Double shot of Police Logs, Feb. 16 to March 1
They're back!
We have changed the way we are doing Police Logs. The Sebastopol Police Department now uses a reporting system called CitizenRIMS, which has a Media Bulletin section that is updated weekly. Instead of publishing the media bulletin in its entirety, we download the data and process it using AI to format it and weed out boring entries like parking tickets and false alarms. We carefully review the results to make sure they match up to the original source.
We’re excited about these new logs. We think they provide a fuller, more interesting picture of what’s going on around town. If you see any issues or have any questions, please let us know.
Officers responded to a wide range of calls at the end of February, including assaults, road rage incidents, DUI arrests, burglary, disturbances, fraud reports, welfare checks and multiple traffic-related incidents.
Monday, Feb. 16
7:41 am – Hit-and-Run (Murphy Ave.)
A 2016 black Mazda sustained damage to its driver’s front tire in a collision reported the following morning.10:33 Vandalism (Bodega Ave.)
A resident reported that a man was banging on the front door, causing damage.1: 06 PM – Vandalism (Downtown Plaza)
Plants dug up in the Plaza –Admonished.3:03 PM – Meet the Citizen (Laguna Park Way) Unhoused person expressed concerns about death threats from another unhoused subject – Completed.
3:54 PM – Parking Violation (Florence Ave.) Vehicle parked 7–8 days – Completed.
Suspicious Circumstances (Brookhaven Ct.)
A caller reported a subject attempting to open a front door earlier in the evening. Officers responded; the subject was gone on arrival.10: 37 PM – Prowler (Dufranc Ave.)
A resident confronted a man near on their property wearing gray rain gear. The man, who said he was looking for his cat, fled prior to officer arrival.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
6:34 AM – Coroner Case (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Officers responded to a “code blue” call and transferred the case to Redcom. A report was taken.9:44 AM – Suspicious Person (Healdsburg Ave.)
Man yelling and cursing at people.12:29 PM – Welfare Check (Covert Lane)
Elderly female standing in the rain for hours, appears confused. Unable to Locate.3:01 PM – Petty Theft (Sebastopol Ave.)
Total losses exceeded $100. (Police documented thefts occurring on multiple dates in late January and early February.)3:18 PM – Hit-and-Run (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Reporting party saw a Gray Prius struck at this location, but no victim has called in.9:04 PM – Warrant Arrest (Healdsburg Ave.)
An officer contacted a subject and made an arrest on an outstanding warrant.9:38 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (N High St)
Man moved a table and box from the rear of the library, is now in the under-garage going through boxes. Unable to Locate.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Warrant Arrest (Laguna Park Way)
Officers responded to a medical request. During contact, police determined the subject had an outstanding warrant and made an arrest.7:13 AM – Animal Complaint (Sebastopol Ave.)
A caller reported that someone threw a puppy out of a house, about 12 feet, at 2 am, then laughed about it. The case was referred to Animal Services.11:00 AM – 72-Hour Parking Ordinance (Gravenstein Hwy N)
Truck with expired tags has been there for four weeks.11:37 AM – 72-Hour Parking Ordinance – (Gravenstein Hwy N)
Junk trailer parked in the same spot for multiple days.
3:03 PM – Traffic Accident – No Injuries (Bodega Ave./Florence Ave.)
A three-vehicle collision temporarily blocked the roadway. No injuries were reported.4:23 PM – Vandalism (Plaza, McKinley St.)
A subject was reported pulling flowers from planter boxes and bushes. Officers contacted and moved the individual along.5:17 PM – Welfare Check (Gravenstein Hwy N)
Male yelling/kicking objects toward closed CVS.
Thursday, Feb. 19
9:19 AM – Verbal Disturbance (N. High St.)
A male subject was reported yelling at a female business owner for moving his property. Officers responded and completed the call.10:29 PM – Foot Patrol Arrest (Morris St.)
While conducting foot patrol near the pump house area, officers made an arrest.1:34 PM – Suspicious Vehicle (Tocchini St.)
RV parked in the same location for a while now with aggressive dogs. Residents on the other side of the fence are nervous to walk the path to the shopping center.3:25 pm – Warrant Arrest (Pitt /Keating Ave.)
An officer-initiated contact resulted in an arrest on a warrant.4:04 PM – Meet the Citizen (Laguna Park Way)
Individual reported that they stole a flag 30 years ago from a Santa Rosa location.4:42 PM – Suspicious Person (McKinley St.)
Male with facial hair in front of store is yelling and screaming.
5:23 PM – Meet the Citizen (Burnett St.)
Individual would like to speak to a Sergeant about a parking ticket they got today.
10:57 PM – Suspicious Person (Pleasant Hill)
3 to 4 people with dogs. Reporting party wants dogs moved along. Completed.7:21 PM – Animal at Large (1st St./Leland St.)
A large shepherd dog was reported loose in the neighborhood.
Friday, Feb. 20
10:20 AM – Possible Identity Theft (Beattie Ln.)
A resident reported discovering two Verizon accounts linked to their Social Security number, including an active account charging $220 to a family member’s bank account.12:57 PM – Traffic Hazard (S Main St / Bodega) Protestors standing in the middle of the street with their signs – Admonished.
1:45 PM – Suspicious Person (S Main St.)
Person yelling at protestors. Moved Along.2:44 PM – Fight (N. Main St.)
Officers responded to a reported physical altercation downtown.3:13 PM – Vandalism – Graffiti (Litchfield Ave.)
Juveniles were reported tagging an AT&T utility box on private property. A report was taken.4:12 PM – Reckless Driving (N. Main St.)
A silver Honda CRV was reported driving recklessly, with juveniles riding in the rear hatch area. The driver was admonished.5:49 PM – Suspicious Person (Morris St. / Sebastopol Ave.
Male with brown hat, cloth covering face, trench coat, large gold cross necklace, and large knife strapped to side. Unable to Locate.
5:56 PM – Municipal Code Violation (Petaluma Ave. / Abbott Ave.)
Pile of belongings on the back wall of the post office annex, possibly the start of an encampment. Completed.
Saturday, Feb. 21
1:16 PM – Burglary – Auto (Burnett St.)
A vehicle parked facing South Main Street across from the UPS store was reportedly entered between 9 a.m. and noon. Items taken included an Eddie Bauer clip wallet, $1 coin, coins from ash tray, a trophy on the dashboard, and coffee cup with coffee.4:30 PM – City Parking Ordinance (N. Gravenstein Hwy.)
Junk trailer parked in the same spot for multiple days. (Gone on arrival.)4:50 PM – Parking Violation (McKinley St.)
Black Chevy sedan was parked over the 4-hour limit at the charging station. Display revealed that the vehicle has been plugged in for 6 hours. Parking citation.5:44 PM – Drunk Driving (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
A driver reportedly ran a red light at Bloomfield Road and drove onto the shoulder.7:14 Pm – Suspicious Circumstances (Healdsburg Ave.)
A business reported concern after a customer placed an order and failed to return, sounding distressed on the phone.6:19 – Check the Welfare (Petaluma Ave/Abbott Ave.)
Male with belongings is sleeping inside the bus stop at night. Reporting party requests that the person’s info be passed along to the HEART rep and the HEART rep’s info given to the subject. Checks OK.
Sunday, Feb. 22
12:40 AM – Suicide Threat (S Main St.) Threatening self-harm with a razor or blanket – Completed.
9:33 AM – Disturbance (Plaza, McKinley St.)
A male subject wearing a beanie and carrying a blanket was reported yelling and screaming at people walking through the farmers’ market.9:47 AM – Suspicious Person (S Main St.)
Person yelling at the bus stop. Completed.11:26 AM – Disturbance – Noise (Valentine Ave.)
A caller complained that the noise from a nearby soccer game exceeded city ordinance levels.3:22 PM – Security check (Morris Street)
Father worried that his son was smoking marijuana with a friend. Checks Ok.9:45 PM – Health & Safety Arrest (S. Main St.)
Officers made an arrest following contact on South Main Street.10:40 PM – Assist Ambulance (Southpoint Ave.)
Officers assisted with a medical call involving chest pain.
Monday, Feb. 23
8:08 AM – Possible Identity Theft (Laguna Park Way)
Police received documentation, involving hand-written letter and bank document, related to a suspected fraud case.8:15 AM – Assault (Dutton Ave.)
A road-rage incident escalated when a male driver reportedly followed a female driver and attempted to strike her.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
2:37 AM – Disturbance – Verbal (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
A wireless 911 call reported a verbal altercation inside a residence. A male subject reportedly took the phone and disconnected the call. Officers responded and completed the call.6:06 AM – Drunk Driving (Sebastopol Ave.)
A solo vehicle collision was reported with possible occupants trapped inside. A report was taken.1:45 PM – Property Lost (Laguna Park Way)
A white opal pendant on a silver chain, reportedly lost months ago, was documented.5:35 PM – Attempt to Contact (Bodega Ave.)
A minor reportedly left home. The situation was resolved.8:44 PM – Prowler (1st St.)
A caller reported a male subject exposing himself at a front window and fleeing prior to officer arrival. Subject gone on arrival.11:28 PM – Disturbance – Noise (Sebastopol Ave.)
A female resident complained of loud noise in a residential area. The subject was admonished.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
12:51 AM – Traffic Hazard (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
A German Shepherd mix was reported in the roadway. Officers were unable to locate.4:43 AM – Reckless Driving (Bodega Ave./Dutton Ave.)
A westbound vehicle reportedly attempted an unsafe pass with high beams activated. Patrol information documented.6:52 AM – Tree Down (Bately Ct.)
A tree fell into an apartment building. Transferred to Redcom.9:47 AM – 911 Misuse (Walker Ave.)
Wireless call with no emergency. No action taken.11:49 AM – Drunk in Public (Laguna Park Way)
Subject reportedly smelling of alcohol inside a lobby area. Call completed.12:07 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Analy Ave.)
Report of two students involved in a mental health-related situation near the cafeteria. No weapons reported.2:13 PM – Petty Theft (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
A suspect was recorded on video allegedly taking produce. Case documented.3:58 PM – Juvenile Problem (N Main St.)
Approximately 20 juveniles reportedly refused to leave an area. Subjects were admonished.5:55 PM – Traffic Hazard (Pleasant Hill Rd./Mitchell Ct.)
A gray sedan was partially blocking the roadway. Situation resolved.10:01 PM – Suspicious Vehicle (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Officer-initiated contact. Completed.10:06 PM – Suspicious Person (Willow St.)
Subject contacted and moved along.
Thursday, Feb. 26
3:20 AM – Suspicious Person (Bodega Ave.)
Officer-initiated contact. Subject moved along.8:17 AM – Traffic Enforcement (Analy Ave.)
Complaint of speeding vehicles near the school drop-off. Officers conducted enforcement; no violations noted.8:48 AM – Battery (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
A reporting party stated they were pushed to the ground by a transient male subject. Report taken.11:19 AM – 911 Disconnect (Taft St.)
Wireless disconnect. Call completed.11:47 AM – Meet The Citizen (Laguna Park Way)
Citizen wants to talk to someone about a male subject wearing a long hair wig with facial hair in the restroom at the Barlow near the Acre Pizza. Completed.11:53 AM – Accident – No Injuries (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Parking lot collision; information exchange only.1:09 PM – Property Found (Eddie Ln.)
Backpack with personal belongings found on a trail near the high school.1:12 PM – Meet The Citizen (Bodega Ave.)
Property manager would like an officer to meet with them and a tentant who continues to break the lease by handing out anti-Muslim pamphlets. Disposition: Civil Problem.1:16 PM – Assist Ambulance (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Subject experiencing difficulty breathing. Transferred to Redcom.3:03 PM – Welfare Check (Washington Ave.)
Officers responded to check on a subject. Call completed.3:57 PM – Disturbance – Verbal (Laguna Park Way)
A male subject reportedly confronted a female gardener and attempted to prevent her access to her assigned plot in the community garden. Subject admonished.5:59 PM – Assist Ambulance (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Subject experiencing shortness of breath and altered mental state. Redcom staged.7:04 PM – Assist Ambulance (Laguna Park Way)
Subject suffered a broken leg. Transferred to Redcom.7:44 PM – Suicide Threats (Healdsburg Ave.)
A subject reportedly suicidal inside a vehicle. Officers responded and completed the call.
Friday, Feb. 27
5:20 AM – Meet the Citizen (Laguna Park Way)
Caller believed someone was attempting to shoot him. Officers responded; call completed.8:11 AM – Disturbance – Verbal (Valley View Ct.)
Verbal dispute between mother and son. No weapons involved.9:01 AM – Welfare Check (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Older vehicle parked sideways, with occupant inside not moving. Officers determined subject was awake.12:09 PM – Drunk Driving (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Blue Toyota Prius reported swerving over lane lines. Officers unable to locate.2:34 PM – Traffic Hazard (Gravenstein Hwy N./Covert Ln.)
Disabled vehicle blocking the northbound lane. Gone on arrival.3:28 PM – Unwanted Subject (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
A male subject collecting signatures allegedly became verbally aggressive with business staff. Call completed.3:53 PM – Vandalism (Bodega Ave.)
Reporting party stated that their vehicle has been repeatedly vandalized. No video available.4:01 PM – Juvenile Problem (N Main St.)
Report of juveniles fighting near Safeway. Subjects moved along.6:08 PM – Battery (Depot St.)
Reporting party stated that another individual placed hands on them during an argument outside a business.
Saturday, Feb. 28
8:51 AM – Animal Complaint (Woodland Ave./Jewell Ave.)
Dog tied to a tree near the sidewalk. Owner not present. Unable to locate.9:38 AM – Property Found (Laguna Park Way)
A credit card was found on the ground.9:58 AM – Suspicious Person (McKinley St.)
Male subject reportedly yelled at staff and made threatening statements. Patrol information documented.1:30 PM – Meet the Citizen (Virginia Ave.)
Reporting party alleged online harassment and threats to publish private images. Call completed.3:06 PM – Drunk Driving (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Vehicle collision with injuries reported. One subject assisted from the vehicle. Arrest made.4:46 PM – Animal Complaint (Laguna Park Way)
Two dogs were reportedly running loose in the community garden area. Gone on arrival.5:33 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Bately Ct.)
Male subject claimed he was being chased and requested help. Officers responded and completed call.6:17 PM – Burglary – Auto (Morris St.)
Vehicle window smashed; audio system valued at approximately $2,500 taken.
Sunday, March 1
8:23 AM – Suicide Threats (Laguna Park Way)
Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject. Call completed.10:20 AM – Welfare Check (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Occupant slumped over in vehicle. Arrest made.12:51 PM – Meet The Citizen (Laguna Park Way)
Reporting party found a book at Goodwill with concerning writing in it. Completed.1:25 PM – Coroner Case (Gravenstein Hwy S.)
Male not seen in approximately one week; odor reported from trailer. Report taken.2:07 PM – Disturbance – Noise (Sebastopol Ave.)
Protestor playing loud music near doorway. Call completed.4:46 PM – Suspicious Person (Sebastopol Ave.)
Male reportedly disturbing the peace near children. Arrest made.5:43 PM – Accident – No Injuries (Healdsburg Ave./Covert Ln.)
Vehicle struck by a falling tree branch. Patrol information documented.8:12 PM – Death Threats (Gravenstein Hwy N.)
Male subject allegedly threatened to cut another individual. Gone on arrival.9:18 PM – Suspicious Person (McKinley St.)
Male yelling in parking lot. Admonished.