City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: July 22, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: June 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 3 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of June 2024. During the same time last year, there were 6 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of June 2024, Officers made 11 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 18 arrests.
During the Month of June 2024, the department initiated 5 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases.
The 5 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 610 calls for service in June 2024. There were 49 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of June 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 4 0 1 3 3 1
Total = 4 2 1 3 3 1
AGENDA
ITEM
13 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 610 calls for service during the month of June 2024, the most significant cases involved 3 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 3 - Assault, 0 - Burglary, 0 - Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Officer Rivera attended an Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE) course June 26- 27, 2024 hosted at the San Luis Obispo Highway Patrol Department. ARIDE is a course aiming to provide officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment.
Other
The Department in conjunction with the Monterey County SPCA, hosted a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Gonzales for Cats and Dogs. The clinic was held at the Police Department on June 15, 2024.