took place on Sunday in violation of a city ordinance. An officer contacted the workers. They subsequently packed up and left.

9:24am A 56-YO man on Whispering Creek Drive was arrested for an incident which occurred several days prior. He was transported to county jail for battery and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding theft by false pretenses and making a false police report.

11:57am A vehicle was stopped on East Street at Tucker Street because the driver was known to have a warrant. A 43-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI, possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge and on an outstanding warrant regarding failure to appear and driving with a license suspended for DUI.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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