Police cars in Healdsburg,
POLICE PARADE Two Healdsburg Police cars head down Healdsburg Avenue with their lights ablaze, signaling important law enforcement business is underway.

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377.

Monday, July 7 

7:13am A semi-trailer hit two vehicles at Healdsburg Lumber Company on Healdsburg Avenue. The Reporting Party (RP) wanted documentation. An officer responded and the parties were provided the incident number. In an unrelated action, a 63-year-old (YO) man was cited on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding shoplifting.

12:33pm The RP on Rosewood Drive would not discuss the reason for the call and requested to speak with the San Francisco Police Department. The Healdsburg therapist contacted the RP’s mother and officers responded. A 32-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for resisting or obstructing an officer.

2:48pm A woman with her belongings on private property cursed at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. She had previously been trespassed from the business. The response was delayed due to a priority issue. An officer and the city therapist responded. The woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

3:48pm The RP on Healdsburg Avenue said a contractor indicated that multiple vehicles ignored roadblocks and flags, putting the workers in danger. The contractor on site also called into dispatch and was given advice on how to address the safety concerns.

4:48pm A transient woman at U-Save Laundry on Terrace Boulevard yelled about prostitution and sex at women doing laundry. The RP, a third party, told the women he would call law enforcement. Officers and the city therapist responded. A 49-YO woman was arrested and brought to jail for violation of probation.

8:35pm The RP on West Grant Street said her son was jumped and stabbed by three or four men. Officers responded to the scene and met with the RP and the victim. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office was asked to assist in gathering information about the suspects. A report was taken and county-wide warrants were issued.

Tuesday, July 8 

10:29am Harassment occurred on Vineyard Drive. The RP received harassing phone calls for over a week on all three of his phones, including his wife’s phone. The RP’s wife was previously helped by an officer regarding similar harassment. The RP did not know the identity of the harasser. Due to a priority assignment, the response was canceled.

2:52pm Officers served a warrant on Matheson Street.

7:49pm A man was on the ground near CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. The call was transferred to medical emergency assistance.

Wednesday, July 9

11:03am A woman sold fruit near Wells Fargo and a man panhandled near the EV charging stations at Vineyard Plaza on Vine Street. The RP wanted the people to leave. The RP also wanted to file trespassing paperwork against the people. Officers responded and advised the people to leave.

11:21am The RP at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue wanted to press charges against two men. One man stole $11.79 worth of products. The other man stole $53.98 worth of products. An officer responded and took reports.

12:13pm Fraud occurred on Crofton Court. On July 8, 2025, the RP received a phone call from a person who claimed to be from Comcast. She was told if she purchased $680 of Target gift cards, her bill would be reduced from $250 to $120 per month. The RP purchased the gift cards from Safeway. An officer responded and gave advice.

8:48pm A fireworks violation occurred on Front Street at Mason Street. An officer responded but found nothing amiss.

10:21pm A probation check was initiated at Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue. A 57-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions, possession of a controlled substance and violation of probation.

Thursday, July 10

1:59am A driver was stopped near Great Clips on Vine Street for violating vehicle light and license plate rules. A 44-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for illegal possession of marijauna and violation of probation. Another man, 46, was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and on an outstanding warrant regarding possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, and violation of leaded cane or baton rules.

3:44pm The RP near Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street said a vehicle sped and ran a red light. An officer pulled the vehicle over and determined the driver was not intoxicated. The driver was given a warning.

Friday, July 11

2:14am A speeding vehicle near the Arata Lane offramp on Hwy 101 was stopped. A 31-YO woman was cited and released on an out-of-county warrant regarding assault on a child under eight which resulted in death.

11:22am Graffiti was reported at the Railroad Depot on Harmon Street.

Saturday, July 12

9:56am The RP on Hwy 101 at Dry Creek Road said she was run off the road by a truck. The truck followed her into town, where the RP flagged down an officer. The officer determined the truck was at Big John’s Market and the situation was under control.

11:04am A protest occurred at the roundabout on Healdsburg Avenue. Protesters stopped traffic to ask drivers to sign their petition. An officer responded and determined the protesters were not in the road. Advice was given.

11:19am The RP indicated that his ex-wife violated a court order and did not turn over his children. She also stopped all communication. The RP had not heard from the children or his ex-wife since June. The RP was concerned that his ex-wife would flee to Canada, where she has ties. An officer took a report, and the children were entered into the missing and unidentified person system.

11:27am A protest occurred at the roundabout on Healdsburg Avenue which the RP said caused traffic to back up. Officers were notified of the situation.

7:52pm A person at Healdsburg Community Church on University Avenue who screamed and played loud music refused to leave. An officer responded and spoke to the subject. The person then left.

Sunday, July 13

12:13am A man was beaten up on Plaza Street. The RP stated four to five suspects left in the direction of Duke’s Spirited Cocktails. Officers arrived at the scene and medical assistance was staged. The victim was uncooperative. A report was taken.

1:40am A vehicle with a suspended registration was stopped on Powell Avenue at University Street. A 35-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI), DUI while on DUI probation, driving with a license suspended for DUI and violation of probation.

10:55am A man screamed and cursed on Winding Creek Way. The man was near a campfire surrounded by chicken wire, and had a dog. The RP, who was concerned about the fire, did not want to press charges for disturbing the peace. An officer responded and cited a 53-YO woman for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

1:20pm The RP said the RP’s vehicle was hit at Casa Del Mole on Center Street. The RP honked at the suspect vehicle, but the vehicle left. An officer responded.

4:01pm The RP heard two people yell at each other. The RP did not understand what was said because the RP was not close enough. The RP requested a response from law enforcement. Another caller reported the same incident. An officer advised the two people to move along.

4:45pm A vehicle on Grove Street was stopped because the driver had a suspended license. A 43-YO man was cited for driving with a license suspended for DUI.

5:42pm Two men on Matheson Street had road rage and yelled at each other. Officers responded and the parties were separated. It was determined that no crime had occurred.

6:06pm An officer near Debbie’s Pet Boutique on Center Street arrested a 49-YO woman for violation of probation. She was brought to county jail.

9:31pm A fireworks violation occurred on Valley View Drive. Three RPs called dispatch about the situation. Officers responded to the area but did not find any suspects.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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