City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 15, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: July 2022 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 12 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of July 2022. During the same time last year, there were 15 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of July 2022, Officers made 15 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 16 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 645 calls for service in July 2022. There were 80 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of July 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 1 0 2
Total = 2 0 0 1 0 2
Significant Cases
AGENDA
ITEM
12 Although the Police Department responded to 645 calls for service during the month of July 2022, the most significant cases involved 12 Part I crimes. 0 - Rape, 1 -Robbery, 4 -Assault, 1 -Burglary, 4 - Larcenies, and 2 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Other
On July 4th Officers were a part of the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration at the Central Park.
The La Gloria Second grade class received a tour of the Police Department on July 7, 2022.
On July 13, I attended a TAMC Walking School Bus meeting.
On July 18, Officer Taylor Rivas was sworn in by me at the Police Department.
On July 19, I met with the Gonzales Youth Council as a part of the Immersions with City Leaders.
Throughout the month of July, Department staff worked on the planning of National Night Out.