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

Monday, May 19

10:59am Information was given to a City of Healdsburg employee at City Hall about a man possibly sleeping near the bushes by Healdsburg Montessori School on Grove Street. An officer responded and in so doing made contact with a woman who said she was not feeling well due to methamphetamine withdrawal. Medical assistance was requested and the woman was medically cleared. The 34-year-old woman (YO) was arrested and brought to county jail for giving false identification to police, possession of drug paraphernalia, identity theft, misappropriation of lost property and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding false representation of identity, public intoxication and illegal squatting.

12:48pm The RP on Piper Street said she noticed two of her “Fu dog” (Chinese lion) statues had gone missing over the previous days. The RP was willing to press charges if the suspect(s) were identified. 

1:09pm The RP was in a verbal argument with another subject at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street. An officer responded and resolved the issue.

1:19pm An officer conducted a welfare check on a 66-YO woman at Safeway on Vine Street. She was cited for possession of methamphetamine. 

3:29pm A city ordinance was violated by six people smoking in the area of West Plaza Park on North Street. An officer advised the group of the ordinance. 

7:32pm Two children texted their mother that their father had been drinking and was driving with them on Hwy 101 at Canyon Road. The vehicle was followed and nothing of concern was observed. California Highway Patrol (CHP) was updated.

Tuesday, May 20 

1:34am A driver was contacted at Giorgi Park on University Street regarding park hours. The 20-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for drunk driving. 

11:10am The RP near the Dollar Tree on Vine Street heard a woman screaming in the area. A therapist responded with officers. A 49-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for public intoxication and the violation of probation. 

2:38pm The RP indicated that the RP’s tenant at Double O Mini Storage on Adeline Way was hunched over, appeared to be impaired and was wearing a medical band on his arm. He wanted to leave and the RP thought that he may drive away. The 70-YO man was cited and released for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drugs after having two or more prior convictions for drug crimes. The man was transported to Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center.

4:42pm Reckless driving was reported on Hwy 101 at the Central Offramp. An officer responded and located the possible suspect vehicle near Shelton’s Natural Foods Market. An officer checked in with the driver who had not been drinking and determined that no further assistance was needed.

Wednesday, May 21

7:09am The RP stated that while walking by Flying Goat at Matheson and Center streets a man on a Harley told her that he “shoots things he doesn’t like,” got very close to her and motioned to pull a firearm out. She stated that the staff saw the encounter. HPD units responded and spoke to both parties, determined the complaint was unfounded.

Thursday, May 22

6:49am The RP who refused to give her location stated that threats directed to the RP were left on the street. An officer decided to attempt to locate her when on patrol.

9:08am The RP stated that her sister-in-law was outside of her house and yelled profanities at the RP. While on the phone, the sister-in-law called to say that the RP would likely call and complain to dispatch. Officers and a therapist responded and provided advice.

11:14am A warrant service officer on Falcon Way contacted a 35-YO man. He was cited and released on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding driving under the influence of drugs, driving while addicted to drugs, driving without a license, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

11:39am An officer contacted a 27-YO man on Fitch Street at Alley 2. He was cited and released for driving on a suspended license. 

5:29pm A woman at Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue refused to leave. An officer responded and the woman was trespassed from the store. 

8:30pm Officers at the fair at Giorgi Park on University Street received reports that a person hit a juvenile. Prosecution of the suspect was desired. Officers took a report and were on the lookout for the suspect.

8:31pm Two suspects from prior thefts were at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. The RP stated that the thieves usually arrive in a group of five people. Officers responded and located five subjects. Officers also looked for their vehicle which was gone on arrival and unable to be located. A 50-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for petty theft with a prior conviction, burglary, organized retail theft and conspiracy. A 37-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for burglary, organized theft and conspiracy.

9:21pm The RP on North Street said that a man with a young child tried to break into the RP’s house. He tried to open the door, but could not get in so they went around back. They did not get in from there either and left. Subsequently, a different man tried to open the front door. He also was not able to get in, so he left. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.

9:26pm A physical fight occurred at Recreation Park on Piper Street. Officers responded and detained the subjects. Three juveniles were issued citations.

10:14pm The RP left a backpack at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue. When he returned, the backpack with the RP’s car keys was gone. The police would call the RP if found. 

Friday, May 23

7:52am A disturbance occurred at an unknown location. The RP stated, “Another threat to my life, do you guys want to take a report?” The RP refused to give her location and disconnected. An officer responded to Vineyard Shopping Center and CVS, but the woman was unable to be located. 

1:35pm The RP stated that her son was acting out of control and throwing stuff around the house. Subsequently, officers responded and the situation was under control. 

5:56pm The RP on Latigo Lane said that someone used his address and kept getting tickets mailed to the RP’s house. The RP received delinquent notices on the tickets. The RP believed the subject lives in Windsor. An officer responded and the RP decided to contact the United States Postal Service to advise that the subject does not live at the RP’s residence.

6:28pm The RP indicated that her son tried to leave and was being aggressive. The RP believed that her son had been drinking and was under the influence of drugs. Officers responded and while they were on the scene, the RP’s son left the area. Officers provided advice to the RP and said the therapist in the police department would follow up. 

9:56pm The RP indicated that a vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue was driven all over the road. The RP was concerned that the vehicle would hit another vehicle or pedestrian. Officers contacted the driver who was not drunk.

Saturday, May 24

12:27am The RP on Parkland Farms Boulevard at Bridle Path stated that a vehicle had open containers. Officers contacted three subjects and conducted field sobriety tests. The driver was not drunk. A 35-YO man was cited and released for violation of probation.

1:07am Two people argued at John & Zeke’s Bar & Grill on Healdsburg Avenue. The staff was unable to de-escalate the argument and requested help from law enforcement. While officers were en route, one of the subjects left the scene. Officers arrived and spoke with the man who had left, advising him not to return.

2:37am The RP on Heron Drive stated that someone attempted to open his front door. He heard a car leave that could be the vehicle that his ex-girlfriend took without permission. The RP requested an officer take a report for taking a vehicle without consent. An officer arrived, spoke with the RP and took a report.

2:41pm Road rage was reported near Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP said a vehicle swerved, sped, and almost hit the RP and another vehicle. An officer located the vehicle, but it was parked so no driving behavior was observed. The officer determined no further action was needed.

Sunday, May 25

10:39am Reckless driving occurred on Canyon Run. A vehicle did a “donut” and then picked up a male passenger. The vehicle took off going west on Parkland Farms toward Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located. 

12:42pm The RP said there were protesters playing amplified music on the southwest corner of the Plaza. An officer monitored the situation.

3:15pm Someone keyed both sides of the victim’s car near Valette Restaurant on Center Street. An officer responded and took a report.

6:01pm Multiple pairs of earrings valued at $150 were stolen from Falling for Dainty on Center Street. A report was taken. 

8:55pm An accident occurred near Taco Grande on Center Street and a witness indicated that the driver may have been drinking. Officers responded, contacted the victim and took a report. Subsequently, officers followed up with the suspect who admitted to hitting the vehicle. Insurance information was provided to the victim.

9:32pm A vendor was cited for conducting business without a permit near the corner of Dry Creek Road at Healdsburg Avenue.

10:31pm The RP on Plaza Street stated his girlfriend was highly intoxicated and refused to leave a business with him. She had not been asked to leave by staff. The RP requested that law enforcement assist in removing her so they could leave for the evening. The RP said that she was bipolar and currently off her medication. The RP also said she had no history of hostility toward law enforcement. The RP was given advice, but was asked to call back if the situation escalated, because officers could not physically remove the RP’s girlfriend from the establishment if she did not commit a crime.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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