City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: April 15, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: March 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 7 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of March 2024. During the same time last year, there were 8 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of March 2024, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 13 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 575 calls for service in March 2024. There were 68 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of March 2024, 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 2 0 0 0 0
Dogs 1 0 0 1 0 1
Total = 1 2 0 1 0 1
AGENDA
ITEM
12 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 575 calls for service during the month of March 2024, the most significant cases involved 7 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 1 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 4 - Assault, 0 - Burglary, 1 - Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Officer Joshua Macias attended an 80-hour ICI (Institute Criminal Investigation) Cour Course at the Monterey Peninsula College March 4, 2024 – March 15, 2024.
Other
On March 12, 2024, I along with other South County Police Chiefs, had a meeting with Senator Ana Caballero regarding South County needs assessment.
On March 16, 2024, Department staff in Conjunction with Monterey County SPCA, hosted a Dog Licensing and Vaccination Clinic at the Police Department. The SPCA administered over 100 vaccinations.