POLICE FLEET Police cars cleaned, fueled and ready to patrol at Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street. (Photo by Christian Kallen)

Monday Nov. 6

8:54am A vehicle was stopped for changing lanes unsafely. The driver was cited on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding defrauding an innkeeper, petty theft and trespassing.

12:01pm A man attempted to steal wrenches at Garrett Ace Hardware on Healdsburg Avenue. When confronted, he left the store. The reporting party (RP) filed trespassing paperwork against this person.

1:14pm A vehicle was stopped for running a stop sign on Front Street. A 33-year-old (YO) man was cited on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding license suspension for drunk driving.

1:19pm A woman took items from the deli at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and trespassed the shoplifter.

2:35pm A 44-YO man was cited at Tip Top Liquor Warehouse on Dry Creek Road on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding vandalism.

Tuesday Nov. 7

2:59am A burglary occurred at Bella Luna Inn on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated that a woman walked in through an unlocked door and ransacked the RP’s room and stole items out of the RP’s purse. The RP stated the suspect appeared to be on drugs, but no drugs, weapons or alcohol were seen. A 42-YO woman was arrested and transported to county jail for burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia.

1:49pm The RP indicated that a man, who smelled of alcohol, was loud and obnoxious at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street. He was asked to leave, but refused. Officers responded and provided him a courtesy ride home.

2:40pm Reckless driving reported on Redwood Highway at Arata Lane. Information transferred to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

3:10pm The RP’s son on Kennedy Lane had a “mental episode.” He chased the RP around the house with a steak knife in a bag. Officers responded and arrested a 21-YO man and transported him to county jail for criminal threats, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, willfully violating a court order and resisting arrest.

3:22pm Graffiti was reported on Grant Street. Officers responded and took a report.

5:26pm The RP indicated that a UPS driver drove recklessly on University Street at Haydon Street. The RP had three other similar experiences with the same UPS driver over the past three months. The RP confronted the driver in front of Longboard Vineyards on Fitch Street. The RP reported the driver to UPS and was advised to call the police back if it happens again.

5:44pm A hit-and-run accident occurred at Safeway on Vine Street. The RP was approached by employees from Bells Ambulance who let her know that someone hit her vehicle and left the scene. The employees had obtained the license plate number. The RP wanted a report for her insurance.

Wednesday Nov. 8

12:40am An officer contacted a 53-YO man at Carson Warner Skate Park on Grove Street and arrested him on outstanding Madera County warrants regarding petty theft, possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The man was transported to county jail.

8:36am The RP stated that a woman, who had a trespassing letter on file, was sleeping on the patio of the Healdsburg Regional Library on Piper Street. An officer responded, and the woman was advised of the complaint.

2:12pm Petty theft occurred at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP stated that a repeat shoplifter stole a $2 drink on Nov. 8 and $10 worth of goods on Nov. 2. Officers responded and went to the suspect’s residence, but the suspect was not there. A report was taken.

2:40pm Reckless driving was reported on the Southbound Lake Sonoma Exit of Redwood Highway at Canyon Road. The information was transferred to CHP.

3:40pm Vandalism to a vehicle occurred on Tucker Street. The RP indicated his vehicle was egged and was concerned the vandalism may be due to his religious background. Officers responded and took a report.

6:11pm Reckless driving was reported at Healdsburg Junior High School on Grant Street. A silver sports car with a spoiler revved its engine and sped in the area. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Thursday Nov. 9

3:46am An officer cited a 47-YO man on Healdsburg Avenue at Marigold Drive on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

10:03am Reckless driving was reported on University Avenue at March Avenue. The RP followed the driver and claimed the driver violated four to five stop signs while going southbound on University Street. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

10:31am Petty theft was reported on Philip Drive. The RP stated a man, recorded on surveillance, stole a 40-pound bag of cat litter valued at $20. The RP planned to send a photo of the suspect to the police department.

1:21pm Fraud occurred at Westamerica Bank on Healdsburg Avenue. The RP indicated a $16,720.15 check was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

11:09pm The RP believed someone attempted to steal a catalytic converter from an SUV in the parking lot of Rite Aid Drugstore on Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded and arrested a 46-YO man on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI, driving without a license, and hit and run. He was transported to county jail.

11:12pm Two people were arguing outside of Victory Apartments on East Street. Officers responded and a 39-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for public intoxication.

Friday Nov. 10

1:57am A vehicle was stopped for driving without proof of valid registration and unsafe lane changes at L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue. A 65-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.

11:36am The RP’s niece refused to leave the RP’s driveway on Maxwell Street. Officers responded and a 42-YO woman was cited for possession of methamphetamine.

11:37am A 75-YO woman was cited at the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding petty theft and criminal theft.

2:20pm The RP wanted a report for vandalism and burglary at Wicked Slush on Healdsburg Avenue. The locks of two trailers were cut or tampered with, and the roll up doors on both trailers were found open. Although nothing obvious had been taken, the RP did not have an inventory list. Both of the taillights on the trailers were ripped off.

3:23pm A 43-YO man was arrested at Safeway on Vine Street on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding failure to appear in court and vandalism. He was transported to county jail.

6:41pm Reckless driving was reported on Healdsburg Avenue at Matheson Street. The RP stated a green Honda Civic hatchback did not stop at stop signs multiple times. Officers responded but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

9:47pm The RP went to the police department on Center Street to file a formal complaint with the sergeant, the corporal or the mayor. The RP refused to provide dispatch with his name or any further information. Officers responded and arrested a 35-YO man for public intoxication. He was taken to county jail.

Saturday Nov. 11

4:05am The RP stated that the apartment next to him at Victory Apartments on East Street was supposed to be vacant, but a man was inside with all his belongings. Officers responded and arrested a 42-YO man and transported him to county jail for trespassing, illegal squatting and possession of drug paraphernalia.

9:04am The RP stated a woman refused to leave the Starbucks on Vine Street. She sat on the patio yelling at no one in particular. An officer responded, but the woman was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

12:22pm The RP stated that the gas from the RP’s vehicle on Grove Street was stolen on Nov. 10. An officer responded and a report was taken.

2:57pm A 39-YO man was cited at Dollar Tree on Vine Street on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding public intoxication, illegal disposal of items near water, violating a notice to appear in court, trespassing and violating probation.

6:32pm The RP stated an intoxicated male at the counter of Rotten Robbies on Healdsburg Avenue refused to leave. Officers responded and arrested a 35-YO man for public intoxication.

8:22pm The RP stated that a man banged on a door of Russian River Pines on Front Street and screamed in the parking lot. The RP was concerned because the man had a history of domestic disputes. Officers responded and discovered the man was upset because of the Warriors game.

Sunday Nov. 12

12:09am The RP stated he was kicked out of a business on Plaza Street by security and thrown to the floor. Officers responded and discovered that the suspect was not security and had left. A report was taken.

1:02am A 58-YO man was stopped on East Street at Matheson Street for crossing double lines. He was arrested and transported to county jail for DUI.

4:08am A woman rammed her body into the door and window of McDonald’s on Healdsburg Avenue. She seemed to have been drinking a large bottle of alcohol. Officers responded and arrested a 50-YO woman for public intoxication and assault and battery. She was taken to county jail.

9:26am Harassment on Harold Lane had been ongoing due to a break-up. The RP stated the suspect drives by for no reason, leaves garbage on the property and has vandalized the car of the RP’s friend in Santa Rosa. The officer took a harassment report and contacted the suspect and advised him to cease and desist the harassment.

12:59pm Reckless driving was reported on March Avenue at Healdsburg Avenue. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

2:59pm A vehicle was recovered at Taco Truck on Redwood Highway at Lytton Springs Road.  Officers made contact with the registered owner, who picked up the vehicle.

4:55pm A hit-and-run accident occurred on Mill Street. Multiple RPs called dispatch. Dispatch learned that a vehicle damaged the roundabout, the Memorial Bridge and a mailbox. Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle. A 45-YO man was arrested and transferred to county jail for hit and run and DUI.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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