PROTECT & SERVE The Healdsburg Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property, the maintenance of order, the control and prevention of crime, and the enforcement of motor vehicle laws and regulations.

Monday, March 11

9:12am Reckless driving occurred on Matheson Street at Fitch Street. The Reporting Party (RP) requested law enforcement presence and enforcement at that location.

12:02pm A violation of probation occurred on Mill Street. A man stumbled from his vehicle and a 38-year-old (YO) woman sitting inside the vehicle was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation.

12:54pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated that a man stole a hot bar container, a cookie and a chocolate milk valued at $18.31. An officer responded and took a report.

11:15pm A vehicle was stopped near L & M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue for making unsafe lane changes. A 23-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), DUI of drugs and driving without a license.

Tuesday, March 12

4:13am A vehicle was stopped for an obscured license plate and broken tail lights at Chevron South on Healdsburg Avenue. A 50-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for violating probation and possession of methamphetamine.

8:14am The RP indicated that a woman was smoking out of a glass pipe in front of Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street. Officers responded and cited a 41-YO woman for possession of drug paraphernalia.

10:41am Fraud reported on Presidential Circle. The RP indicated that she logged onto her computer when requested by a caller claiming he was with Microsoft. The RP was then transferred to another person claiming to be with the FCC. That person directed her to withdraw money from her bank, but she disconnected from the call and changed her passwords with her bank. No money was exchanged. The information was logged and the RP was provided an incident number.

11:08am Petty theft reported at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated that on March 11 a woman stole a pastry and sandwich valued at $29.99. She returned in the evening and stole hot food valued at $13.08. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.

11:34am Wire fraud reported on West North Street against the RP’s wine business. Two fraudulent transactions occurred. One transaction occurred on Sept. 8, 2023 for $1, and the second transaction occurred on Sept. 12, 2023 for $45,243.28. The unknown suspect impersonated an employee in France and hacked that employee’s email. An officer responded and took a report to be given to the RP’s bank.

2:58pm A 58-YO man was cited and released on Brown Street on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of an open container.

4:50pm Threats reported on Foss Creek Court at West Grant Street. The RP indicated a woman yelled at her 5-year-old son and stated she was going to “blow [the RP’s] head off.” Officers responded. A 57-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation, child abuse and criminal threats.

4:57pm Reckless driving reported on Paul Wittke Drive at Rosewood Drive. The RP indicated a vehicle did donuts and peeled out heading southbound on Rosewood Drive. The driver was male and there was at least one passenger in the vehicle. An officer checked the area for the vehicle, but it was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Wednesday, March 13

12:00am A vehicle was stopped for making unsafe lane changes on Healdsburg Avenue at Parkland Farms Boulevard. A 47-YO man was cited for driving with a license suspended for DUI and violating probation.

12:58am A vehicle was stopped on the northbound off-ramp on Redwood Highway at Dry Creek Road for making unsafe lane changes and having an altered license plate. A 45-YO man was arrested for DUI and violation of the ignition interlock device.

Thursday, March 14

1:32am A vehicle was stopped near Jerry’s Valero on Dry Creek Road for speeding, making unsafe lane changes and weaving. A 28-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for sale of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and violating probation.

3:46am The RP on University Street reported his vehicle was taken without consent. Officers responded. OnStar relayed information regarding the vehicle’s possible location, which was shared with Sonoma County’s Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol.

3:59pm The RP on West Grant Street indicated that as she entered the apartment complex, a woman blocked the RP from entering the parking lot, almost hitting the RP’s vehicle with her vehicle. The RP honked her horn, then the other woman honked her horn and after about five minutes the other woman drove off.

Friday, March 15

9:46pm Reckless driving was reported on Redwood Highway at Dry Creek Road. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Saturday, March 16

10:53am A burglary occurred either March 15 or March 16 at Giorgio’s Restaurant on Grant Avenue. An office window and side window were shattered and the basement broken into. It appeared nothing was taken. Items were on the floor and possibly a bottle of tequila was consumed. The RP did not want a report, but wanted the police to be aware of the situation.

11:01am A hit-and-run accident occurred on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP called instead of her parents because they speak minimal English. The parents believed the neighbor hit their vehicle during the previous night and did not leave a note. The RP was unsure of the extent of the damage, but stated there was paint transfer. One of the foster children of the parents saw the neighbor hit the vehicle. Officers responded and contacted the neighbor. The RP was advised to contact the neighbor and attempt to deal with the accident civilly, and if that is not successful the RP was advised to call back to follow up.

1:36pm Reckless driving and speeding was reported near Giorgi Park on University Street. Officers responded and located the vehicle. The driver was not driving while intoxicated, but was given a verbal warning regarding speed.

3:20pm A disturbance occurred at Safeway on Vine St. A man in the parking lot harassed employees and passersby screaming obscenities. The man threw a shoe at the building. Officers located the man in front of Live Oak Preschool and advised him he was not allowed to return to Safeway due to a trespassing filing against him.

5:43pm A disturbance occurred on East Street. A man yelled at the RP. Officers responded and advised the man of the complaint and he left the area.

6:54pm An officer contacted a 49-YO man near Dollar Tree on Vine Street. The man was arrested and transported to county jail for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of credit card information, and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding violation of probation and shoplifting.

Sunday, March 17

12:12am An officer stopped a vehicle on Piper Street at Center Street for a broken tail light. A 76-YO woman was cited and released to a responsible party for drunk driving and violating tail light requirements.

8:53am A burglary attempt was reported on Piper Street. The RP indicated that a subject kicked in his door. When the RP told him to get out, the subject hesitated and then left. The subject did not take anything and did not harm the RP. Officers responded and arrested a 28-YO man for burglary and violation of probation. He was transported to county jail.

12:44pm Drug activity occurred in the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue. A large group of people were smoking marijuana in the area. An officer responded and the people were told of the complaint. They put away the marijuana.

2:15pm Graffiti was reported on Healdsburg Avenue.

2:23pm Drug activity was reported on Larkspur Drive. The RP indicated that three juveniles appeared to be smoking out of a green bong. Officers responded and seized drug paraphernalia. The juveniles were released to a responsible adult, and a report was taken.

3:23pm An accident involving two vehicles occurred on Grove Street at West North Street. An officer responded. A 52-YO woman was arrested for drunk driving and transported to county jail.

4:30pm Public intoxication was reported on Parkland Farms Boulevard at Quarry Ridge Court. A man was screaming that he was going to kill people. An officer responded. A 29-YO man was arrested for public intoxication and transported to county jail.

8:47pm A battery occurred at John and Zeke’s Bar on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP witnessed a woman beat up another woman. She left as a passenger in a vehicle going southbound on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded, but the vehicle was unable to be located and was gone on arrival.

9:12pm Drunk driving was reported on Redwood Highway at Dry Creek Road. The vehicle was swerving. The information was transferred to the California Highway Patrol.

10:55pm Petty theft occurred at Safeway on Vine Street. Two transients stole a basket full of groceries. The RP wanted to press charges. Officers responded and were on the lookout for the suspects.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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