Double dose of Police Logs: May 19–June 1
Rascally juveniles, loud protestors, lots and lots of yelling and some firearm brandishing
Sebastopol Police responded to incidents involving suspicious activity, theft, disturbances, welfare checks, medical assists, code violations, vehicle collisions and arrests during this reporting period. Routine security checks, foot patrols, parking enforcement, traffic enforcement and administrative details have been omitted. Sebastopol police reported a total of 582 responses. There were 16 arrests during this period, mostly substance-related.
Tuesday, May 19
1:56 AM – Tree down (Jewell Avenue / Palm Avenue)
A fallen tree blocked both directions; Public Works notified.8:14 AM – Petty Theft (Sebastopol Avenue)
A suspect with red gardening-type wagon stole a burrito and drinks and was later arrested.8:23 AM – City Ordinance - 72 Hour Mark (Sebastopol Avenue)
Car parked Calder Ave./Vine Ave. for 5 weeks. Reporting party believes a person is living in the camper and requested a check-in. Disposition: Completed.9:11 AM – Assist Ambulance (Jesse Street)
A person unable to speak was transported for medical care.11:12 AM – Unwanted Party (Flynn Street / Laguna Park Way)
Vehicles were parked for multiple days near a property line. Response completed.1:18 PM – Drunk Driving (Petaluma Avenue)
An intoxicated subject was reported drinking in a vehicle. Response completed.5:55 PM – Reckless Driving (Gravenstein Highway South / Fircrest Avenue)
A motorcyclist was driving dangerously; gone on arrival.6:07 PM – Juvenile Problem (Morris Street)
Children were climbing on a truck; gone on arrival.6:08 PM – Traffic Hazard (Morris Street)
A vehicle door was blocking the bike lane. Response completed.8:20 PM – Animal Complaint (Dufranc Avenue)
A barking dog complaint was investigated.8:49 PM – Suspicious Person (Florence Avenue)
A suspicious bicyclist was reported; officers were unable to locate him.
Wednesday, May 20
1:07 AM – Suspicious Person (South Main Street)
A subject was contacted and admonished.1:26 AM – Suspicious Vehicle (Hazel Cotter Court)
A parked vehicle was checked and cleared.1:42 AM – Warrant Arrest (Morris Street)
A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant.3:13 AM – Vandalism (Gravenstein Highway North)
A restroom door was damaged; suspect cited.5:38 AM – Suspicious Vehicle (Gravenstein Highway North)
A person exited a vehicle parked over a curb and entered a business. Response completed.5:42 AM – Suspicious Circumstances (Gravenstein Highway North)
A subject entered a business and left; unable to locate.6:06 AM – Battery – Domestic (Gravenstein Highway North)
A dispute escalated; report taken.8:40 AM – Vandalism (Bodega Avenue)
A restroom appeared to have been broken into and used for sleeping. Response completed.9:05 AM – Embezzlement (Lyding Lane)
A report was made involving a known suspect.10:48 AM – Municipal Code Violation (Morris Street / Sebastopol Avenue)
Trash and debris were reported. Response completed.11:42 AM – Fire Call (Petaluma Avenue / Abbott Avenue)
A report was taken.12:03 PM – Assist Ambulance (Robinson Road)
A patient was transported.1:11 PM – Disturbance – Family (Petaluma Avenue)
A physical dispute between family members was reported. The reporting party said his son hit and poked him with a stick. He wants him 5150’d. Disposition:2:53 PM City Ordinance – 72 Hour Mark (Sebastopol Avenue)
Trailer at gas station advertising junk removal has been there for several months. Removal requested. Disposition: Completed.3:29 PM – Reckless Driving (Gravenstein Highway South / Lynch Road)
A driver was weaving and unable to maintain lanes; not located.3:39 PM – Disturbance (North Main Street / Healdsburg Avenue)
A road rage incident was reported, unable to locate.4:16 PM – Battery (Valentine Avenue)
An assault on a minor was reported. Advice given.5:57 PM – Suspicious Person (North Main Street)
Male screaming threatening statements was admonished.7:36 PM – Suspicious Person (McKinley Street)
Person screaming and yelling. Gone on arrival.8:41 PM – Suspicious Person (Gravenstein Highway South)
A subject running in the roadway was arrested.8:42 PM – Suspicious Person (McKinley Street)
A man yelling aggressively was admonished.9:02 PM – Assist Ambulance (Petaluma Avenue)
A man with a head injury was treated.11:01 PM – Disturbance (Sebastopol Avenue)
A man yelling about a barking dog was advised.
Thursday, May 21
2:49 AM – Assist Ambulance (North Main Street)
A suspected overdose; transported for care.8:47 AM – Road Rage (Gravenstein Highway North)
A driver threw a water bottle at another vehicle. Response completed.10:07 AM – Welfare Check (North Main Street)
A heavily intoxicated person was reported in a vehicle. Response completed.10:27 AM – Drug Activity (Gravenstein Highway North)
A suspected drug exchange; subject not located.4:18 PM – Hit and Run (Gravenstein Highway North)
A vehicle struck a motorcycle and fled. Response completed.6:28 PM – Juvenile Problem (Palm Avenue/Swain Woods Terrace)
Juveniles repeatedly knocked on a door and ran away. Response completed.6:49 PM – Juvenile Problem (Palm Avenue)
Ongoing issue with juveniles at a residence. Response completed.7:23 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Valentine Avenue)
A caller reported unusual behavior near a church. Checked OK.9:22 PM – Disturbance (McKinley Street)
A man was screaming and throwing objects. Advice given.9:38 PM – Assist Ambulance (Strout Street) Female with bleeding face pulled down stairs by her dog. Referred to medical.
10:21 PM – Drunk Driving (Bodega Avenue / High Street)
A driver was arrested for DUI.
Friday, May 22
10:40 AM – Accident – No Injuries (Analy Avenue)
An unlicensed student driver struck a staff member’s vehicle. Response completed.12:00 PM – Animal Complaint (Morris Street)
A dog was left in a hot vehicle. Response completed.3:42 PM – Accident – No Injuries (Sebastopol Avenue)
Two vehicles collided; no injuries. Response completed.4:15 PM – Disturbance – Verbal (Bodega Avenue)
Protesters were arguing loudly. Response completed.4:20 PM – Animal Complaint (Sebastopol Avenue)
Dogs were left inside a vehicle. Response completed.4:57 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Petaluma Avenue)
A person was threatened with a hammer; report taken.4:58 PM – Welfare Check (North Main Street)
A person standing in the roadway; not located.5:46 PM – Vandalism (Bodega Avenue)
Graffiti was reported in a parking lot. Response completed.
Saturday, May 23
4:02 PM – Animal Complaint (Dowd Drive)
Two large dogs broke through a fence; officers checked the area.7:06 PM – Drunk Driving (Gravenstein Highway South)
A driver was stopped and arrested for DUI and driving with an open container.9:53 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Sebastopol Avenue)
A dispute over money and concerns about a subject possibly possessing firearms were reported; advice was given.
Sunday, May 24
12:43 AM – Warrant Arrest (North Main Street)
A subject was cited on an outstanding warrant.2:07 AM – Welfare Check (McKinley Street)
A person in a parked vehicle was checked and found safe.9:05 AM – Suspicious Vehicle (Bodega Avenue / Nelson Way)
A vehicle was reported following a pedestrian; information documented.9:45 AM – Suspicious Person (North Main Street)
A man behaving erratically and holding a small chainsaw was contacted and admonished.12:46 PM – Petty Theft (Healdsburg Avenue)
A bicycle was stolen from the area. Response completed.2:39 PM – Accident – No Injuries (Sebastopol Avenue)
A two-vehicle collision resulted in an arrest.2:55 PM – Drunk Driving (Sebastopol Avenue / Morris Street)
A driver was reported driving erratically; not located.6:24 PM – Suspicious Person (Gravenstein Highway North)
A person was reportedly striking parked vehicles; gone on arrival.7:13 PM – Auto Burglary (Taft Street)
A suspect was seen entering a vehicle but left when confronted by neighbor. Response completed.7:16 PM – Disturbance – Verbal (McKinley Street)
A man was yelling near trash cans and was admonished.7:57 PM – Disturbance – Noise (McKinley Street)
Loud music from an event was reported. Response completed.8:38 PM – Coroner Case (Golden Ridge Avenue)
A deceased person was located during a welfare check.
Monday, May 25
12:11 AM – Suspicious Circumstances (Bodega Avenue / Washington Avenue)
A driver reported being followed; officers intervened and admonished.1:24 AM – Suspicious Person (North Main Street)
A man yelling and knocking over trash cans; not located.7:52 AM – Animal Complaint (Bately Court)
A barking dog complaint was investigated.4:52 PM – Assist Ambulance (Parquet Street)
An elderly person experiencing illness was transported for care.5:45 PM – Animal at Large (Dutton Avenue)
A missing cat was reported. Response completed.7:43 PM – Warrant Arrest (Gravenstein Highway North)
A subject was cited on a warrant.
Tuesday, May 26
5:01 AM – Disturbance – Noise (North Main Street)
A power washer was reported operating early in the morning. Response completed.6:58 AM – Traffic Hazard (Bodega Avenue / Pleasant Hill Road)
A roadway hazard was addressed.9:12 AM – Suspicious Person (South Main Street)
A person lying on the sidewalk was contacted and moved along.2:35 PM – Grand Theft (Sebastopol Avenue)
Landscaping equipment was stolen from a truck. Response completed.2:36 PM – Suicide Attempt (Bately Court)
A person was found with a bag over their head; emergency response initiated.2:42 PM – Auto Burglary (Sebastopol Avenue)
Tools were stolen from a work truck. Response completed.6:03 PM – Juvenile Problem (Palm Avenue)
Ongoing issue with juveniles banging on reporting party’s door and “being rascals.” Reporting party does not want PD response now, just documentation.8:59 PM – Assist Ambulance (North Main Street)
A fall and possible overdose were reported; subject transported.9:11 PM – Suspicious Person (Petaluma Avenue)
Two individuals were reportedly attempting to access utility boxes.11:13 PM – Reckless Driving (Analy Avenue)
Vehicles were reported racing in a parking lot; unfounded.11:29 PM – Suicide threat (Bodega Hwy.)
Woman threatening to kill herself. Referred to allied agency.
Wednesday, May 27
11:45 AM – Suspicious Person (McKinley Street)
A man acting erratically , approaching couple with baby and talking louder and louder, was contacted.11:48 AM – Resisting Officer (Sebastopol)
A subject suspected of receiving known stolen property was arrested for obstructing an officer.2:05 PM – Hit and Run (Sebastopol Avenue)
A vehicle was damaged earlier in the day; investigation pending.2:33 PM – Homeless encampment (Petaluma Avenue/Abbott Avenue) Officer with assist from California Highway Patrol ejects homeless encampment.
3:50 PM – Petty Theft (North Main Street)
Theft of merchandise was reported. Report taken.3:50 PM – Illegal Parking (Calder Avenue/Vine Avenue) Recreation vehicle parked on same street for about two months, exceeding 72-hour legal limit. Response completed.
3:53 PM -- Disturbance (McKinley Street) Woman yelling. Response completed.
5:20 PM – Petty Theft (Walker Avenue)
A phone was stolen from a vehicle. Response completed.5:43 PM – Disturbance (McKinley Street)
A man was yelling at cars that were speeding down the road. The reporting party yelled at the subject to not yell into her car.8:02 PM – Suspicious Person (Petaluma Avenue)
A man yelling while pushing a cart was admonished.10:00 PM – Animal Complaint (Litchfield Avenue)
Skunk stuck in rat trap. Response completed.10:18 PM – Suspicious Vehicle (Morris Street)
A vehicle investigation resulted in an arrest.
Thursday, May 28
10:42 AM – Petty Theft (Gravenstein Highway North)
Theft was reported and documented.12:28 PM – Animal Complaint (Parkside Court)
Ongoing barking dog complaint. No contact.1:18 PM – Suspicious Person (Willow Street)
A man exposing himself in a public area was contacted.2:36 PM – Parking Issue (Burnett Street)
A vehicle occupied multiple spaces and was being used for charging items. Response completed.3:14 PM – Petty Theft (Sebastopol Avenue)
A suspect repeatedly stole items from a business. Report taken.4:03 PM – Vandalism – Graffiti (North Main Street)
Group of five juveniles painted a penis on the backside of the building and were making monkey noises at a neighbor. Ran off when neighbor attempted to record them. Response completed.5:17 PM – Road Rage (Lynch Road)
A driver blocked the roadway and confronted another driver. Response completed.6:55 PM – Vehicle Tampering (Vine Avenue)
A vehicle grill was removed. Response completed.8:03 PM – Display of Weapon (McKinley Street)
A subject reportedly pulled a handgun during an encounter. Response completed.10:03 PM – Disturbance (Sebastopol Avenue)
A man and his dog lunged at a passerby; advice given.10:47 PM – Disturbance (Winona Lane)
Noise complaints were investigated.11:07 PM – Missing Person (Petaluma Avenue)
A missing person case was reported with concerning indicators, possible suicide Pnote carved into tree. Report taken.
Friday, May 29
9:11 AM – Unwanted Party (South Main Street)
Two individuals were sleeping at a business; outreach was requested. Response completed.9:30 AM – Unwanted Party (North Main Street)
Two individuals on private property were reported; officers responded.11:16 AM – Parking violation (Fannen Avenue) Car reported parked for about a month. Response completed.
12:31 PM – Disturbance – Noise (Downtown area)
Loud music from protesters prompted a response.2:06 PM – Juvenile Problem (North Main Street)
A group of juveniles refused to leave a business; situation resolved.3:24 PM – Health & Safety Violation (Petaluma Avenue / Abbott Avenue)
A subject was arrested.3:50 PM – Juvenile Problem (Valentine Avenue)
A juvenile made a threat about a school shooting; the situation was addressed.4:01 PM – Unwanted Party (Gravenstein Highway North)
A subject sleeping in a walkway was moved along.4:11 PM – Property Issue (Pleasant Hill Avenue North)
A firearm was turned over to police for safekeeping; report taken.4:40 PM – Lost Property (Robinson Road)
A stolen phone was tracked traveling out of the area. Report taken.6:27 PM – Welfare Check (Washington Avenue)
A person expressing distress was reported; unfounded after investigation.7:30 PM – Suspicious Vehicle (McKinley Street)
A possibly stolen or suspicious vehicle was reported; not located.7:45 PM – Suspicious Person (Petaluma Avenue / Abbott Avenue)
A subject was contacted and cited.8:54 PM – Disturbance (Petaluma Avenue)
Two homeless individuals arguing aggressively; no action taken.
Saturday, May 30
4:58 AM – Disturbance (Sebastopol Avenue)
A woman refused to leave a property. Resolved.7:26 AM – Unwanted Party (Gravenstein Highway North)
A subject loitering near a construction zone was contacted.10:09 AM – Animal Complaint (Gravenstein Highway North)
Three dogs left unattended in a shopping cart were reported. Response completed.10:15 AM – Grand Theft (Gravenstein Highway North)
Suspects cut fencing and stole up to $1,000 in plants and dog food. Response completed.12:59 PM – Welfare Check (Sebastopol Avenue)
A person behaving erratically was checked.2:59 PM – Disturbance – Noise (Fircrest Avenue / McFarlane Avenue)
A motorbike causing excessive noise was reported. Unable to locate.3:51 PM – Commercial Burglary (Southpoint Avenue)
A storage unit was found broken into. Response completed.6:33 PM – Animal Complaint (Soll Court)
An injured squirrel was reported. Referred to animal services.8:23 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Bodega Avenue)
Juveniles were found on top of a school building and admonished.9:20 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Morris Street)
A possible electrical/fire issue was reported and referred.9:59 PM – Disturbance – Noise (Hutchins Avenue)
Loud music complaint investigated.
Sunday, May 31
3:58 AM – Petty Theft (Morris Street)
A backpack was stolen from a campsite. Report taken.11:35 AM – Welfare Check (Sebastopol Avenue)
A woman with visible injuries was reported; not located.12:30 PM – Civil Problem (Valentine Avenue)
A person reported ongoing threats; advice was given.2:24 PM – Welfare Check (Meadowlark Drive)
A person possibly mixing medication and alcohol was checked.5:19 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Gravenstein Highway South)
A subject tampering with a gas pump was reported. Response completed.5:57 PM – Welfare Check (North Main Street)
A man lying outside a business was checked and found safe.
Monday, June 1
1:56 AM – Welfare Check (North Main Street)
A woman slumped in a vehicle was checked and found safe.6:11 AM – Disturbance (Florence Avenue / Bodega Avenue)
A man yelling and striking objects was moved along.7:35 AM – Suspicious Person (Willow Street)
A man yelling and sitting on a porch was reported; not located.8:28 AM – Suspicious Person (North Main Street)
A man yelling at juveniles was contacted.10:54 AM – Traffic Hazard (Bodega Avenue / Jewell Avenue)
A man was standing in the roadway yelling; admonished.11:01 AM – Drunk Driving (Gravenstein Highway South / Industrial Drive)
A driver was reported swerving; not located.12:04 PM – Drunk Driving (Morris Street)
Another reckless driver was reported. Response completed.1:55 PM – Suspicious Person (Bodega Avenue) Person seen pacing sidewalk. Response completed.
3:26 PM – Suspicious Person (Keating Avenue)
A subject sleeping behind a business was arrested.3:26 PM – Suspicious Person (Bodega Avenue) Man reported yelling, screaming, swearing. Admonished.
3:30 PM – Disturbance (Bodega Avenue)
A man was yelling at juveniles. Response completed.5:23 PM – Battery (Laguna Park Way)
A customer grabbed a person’s arm during an interaction; report taken.6:53 PM – Juvenile Issue (Sebastopol Avenue) Juveniles on electric bike weaving through traffic. Response completed.
9:34 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Gravenstein Highway North)
A man reportedly displayed a handgun in a parking lot; report taken.11:43 PM – Suspicious Person (Analy Avenue) Two people moved along.