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.

March 25, 2024

1:15am A hit-and-run accident occurred on Healdsburg Avenue. The Reporting Party’s (RP) vehicle was hit by another vehicle that was likely doing donuts. Officers responded and were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. A report was taken.

7:55am Petty theft occurred at Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated that on March 24 a man took a basket of miscellaneous items. An officer responded and took a report.

9:18am A burglary occurred on West Dry Creek Road during the preceding night. The incident was referred to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

2:51pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue on March 21. The RP stated a man took two bottles of wine valued at $221.47. An officer responded and took a report.

3:52pm A burglary occurred at Double O Mini Storage on Adeline Way. A man jumped the fence of the facility, cut the locks on multiple units and took items. An officer responded and took a report.

3:55pm The RP indicated that a man at Jerry’s Valero on Dry Creek Road was in the bathroom yelling, cussing and banging. Officers responded and cited and released a 42-year-old (YO) man on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding trespass.

4:22pm A vehicle was stopped on Center Street for crossing double lines and failing to use headlights. A 59-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding contempt of court and driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).

9:54pm A battery occurred at Dollar Tree on Vine Street. A man threw liquid at the RP’s face and punched the RP’s face, injuring the RP’s eye and jaw. The RP wanted to press charges. A report was taken and the incident was referred to the District Attorney.

March 26, 2024

12:49am An officer cited a driver for driving without a license on Adeline Way at Railroad Avenue.

8:35am An officer stopped a suspicious vehicle at Healdsburg Corporation Yard on Westside Road. A 63-year-old woman was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and violation of probation.

10:09am The RP on Grove Street indicated that one of his co-workers hit him. An officer went to the work site and located the suspect. A 25-YO man was cited for assault and battery. 

10:59am Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue on March 25. The RP stated a high school student walked out with a large hot food container, valued at $13. The RP was willing to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.

11:24am An officer saw a 65-YO woman in the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue snort a substance from a straw. She was cited for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and stealing a shopping cart.

11:33am The RP indicated that two people beat her up on West Grant Street. The subjects were standing behind the RP’s vehicle. Officers responded and spoke to the involved parties, who had only had a verbal argument. The people agreed to stay separated.

1:02pm A subject went to the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street regarding the release of his vehicle. The 34-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for a misdemeanor hit-and-run accident and on an outstanding out of county warrant regarding DUI.

March 27, 2024

1:13am A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for speeding. A 24-YO man was arrested for drunk driving and transported to county jail.

10:28am Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A woman stole hot food and a pizza. An officer responded and took a report.

11:10am A burglary occurred at Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District on South University Street. At one point during the two previous days, the facility was broken into. The sheet metal on the side of the building was pried open and three locks were cut on a few of the shipping containers on the premises. Copper wire and possibly some other items were stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

12:00pm Embezzlement may have occurred at Healdsburg High School on Prince Avenue. The RP believed the school was a victim of a financial crime. After a fundraiser last July in Duncan Mills, the school was supposed to receive approximately $5,000. The RP spoke with an officer and was given advice.

6:19pm The RP indicated a woman on Sunnyvale Drive who had been drinking went to get more alcohol. An officer located her vehicle at Wine & Country Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue. The 77-YO woman was arrested for drunk driving, driving with a license suspended for DUI, violating probation and driving with a suspended license.

11:01pm The RP on Grove Street stated her boyfriend, who had been drinking, tried to punch her and pushed her onto the bed. The RP called from the locked bathroom. Officers responded and a 41-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for domestic violence.

March 28, 2024

3:02am An assault occurred at the 7-Eleven Store on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated a man hit him in the head and left in a car. Officers responded and took a report.

3:19am The RP indicated that a transient was at the Hotel Healdsburg on Matheson Street asking the RP to call 911. The RP stated the person looked OK but might have mental health concerns. Officers responded and transported the woman to Healdsburg General Hospital.

11:04am An unlicensed driver was cited on Healdsburg Avenue at Lytton Springs Road.

1:41pm An officer stopped a suspicious vehicle on Alexander Valley Road at Healdsburg Avenue. A 42-YO man was transported to the county jail on an outstanding out-of-county warrant regarding lewd acts with a minor and sending harmful material to seduce a minor.

2:57pm The RP stated that a motorcycle near the West Plaza Parking Lot on Healdsburg Avenue was driven recklessly. An officer arrived on the scene, but the driver was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

3:06pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A man stole $93.84 worth of merchandise.The store was willing to press charges. An officer arrived and took a report.

4:44pm Vandalism occurred at the Healdsburg Veterinary Hospital on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated a man went to the back of the premises and cut part of the fence. An officer responded to document the incident. The RP did not want to press charges.

10:11pm Threats occurred on West Grant St. The RP received hostile texts which indicated a death would occur March 29 at a bank. An officer responded and took a report.

March 29, 2024

12:14am The apartment below the RP on South Fitch Mountain Road was playing loud music. Officers responded and arrested a 50-YO woman for violation of a court protection order. She was taken to county jail.

11:30am A burglary occurred at Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District on South University Street. A container was broken into on March 28 or March 29. The loss was unknown. An officer responded and took a report.

1:39pm Mail tampering occurred on Rosewood Drive. The RP stated credit cards and checks were stolen from her mailbox and used. An officer took a report.

4:10pm A man at Safeway on Vine Street yelled at people going in and out of the store and asked for money. An officer responded and the man moved along.

8:54pm Petty theft occurred at Safeway on Vine Street. Four men stole a 12-pack of alcoholic Lipton iced tea. An officer responded, spoke with the store manager and provided an incident number. 

11:11pm The RP hit a water line with his vehicle near Garrett Ace Hardware on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and arrested a 22-YO man for drunk driving. He was released to a responsible party.

March 30, 2024

7:31am Vehicle tampering occurred on Willow Glen Court. A catalytic converter was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

9:03am Officers contacted a man with stolen property at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue regarding a previous burglary. A 24-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for burglary, stealing copper and vandalism.

2:17pm Petty theft occurred at La Tradicion Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A woman stole $100 of merchandise. An officer responded and arrested a 57-YO woman for petty theft. She was taken to county jail.

6:20pm A man was lying on the sidewalk near Rotten Robbie on Healdsburg Avenue. A 55-YO man was arrested and taken to county jail for public intoxication.

March 31, 2024

9:44am An officer stopped a motorcycle near The Elephant in the Room on Healdsburg Avenue for reckless driving. A 28-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for reckless driving and driving without a license.

1:05pm An officer stopped a vehicle which did not yield near Presidential Circle. A 41-YO man was taken to Healdsburg General Hospital for evaluation. He was cited for evading a police officer, driving under the influence of drugs, DUI, resisting arrest, driving with a license suspended for DUI, violating probation, contempt of court, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

3:46pm An officer stopped a person for a probation check at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. A 39-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failure to appear, public intoxication and littering near water.

7:21pm The RP indicated that a man at Memorial Beach Market on Healdsburg Avenue hit the RP. The RP did not want to press charges, but requested that law enforcement respond.  Officers responded, but the suspect had left.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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