City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 17, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: May 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 1 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of May 2024. During the same time last year, there were 12 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of May 2024, Officers made 12 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 18 arrests.
During the Month of May 2024, the department initiated 10 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases.
The 10 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 767 calls for service in May 2024. There were 46 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of May 2024, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 1 0 0 2 0 1
Total = 1 0 0 2 0 1
Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 767 calls for service during the month of May 2024, the most significant cases involved 1 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 0 - Assault, 1 - Burglary, 0 - Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Other
On May 10, 2024, I attended the South County Chiefs and Commanders meeting to discuss partnership and support.
On May 18- May 22, 2024, I attended the annual California Police Chief’s Conference.
Officer Perez was a part of Career Day at La Gloria Elementary School on May 24, 2024.