City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 20, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Mark Hartunian, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: May 2022 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 25 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of May 2022. During the same time last year, there were 14 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of May 2022, Officers made 15 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 9 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 582 calls for service in May 2022. There were 85 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of May 2022, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:
Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 1 2 0 0 0 0
Dogs 0 0 0 0 3 2
Total = 1 2 0 0 3 2
Significant Cases
AGENDA
ITEM
9 Although the Police Department responded to 582 calls for service during the month of May 2022, the most significant cases involved 25 Part I crimes. 0 - Rape, 0 -Robbery, 9 -Assault, 2 -Burglary, 13 - Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Animal Control Officer Zepeda completed specialized training on May 23 – May 27, 2022 in San Jose.
I attended the Monterey County Chief’s Training Seminar on May 22 – May 25, 2022, in Paso Robles.
Other
Corporal Cordoba and Captain Mendoza, in collaboration with the Monterey County Health Department, provided a Pedestrian Safety Presentation at the Crayon Creek Townhomes on May 5, 2022.
The Police Department held Officer Candidate interviews on May 18th at the Police Department.
Corporal Cordoba participated in the “Walking School Bus” from Central Park to La Gloria School on May 17, 2022.
On May 20, 2022, Corporal Castillo and Officer Perez provided a Safety Presentation for the Gonzales Pre-School students.
The Gonzales Police Department, in collaboration with the Monterey County Health Department, hosted a four-day Helmet Fitting, Inspection, and Distribution event in front of the Police Department on May 23, 2022 – May 26, 2022. Approximately 100 Gonzales children received helmets.