Enforcement officer at Healdsburg Police
LEGALLY PARKED A Healdsburg Police code enforcement vehicle in the city parking lot awaits its next shift scouring the streets for scofflaws.

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

Monday, Sept. 1

1:47am A vehicle was stopped on March Avenue at Tulip Court for swerving and violation of license plate rules. A 34-Year-Old (YO) man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of methamphetamine.

7:58am The Reporting Party (RP) on Sawmill Circle stated a woman yelled at her. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted both parties. They determined that no crime occurred.

8:46am A woman on South Street stated an intoxicated woman kicked the RP’s food and threatened to hit the RP with a skateboard. Officers arrived, but the woman was no longer at the scene. No further assistance was needed.

9:52am The RP on Front Street said he was the victim of credit card fraud. The RP canceled the card and requested a police report for his bank. The RP wanted to press charges if the suspect was located. Officers met with the RP and took a report.

6:58pm The RP said that her daughter’s father was ordered to have custody of their daughter until the time of school dropoff. Because there was no school on Labor Day, he refused to drop her off all day. Once the RP told him she would call the police, he dropped off their daughter. The information was logged.

8:12pm The RP on Powell Avenue indicated that while watering his plants, his neighbor yelled that the neighbor got wet and that the neighbor would kill the RP. The RP stated that this type of incident was an ongoing issue. Officers responded and spoke with both the neighbor and with the RP. An informational report was taken.

11:30pm The RP at Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue indicated that an intoxicated person was parked. The RP saw the person get out of the driver’s seat of the car and almost fall over. The person went to the bathroom and subsequently returned to the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Officers arrested a 40-YO man for DUI and brought him to county jail.

Tuesday, Sept. 2 

3:15pm The RP on Mountain View Drive said that on Sept. 1, 2025, an intoxicated woman “got in the RP’s face” at a Homeowners’ Association party and tried to fight the RP. The woman and the RP were separated. The RP did not want to press charges but wanted the incident documented in case the situation escalated in the future.

3:42pm The RP on Vine Street indicated that his business partner embezzled a half-million dollars and invested it without the RP’s knowledge. The partner subsequently lost the money and filed for bankruptcy. The district attorney advised the RP to press charges. Officers took a report.

3:51pm The RP at The Matheson on Matheson Street stated that his vehicle was hit, causing significant damage to the left rear quarter panel and the rear bumper. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer spoke to the RP and took a report.

6:11pm The RP on Monte Vista Avenue said his debit card was fraudulently used in Santa Clarita. The suspect spent $450 at Dick’s Sporting Goods and $113 at Sephora. The Los Angeles County Sheriff was notified. The Sheriff needed a report to pursue the investigation. A video of the suspect was available at Dick’s Sporting Goods. An officer contacted the RP and took a report.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

6:25am The RP at Monte Alban Market on Healdsburg Avenue said a transient person approached every vehicle that came into the parking lot, asked customers for money and screamed at customers. Officers responded and advised the woman to leave the area. 

10:07am Graffiti was reported at Healdsburg City Hall on Grove Street. 

8:26pm The RP near Flyers on Healdsburg Avenue said he saw a person on the ground. Officers responded and medical assistance was started as a precaution. 

9:11pm A 44-YO man at 7-Eleven on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for a known warrant.  He was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding petty theft.

Thursday, Sept. 4 

10:39am A 59-YO man was cited for camping in the West Plaza parking lot on Healdsburg Avenue. 

10:47am The RP on Healdsburg Avenue said a person who stayed at the RP’s house took without permission the RP’s guitar worth $1,000, a microphone worth $200 and a microphone stand worth $80. The RP stated that he did not want to press charges if he got the items back. The information was logged.

3:17pm The RP said that a man called her frequently, left voicemails, sent packages and called her family and friends. Every time she blocked him, he made a new account or new phone number. She was concerned because of domestic violence in their past. An officer responded and took a report.

3:43pm The RP indicated fraudulent transactions of approximately $28,000 were on her business bank statement. She wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report.

11:30pm A vehicle on Healdsburg Avenue at Lincoln Street was stopped for driving without lights. The driver was cited and released for driving without a license and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Friday, Sept. 5 

4:07pm A vehicle on Sebastopol Road was stopped for having no license plates. Officers contacted the occupants, and a female passenger provided false identification. The 26-YO woman was arrested and taken to county jail for false impersonation, possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and on an outstanding warrant regarding failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge.

8:48pm A known person on probation was contacted on West Grant Street. A 45-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for violation of probation.

10:36pm The RP on Matheson Street met with an officer because the RP’s vehicle was “egged” by occupants of a vehicle that pulled into the driveway. The occupants threw eggs at three hidden juvenile girls. The RP did not have a description of the suspects. The RP was provided a business card with an incident number.

11:22pm The RP near Clutch on Healdsburg Avenue said a vehicle tailed, honked at and followed the RP. An officer responded, but the suspect vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Saturday, Sept. 6 

2:14am The RP, a Door Dasher, said when he exited his vehicle on Exchange Avenue at Healdsburg Avenue, a pitbull ran toward him and tried to attack him. Officers responded and located the dog. The dog was subsequently collected. A 25-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and public intoxication. 

9:08pm A man on University Street screamed violently, cursed and said, “They are going to burn you.” When people yelled at him to quiet down, he responded, “You should die.” An officer responded, but the man was gone on arrival and unable to be located.

Sunday, Sept. 7

5:09am Starting at midnight, a vehicle parked in a loading zone on Sawmill Circle periodically played music. Officers responded. The driver was cited for driving without a license and for driving with an open container.

9:45am The RP at The Lodge at Healdsburg on Grove Street stated that her partner grabbed her by the neck and tossed her to the ground. Officers arrived and requested medical assistance to evaluate the RP. A 39-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. An emergency protection order was granted.

10:26am The RP on Ward Street said an intoxicated person tried to leave the house. The person slammed his head against the wall, causing it to bleed. An officer arrived at the scene, and a fight between family members transpired. A 29-YO man was cited for violation of probation. He was released to medical assistance.

10:46am The RP on Powell Avenue stated her son was at a party on Sept. 5, 2025. At the party, he was punched and kicked, which caused bruising on his face. The RP said there was video showing the attack. The RP’s son wanted to press charges. A report was taken.

10:18pm The RP near the Healdsburg Running Company on Center Street said a couple seemed agitated with each other. The RP stated the man grabbed the woman’s arms to talk to her, and it seemed she did not want that. An officer responded and contacted both parties. They denied any physical altercation.

Compiled by Carolyn Brenner

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Christian Kallen has called Healdsburg home for over 30 years, and has worked in journalism since the Santa Cruz Good Times was started. After a career as a travel writer and media producer, he started reporting locally in 2008, moving from Patch to most other papers in Sonoma County before joining the Healdsburg Tribune in 2022.