Police Special Olympics torch run
OVER THE RIVER The Healdsburg Police Department played its part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 18, joining other law enforcement agencies to help raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. From left, Luis Rodriguez and his father, Lt. Rodriguez, Sgt. Ryan Reinke and Chief Matt Jenkins.

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

Monday, May 4

4:55pm Twelve people were drinking beer in front of one of the emergency exit doors at True West Film Center. The Reporting Party (RP) requested that police ask them to move, but the RP did not want to file trespass paperwork at this time. Officers contacted the people and they moved along.

9:47pm A city ordinance violation officer asked people to leave Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue.

Tuesday, May 5

9:44am A man loitered in front of Powell Avenue Laundry on Powell Avenue. The RP wanted an officer to let the man know that he was not allowed inside the business due to a theft case. Officers met the man at CVS and reminded him that there was trespass paperwork filed against him and he was not allowed at the laundromat.

10:17am Two people were near the Toy Chest on Center Street blocking the door. The RP wanted the people trespassed from the property. An officer and the city therapist contacted the people, who moved along.

1:02pm The RP said an intoxicated man and an intoxicated woman screamed at each other in West Plaza Park on North Street. There were two bottles of wine near them. A second caller said the man headbutted the woman. A 49-Year-Old (YO) man was arrested and brought to county jail for public intoxication, domestic violence and resisting arrest.

4:39pm The RP on Ward Street at Healdsburg Avenue said a truck almost turned into the RP’s vehicle when leaving Fincher’s Auto. After the RP honked, the suspect vehicle tailgated the RP on Healdsburg Avenue while honking and flashing hazards. Subsequently, the truck sped through back streets at approximately 60 to 80 miles per hour. Officers were unable to respond due to a priority incident.

6:17pm The RP said a city ordinance violation occurred daily on Ward Street when workers operated a tractor after 6pm. Officers were delayed due to another incident. When officers responded, there was no work happening.

Wednesday, May 6

10:18am The RP said an accident occurred on April 26 at World Gym on Healdsburg Avenue. The other party fled, but the RP obtained the contact information from the gym. The RP tried to contact the other party without success. An officer responded and oversaw the exchange of information.

10:59am An unwanted person who had previously been trespassed from the property was at a business on Center Street. An officer and the city therapist responded and advised the man that he was not allowed to be there. The man complied and moved along.

12:38pm The RP said that on May 5, 2026, her son rode his electric scooter near Healdsburg Junior High School (HJH) on Grant Street and was hit by a vehicle. The student was taken to the hospital and evaluated for a minor shoulder and head injury. The RP said the vehicle did not stop, and she believed there was video surveillance. The RP did not want criminal prosecution but wanted the driver’s insurance information. An officer obtained surveillance from HJH which showed the juvenile on the scooter who failed to stop at the stop sign and went into traffic. The information was relayed to his parents.

1:59pm The RP on North Street said his mother-in-law moved on March 30-31, 2026.  After the move, the woman noticed her jewelry box had been tampered with and her wedding rings worth approximately $9,000 were missing. The moving company was Betsy’s Moving Company out of Santa Rosa. The RP did not believe there was surveillance video, and the thief was not seen taking the rings. A report was filed with the mother-in-law’s new local police department in Daly City.

6:41pm The RP on Maxwell Street wanted an officer to assist the RP with fraud and cybercrime issues. An officer met with the RP and an incident number was provided.

Thursday, May 7

6:16am The RP said a sexual assault occurred on Montage Way on March 20. The RP feared retaliation. The RP sought advice from a lawyer and was advised to follow up with law enforcement. A report was taken and an investigation is ongoing.

10:25am The RP, the manager at a pet boutique on Center Street, wanted an officer to respond regarding a trespasser. The RP stated the same person was on the property on May 6 and was not arrested. He was back and disturbed the landscaping by moving rocks. The 42-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation, trespassing and resisting arrest.

12:19pm The RP on Washington Court requested a fraud report. Several days earlier, the RP’s computer had died. She used her phone to log into her Poshmark account. She was notified to put in further information. Her PayPal account was subsequently used to purchase $3,000 in cryptocurrency. A report was taken.

5:06pm The RP said a vehicle crashed head-on into the bridge on Healdsburg Avenue. An officer responded and the driver was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The driver was an elderly woman with heart issues.

8:19pm A road-rage incident occurred near W.C. Sanderson Ford on Healdsburg Avenue. A driver threatened the RP and asked if the RP had been to prison. The other driver stated he had seen him around before leaving the scene. The RP subsequently looked for the other driver. Dispatch advised the RP that there were no criminal threats made and to stop looking for the other driver for the RP’s safety. An officer spoke with the RP and gave him advice.

Friday, May 8

3:11pm Vandalism to a vehicle occurred on Sherman Street. A report was taken.

4:52pm Fraud occurred at BMO Bank on Center Street. The RP had paperwork from the bank documenting the fraud. An officer contacted the RP and took a report.

5:26pm A neighbor saw a person on Front Street near the railroad tracks in violation of a court order. The person was intoxicated. Officers arrested the 40-YO man and brought him to county jail for violation of a court order.

6:47pm A man and woman at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach screamed at each other and drove erratically with their doors open. They subsequently parked at the park entrance. Officers arrived and contacted the people. The man was released from the scene. The 52-YO woman was arrested and brought to county jail for public intoxication. A report was taken for Driver Risk Inventory.

Saturday, May 9

11:44am The RP said a man on Westside Road at Kinley Drive rode a bike with another bike on his shoulder. The caller was transferred to Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. The 18-YO bike rider was arrested for resisting arrest and contempt of court. He was taken to Healdsburg General Hospital for medical clearance before being brought to county jail.

12:55pm A woman at Dollar Tree on Vine Street threatened to “clean the shelves of the store.” She did the same thing on May 8. The woman left when the RP called the police. The RP was given advice about the trespassing process.

2:40pm The RP said there was a possible drunk driver near Healdsburg Bar & Grill on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP said the person was in a certain car usually driven when drinking. An officer searched the area and was unable to locate the vehicle.  The California Highway Patrol was notified.

4:06pm The RP at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue said a person camped under the Gazebo with two bicycles. An officer responded and advised the person about the relevant city ordinance. The person was asked to move along.

6:44pm A woman on Grove Street threatened property damage. The RP was offered contact with an officer, but the RP stated the situation was not that serious. Attempts were made to clarify the nature of the threats, but the RP was dismissive and said he would call back if necessary. The RP refused to provide his name and the woman’s name. The RP was told about the Family Justice Center.

Sunday, May 10

12:26am A person at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue was advised about a city ordinance and told to move along.

12:55am An intoxicated couple in a truck near John & Zeke’s on Healdsburg Avenue hit another vehicle and the building. A 32-YO woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). A 28-YO man was arrested for DUI, DUI while on DUI probation and violation of probation. Both people were brought to county jail.

9:37am A woman at Plaza Park on Healdsburg Avenue shouted expletives, threw trash and put sticks into the fountain. An officer advised the woman of the complaint and she moved along. 

10:28am The RP said that construction occurred on Sunday on Paul Wittke Drive in violation of a city ordinance. An officer contacted the workers and determined the construction was interior only and pretty quiet.

1:19pm People at Arista Winery on Matheson Street slept in the doorway with an umbrella and tent. An officer spoke with the two people and they said they had permission to be there when the business was closed. However they also would move along for now due to the high volume of visitors in the city.

2:48pm A probation violation officer at West Plaza Park on North Street contacted a 25-YO man who was arrested for violation of probation, public intoxication and contempt of court. He was brought to county jail after medical clearance from Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital.

4:28pm A woman at Plaza Park took off layers of clothing, threw around boxes and littered. An officer advised the woman of the complaint, and she moved along.

6:44pm An unwanted person at Russian River Trailer Park on Healdsburg Avenue had been going through the mailboxes. The RP shooed the woman off and she left towards the bridge. It was determined that no crime had occurred.

8:45pm A probation search was conducted near the former location of Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue. A 42-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for violation of probation.

9:16pm The RP at Healdsburg Liquors on Center Street said her vehicle was struck in the parking lot. The suspect vehicle left. The Flock license plate reader system showed two possible matching vehicles. The RP ultimately declined to pursue the incident.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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