City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 21, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: September 2024 Police Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 6 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of September 2024. During the same time last year, there were 8 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of September 2024, Officers made 12 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 12 arrests.
During the Month of September 2024, the department initiated 5 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. All 5 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 635 calls for service in September 2024. There were 62 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of September 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 2 4 1 0 0 0
Dogs 0 0 0 1 6 2
Total = 2 4 1 1 6 2
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 635 calls for service during the month of September 2024, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 1 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 3 - Assault, 1 - Burglary, 1 - Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
On September 10 – 13th, 2024 Sergeant Melgoza attended a 4-day Law Enforcement Drone Association training covering topics like Tactical Drone Operations, Aerial Search Tactics, Crash / Crime Scene Reconstruction, Drone as First Responder Programs, UAS Program, among other topics. This training was hosted by the Irvine Police Department in Irvine California.
On September 19, 2024, Department staff attended an in house Truancy training presented by the District Attorney’s Office at the Police Department Community Room.