Sebastopol Police Logs, May 11–18, 2026

Dog problems, suspicious people, noise complaints and long stays in bathrooms prompt concerns

From the Sebastopol Police Facebook page

Sunday, May 11

• 1:46 PM – Unwanted Subject (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Officers responded to report of an unwanted subject. Situation was resolved.

• 2:09 PM – Suspicious Vehicle (McKinley St)
  Blue van surrounded by garbage prompted complaint. Subject was admonished.

• 3:20 PM – Animal Complaint (Juniper Ave)
  Reporting party documented prior dog attack involving a greyhound mix at an apartment complex. Report taken.

• 3:55 PM – Juvenile Problem (N Main St)
  Group of juveniles reportedly refused to leave area. Officers responded.

• 4:12 PM – Lost Property (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Wallet reported lost; reporting party required police report for tracking purposes. Report taken.

• 4:22 PM – Hit & Run (Gravenstein Hwy S)
  Honda Accord reportedly struck by silver Mustang that fled southbound on Highway 116.

• 5:09 PM – Juvenile Problem (N Main St)
  Subjects reportedly seen on roof of building. Officers admonished individuals involved.

• 5:59 PM – Reckless Driving (Gravenstein Hwy S)
  Motorcyclist riding recklessly reported. Officers unable to locate vehicle.

• 7:00 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Laguna Park Wy / Johnson St)
  Suspicious black canister discovered near sidewalk and curb. Officers investigated.

• 8:56 PM – Suspicious Person (Morris St)
  Caller reported unhoused individuals inside fenced shed near community center. Officers were unable to locate subjects.

Monday, May 12

• 8:40 AM – Assist Ambulance (Pleasant Hill Ave N)
  Caller believed they were suffering a heart attack. Referred to medical personnel.

• 1:10 PM – City Ordinance Violation (Washington Ave)
  Truck filled with garbage reportedly parked in same location for over a week. Officers unable to locate vehicle.

• 4:04 PM – Disturbance (Diamond area)
  Teenager reportedly throwing items and acting aggressively in front parking lot. Officers responded.

• 5:10 PM – Welfare Check (Depot St)
  Woman appeared altered after remaining in bathroom for extended period and having trouble responding. Officers contacted subject.

• 5:36 PM – Vandalism (High St)
  Man reportedly attempting to dig up sculpture near exit area. Officers responded.

• 9:36 PM – Noise Disturbance (S Main St)
  Loud music and subwoofer noise prompted complaint from nearby resident.

Tuesday, May 13

• 4:26 AM – Suspicious Person (Gravenstein Hwy S)
  Two men near garage area carrying gas can claimed they were delivering flowers. Subjects fled after confrontation.

• 8:06 AM – Graffiti Vandalism (McKinley St)
  Graffiti discovered inside public restroom. Referred to Public Works.

• 9:00 AM – Road Rage (Sebastopol Ave / Morris St)
  Driver in gray Jeep reportedly swerved around reporting party and slammed on brakes.

• 10:14 AM – Suspicious Person (McKinley St)
  Male subject reportedly screaming in plaza area. Officers responded.

• 11:07 AM – Citizen Assist (Sebastopol Ave)
  City employee requested assistance with civil dispute involving sign on building. Situation resolved.

• 11:47 AM – Animal Complaint (Morris St)
  Injured loose dog found behind building near baseball field. Referred to Animal Services.

• 1:35 PM – Grand Theft (Southpoint Ave)
  Theft involving property valued at more than $10,000 reported at storage facility. Report taken.

• 6:02 PM – Welfare Check (Sebastopol Ave)
  Subject reportedly kicking garbage around in the sun. Officers contacted individual.

• 6:22 PM – Welfare Check (N Main St)
  Male subject lying in front of bank with backpack over head. Subject gone on officer arrival.

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Wednesday, May 14

• 9:13 AM – Suspicious Person (S Main St)
  Man allegedly grabbed knife from restaurant kitchen before employees recovered it and evacuated building. Officers responded. Arrest made.

• 11:11 AM – Suspicious Person (N Main St)
  Subject remained in restroom for extended period; caller suspected theft. Officers investigated.

• 12:14 PM – Citizen Contact (Shaun Ct)
  Residents reported concerns about drone activity in neighborhood and interactions with operator.

• 4:08 PM – Assist Ambulance (S Main St)
  Subject in parking lot required medical assistance. Referred to medical personnel.

• 4:17 PM – Animal Complaint (Petaluma Ave)
  Three dogs left inside parked vehicle; one escaped before being returned by employee. Officers responded.

• 4:36 PM – Petty Theft (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Subject reportedly siphoned gas from company vehicle; surveillance video available.

Thursday, May 15

• 2:16 AM – Assist Ambulance (Sebastopol Ave)
  Caller experiencing difficulty breathing. Referred to medical personnel.

• 5:33 AM – Reckless Driving (Bodega Ave / Robinson Rd)
  Driver reported tailgating and brake-checking another vehicle.

• 10:27 AM – Fire Call (Petaluma Ave)
  Possible gas line issue prompted evacuation of building. Referred to fire department.

• 11:51 AM – Welfare Check (Bodega Ave / High St)
  Elderly woman with walker appeared confused while attempting to locate residence. Officers unable to locate subject.

• 12:18 PM – Noise Disturbance (Downtown Sebastopol)
  Complaint about amplified protest music exceeding daytime noise limits.

• 2:17 PM – Civil Problem (Morris St)
  Reporting party stated another individual threatened to report them to ICE during dispute over moving assistance.

• 2:41 PM – Animal Complaint (Sebastopol Ave)
  Two dogs reportedly left tied outside store without water. Officers responded.

• 7:17 PM – Family Disturbance (Petaluma Ave)
  Possible physical altercation between son and mother reported inside residence.

• 7:30 PM – Unwanted Subject (Morris St)
  Male subject barricaded himself inside business bathroom and refused to leave. Subject gone on arrival.

• 9:08 PM – Unwanted Subject (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Caller requested assistance removing subject from property.

• 9:44 PM – Unwanted Subject (Hayden Ave)
  Two subjects with flashlights reportedly entered campus area from parked vehicle. Officers responded.

Friday, May 16

• 10:00 AM – Animal Complaint (Sebastopol Ave)
  Large dog left inside parked vehicle with windows up. Officers responded.

• 11:07 AM – Suspicious Person (Healdsburg Ave)
  Elderly man approaching businesses and residences caused concern among residents.

• 1:12 PM – Animal Complaint (Snow St / Pitt Ave)
  Cat found motionless in roadway. Referred to Animal Services.

• 2:28 PM – Citizen Contact (Laguna Park Wy)
  Reporting party received unexpected Zelle payment followed by repeated calls and messages demanding money back.

• 3:23 PM – Animal Complaint (McKinley St)
  Large dog left panting inside parked vehicle. Officers responded.

• 3:28 PM – Security Concern (Sebastopol Ave)
  Male subject repeatedly knocked on resident’s gate and door asking for another person. Patrol requested.

• 3:32 PM – Petty Theft (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Suspect stole air pressure gauge from store and was seen in parking lot.

• 4:04 PM – Lost Property (Laguna Park Wy)
  Backpack containing laptop, CPAP machine, and headphones reported missing.

• 5:44 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (N Main St)
  Hang-up 911 call resulted in police report being taken.

• 8:51 PM – Shots Fired (Bodega Ave area)
  Multiple gunshots reportedly heard near cemetery or Robinson Road area. Officers unable to locate source.

• 9:35 PM – Disturbance – Verbal (Huntley St / Neva St)
  Male subject reportedly yelling in area. Officers unable to locate individual.

• 9:57 PM – Welfare Check (Washington Ave / Murphy Ave)
  Male subject found yelling while lying on ground. Officers contacted subject.

• 11:38 PM – Suspicious Person (N Main St)
  Subject sleeping in business entrance moved along by officers.

Saturday, May 17

• 7:14 AM – Verbal Disturbance (McKinley St)
  Two men engaged in verbal altercation. Officers responded.

• 12:02 PM – Display of Weapon (Gravenstein Hwy S)
  Juvenile reportedly threatened reporting party with pocket knife during confrontation involving racial slur. Officers responded.

• 1:15 PM – Citizen Contact (Gravenstein Hwy S)
  Reporting party stated they believed they were being stalked. Advice provided.

• 4:05 PM – Welfare Check (S Main St)
  Male subject appeared altered or disoriented. Officers contacted subject.

• 4:16 PM – Tree Down (Wallace St / Taft St)
  Tree branch reported blocking roadway. Referred to Public Works.

• 4:44 PM – Fire Call (Washington Ave)
  Transformer reportedly making loud buzzing sound.

• 6:13 PM – Disturbance (McKinley St)
  Loud music complaint escalated after argument between resident and subject. Subject admonished.

• 6:41 PM – Assist Ambulance (Mitchell Ct)
  Possible stroke involving 102-year-old resident. Referred to medical personnel.

• 8:50 PM – Noise Disturbance (Bodega Ave)
  Occupants of parked truck reportedly playing loud music and doing burnouts. Citation issued.

• 9:31 PM – Suspicious Circumstances (Sebastopol Ave)
  Caller reported husband bleeding while attempting to leave vehicle; officers unable to locate subjects.

Sunday, May 18

• 7:28 AM – Petty Theft (Gravenstein Hwy N)
  Suspect stole wheelchair from storage area and fled toward parking lot. Officers unable to locate suspect.

• 7:58 AM – Suspicious Circumstances (Petaluma Ave)
  Reporting party discovered blood on vehicle and signs of attempted break-in after leaving vehicle overnight.

• 8:43 AM – Suspicious Person (Analy Ave)
  Man asked to leave school campus but remained near tennis courts. Officers responded.

• 11:18 AM – Traffic Hazard (N Main St)
  Pedestrian crossing light reported malfunctioning.

• 11:22 AM – Animal Complaint (Beattie Ln)
  Ongoing complaint regarding dog left in hot vehicle. Officers responded.

• 11:36 AM – Welfare Check (Washington Ave)
  Subject reportedly lying in yard, possibly intoxicated. Subject gone on arrival.

• 1:49 PM – Welfare Check (Pleasant Hill Ave N / Washington Ave)
  Intoxicated male reportedly lying on sidewalk. Officers checked on subject.

• 4:54 PM – Welfare Check (Abbott Ave)
  Four-year-old child reportedly left behind after furniture pickup. Officers responded.

• 5:30 PM – Assist Ambulance (Sebastopol Ave)
  Caller experiencing chest pain and burning sensation. Referred to medical personnel.

• 8:11 PM – Warrant Arrest (Healdsburg Ave / Cleveland Ave)
  Officer-initiated contact resulted in arrest.

• 9:55 PM – Noise Disturbance (Gravenstein Hwy S / Cooper Rd)
  Complaint regarding loud bus engine noise late at night. Subject moved along.

• 10:20 PM – Welfare Check (McFarlane Ave)
  988 call involving possible firearm possession and distraught individual. Referred to mental health services team.

Summary

Total Calls for Service: Approximately 330 calls

Reportable Incidents: Approximately 70 incidents

Incident Categories

• Suspicious Circumstances / Persons: 17

• Welfare Checks: 11

• Disturbances / Noise Complaints: 11

• Animal Complaints: 9

• Thefts (Petty & Grand): 5

• Assist Ambulance / Medical: 7

• Reckless Driving / Road Rage: 3

• Hit & Run / Accidents: 2

• Unwanted Subjects: 4

• Vandalism / Graffiti: 2

• Warrant Arrests: 1

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