City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 19, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: August 2022 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 8 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of August 2022. During the same time last year, there were 11 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of August 2022, Officers made 13 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 16 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 790 calls for service in August 2022. There were 73 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of August 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 3 1 0 0 0
Dogs 1 0 0 1 1 1
Total = 1 3 1 1 1 1
AGENDA
ITEM
12 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 790 calls for service during the month of August 2022, the most significant cases involved 8 Part I crimes. 0 - Rape, 1 -Robbery, 0 -Assault, 1 -Burglary, 4 -Larcenies, and 2 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Other
The Gonzales Police Department participated in the National Night Out event August 2, 2022, which was held in front of the Police Department. With the generosity from the Salvation Army, Gonzales Youth Council, Police Explorers as well as many other community partners, food and prizes were provided to several hundred attendees.
On August 16, 2022, Police Department Officers along with Monterey County Health Staff participated on a joint Walking School Bus. Students met at the parking lot of 851 Fifth Street and walked together to school with Officers and MCHD Staff. Along the walk students were provided with pedestrian safety tips.
Officers provided extra patrol during the Car show at Centennial Park on August 21, 2022.
On August 28, 2022, Gonzales PD officers participated in the Blue Zone event at Central Park where they distributed safety information.