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 18

12:03pm Reckless driving was reported on March Avenue at University Street. The Reporting Party (RP) indicated that a subject on an electric bicycle did not stop at signs and made unsafe passes. An officer responded, but the bicycle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

12:08pm The RP indicated there was a fight in a vehicle at Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded. A 28-year-old (YO) man was arrested and transported to county jail for domestic violence.

1:05pm Possible drunk driving was reported on Healdsburg Avenue at the Central onramp to Highway 101. The RP followed the vehicle, which swerved and almost drove off the road. The vehicle parked at the Russian River Pines Apartments. Police did not respond due to a priority call.

3:36pm A burglary was reported at Enso Village on Boxheart Drive. The RP was an employee who stated that a resident was missing $500 from her unit. The money was taken from the resident’s bedroom drawer on March 16. An officer responded and took a report. 

3:48pm A probation violation occurred at Russian River Trailer Park on Healdsburg Avenue. A vehicle was stopped for lack of a valid registration. A 67-YO man was cited and released for driving with a suspended license for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), violating probation, not having required insurance and lack of a valid registration.

4:06pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The subject took $114.64 worth of items. Officers responded and took a report.

9:22pm Threats were reported at Foss Creek Court Apartments. The RP indicated a former employee continuously called and texted at odd hours. An officer responded via telephone and provided advice.

Tuesday, March 19

6:06pm The RP indicated two subjects were smoking marijuana on the path behind O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and contacted the two subjects and advised them of the complaint.

Wednesday, March 20

7:41am Graffiti was reported near Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue.

8:29am Vandalism occurred at Ceja Quality Tires on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated that someone overnight threw eggs, ketchup and mustard at the business windows. Officers responded and took a report.

Thursday, March 21

9:45am A hit-and-run accident occurred at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated the suspect vehicle left after causing damage to the driver’s front side of the RP’s vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.

10:15am Vandalism to a vehicle occurred on West Grant Street. The RP’s vehicle was egged. Officers responded and took a report. 

10:52am Threats occurred on West Grant Street. The RP stated her neighbor threatened to kill her. The RP believed the neighbor also kicked the RP’s vehicle and possibly left a dent. Officers responded. A 57-YO woman was cited and released for criminal threats.

11:19am Graffiti was reported at the Railroad Depot on Harmon Street.

12:41pm Fraud occurred on Orchard Street. The RP stated someone on the internet attempted to open an account with Golden1 Credit Union, but no money was taken. The RP used a system called LifeLock which notified her the account was being created. The RP also received the debit card in the mail. Officers responded and took a report.

1:31pm Graffiti was reported on Healdsburg Avenue.

3:47pm A hit-and-run accident occurred near Dollar Tree on Vine Street. The vehicle hit the RP, who was a pedestrian. The RP dropped something and went to pick the item up. She was hit from behind by the bumper of the vehicle, in her lower back. The suspect driver got out of the vehicle and stated, “Oh I’m sorry, I didn’t see you,” and then the suspect left. An officer took a report.

7:12pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A man walked out of the store with two burritos and hot food. Officers responded and took a report.

8:23pm Threats occurred at Dollar Tree on Vine Street. The RP stated a person pushed and threatened him. An officer responded. Both parties had been drinking, so the officer was unable to get a clear story.

10:08pm The RP indicated a person on Westside Road at Kinley Drive was on the ground unconscious but breathing. Officers responded, but the man refused medical treatment and decided to walk back to his camp.

Friday, March 22

10:42am Graffiti was reported on Healdsburg Avenue near the 7-Eleven sign.

10:42am Graffiti was reported on Jasmine Court at Ferrero Drive.

2:46pm Three transients were on Healdsburg Avenue smoking marijuana near the old Bear Republic. Officers responded and advised the people to move along.

2:46pm Graffiti was reported near Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue.

2:57pm A fraudulent call occurred on Highway 128. The RP stated that someone claimed to be from Amazon calling on behalf of Wells Fargo Fraud Prevention. The RP provided his first name, last name, date of birth and the last 4 of his social security number. No money was taken. The RP was advised to put a fraud alert on his credit report and monitor his accounts.

4:25pm Public intoxication occurred at Safeway on Vine Street. A man inside the store harassed employees and threatened the RP’s coworker to a fight. The man was asked to leave but refused. He smelled like he had been drinking. Officers responded and arrested the 44-YO man for public intoxication and trespass. He was brought to county jail.

5:17pm An officer contacted a 49-YO man in the back parking lot of the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street. The man was arrested and taken to county jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, violating probation, theft of lost property and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger.

7:04pm Drug activity occurred on Plaza Street. The RP stated that four of her friends, including her partner, were drugged on March 16. The RP did not get drugged and stated her friends did not want to come forward. The RP’s partner said they only had one or two drinks at the bar and then blacked out. They felt the amount they drank did not correspond to how intoxicated they were. The RP’s partner believed the bartender was responsible. Due to no victims coming forward, the incident was logged.

Saturday, March 23

8:35am Drug activity occurred on Grant Street at Larkspur Drive. The RP heard whimpering coming from a van in Rotten Robbie’s parking lot. The RP knocked on the door, but no one answered. Officers responded. A 29-YO woman was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

9:42am The RP went to the lobby of the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street to report tools worth approximately $3,000 were stolen from his vehicle on March 22 or March 23. A report was taken.

11:15am A woman with a no trespassing letter against her was at the counter of Garrett Ace Hardware on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and contacted the woman. She moved along.

3:27pm A hit-and-run accident occurred at Safeway on Vine Street. The RP saw a Jeep hit the back of a truck and saw the victim vehicle pull over, turn its hazards on and assess the damage. The RP located the Jeep in the Safeway parking lot and provided a license plate number to the police. Officers responded and located the suspect and victim vehicles. A report was taken.

4:03pm The RP on Linda View Drive stated he was assaulted, was bleeding and had the right to defend himself. He claimed a rock was thrown at his head and that his motorcycle was knocked over. Officers and medical personnel responded. The RP was the victim of assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect was no longer on the scene. A report was taken.

4:58pm Fraud occurred on Washington Court. The RP received a call from someone claiming to be from Bank of America. The caller told the RP to send money through Zelle. The RP had not contacted Bank of America regarding the issue. A report was taken.

5:24pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The suspects, repeat offenders, took items valued at approximately $300. Officers responded and took a report. 

8:57pm A disturbance occurred at the 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue. The first RP was a clerk, and stated a man in the store was “trying to violate him.” The man also called 911 and stated that he lost $182 in the store and asked the clerk to bring up the camera footage. A verbal argument ensued. Officers responded. The man was told to come back in the morning to speak with the manager and view the footage.

Sunday, March 24

2:05am A vehicle was stopped near the 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue for driving without headlights. A 27-YO man was cited and released for violating probation and driving with a license suspended for DUI.

12:09pm Petty theft occurred on Sunnyvale Drive. The RP stated his son’s bike valued at $800 was stolen from the side of their house. The RP was willing to press charges if the suspect was identified. The RP called back and stated one of her neighbors found the bike in a vacant lot down the street from her house.

2:11pm The RP on Prince Avenue stated she and her partner were in a verbal and physical argument. The RP said her partner pushed, shoved and strangled her. The RP indicated she did not need medical attention. Officers arrested a 76-YO man for domestic battery and transported him to county jail.

3:27pm Graffiti was reported at the Railroad Depot on Harmon Street.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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