Police cars in Healdsburg
IN REMEMBRANCE Healdsburg Police vehicles on Matheson Street during the memorial service in the Plaza for Chief Kevin Burke, 2022. This photo serves as the department’s Facebook main image.

Monday, Jan. 19

3:06am A vehicle was stopped for violating vehicle registration rules on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road. A 30-Year-Old (YO) woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also cited on outstanding out-of-county warrants.

3:46am The Reporting Party (RP) heard people argue outside of Healdsburger on Healdsburg Avenue in the customer seating area. Two subjects were contacted by an officer about speaking loudly and being at a closed business. They were advised to move along.

12:18pm The RP on Piper Street at Brown Street said a reckless driver swerved and sped through the neighborhood. Such behavior by that driver was a regular occurrence. The information was relayed to officers.

7:41pm The RP on Spur Ridge Lane reported a possible fraud. A woman went to the RP’s residence and inquired about renting the granny unit. The unit was not for rent and a tenant already lived there. The woman said she met a person on Facebook Marketplace who offered to show her the unit. The RP suspected the woman was defrauded by someone online using the RP’s residence as a false rental. Officers gave the RP advice and an incident number for documentation.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

7:00am The RP on Fitch Street said she heard her neighbor in a nearby apartment cry and yell “stop.” The RP also heard a male voice. Officers responded and took a report.

9:20am The RP at The Lodge at Healdsburg on Grove Street said he borrowed his uncle’s vehicle on Jan. 19, 2026. He parked it and in the morning discovered a broken window and multiple stolen items including the RP’s wallet. A report was taken.

2:01pm The RP at West Plaza Park on North Street said she heard a verbal argument. Officers responded, and the situation seemed under control. The city therapist provided services.

4:46pm The RP at the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue said a man screamed and staggered. Officers searched for the man. The 37-YO was arrested for public intoxication and transported to county jail.

6:26pm The RP on Fitch Street said her parked car was hit in front of her residence. There was damage to the driver-side mirror. Officers responded and took a report.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

9:35am The RP on Healdsburg Avenue said a person slept in a sleeping bag behind the building near the back door and trash cans. The city therapist responded and spoke with the subject who was advised of the complaint and moved along.

4:34pm The RP said when she and her husband drove through the Roundabout on Healdsburg Avenue, another vehicle followed them to Parkpoint Health Club Healdsburg on Foss Creek Circle. The driver blocked their vehicle, exited his vehicle and threatened to fight the RP’s husband. The RP recorded the end of the altercation. Advice was given.

5:20pm The RPs advised they were victims of fraud. They reported the incident to the bank and canceled the transaction. The information was logged.

Thursday, Jan. 22

7:20am A man slept at Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue. The man did not answer the intercom when the RP tried to get him to respond. An officer made contact with the man, and he moved along.

1:47pm A transient woman near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street yelled and swatted at passersby. An officer and the city therapist contacted the woman and conducted a probation search. No crime had been committed. She was given advice.

2:33pm An officer tried to stop a driver near Exchange Bank on Vine Street who went through the intersection at a high rate of speed. The 43-YO man was arrested near Carl’s Jr. on Vine Street and brought to county jail for reckless driving.

Saturday, Jan. 24

12:02pm A woman chain smoked in a vehicle at Carson Warner Skate Park on Grove Street. Smoke went into the common area of the skate park, which prohibits smoking. An officer responded, but the woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

1:53pm A performer under a palm tree at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue did not have a permit. An officer advised the man about the permit process. The man packed up to leave.

Sunday, Jan. 25

10:33am The RP at Garrett Ace Hardware on Healdsburg Avenue indicated a man stole approximately $350 worth of property and entered a van with other people inside. An officer located the people with the stolen items near the Circle K on Healdsburg Avenue. The items were returned to the store. One woman was identified. No further action was taken due to the suspects being unable to be properly identified. A report was taken.

1:37pm An arrest for a previous incident took place at Hwy 101 in Windsor. A 27-YO woman was arrested for the fraudulent use of a credit card, criminal conspiracy, violation of probation, possession of burglary tools, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. A 32-YO man was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit card, conspiracy, violation of probation and possession of burglary tools.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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

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