City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 18, 2024
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: October 2024 Police Department Activity Report Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 9 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of October 2024. During the same time last year, there were 7 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of October 2024, Officers made 17 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 15 arrests.
During the Month of October 2024, the department initiated 1 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. This violation was self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 755 calls for service in October 2024. There were 66 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of October 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 8 7 0 0 0 0
Dogs 0 1 0 0 10 2
Total = 8 8 0 0 10 2
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 755 calls for service during the month of October 2024, the most significant cases involved 9 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 8 - Assault, 1 - Burglary, 0 - Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Department sworn staff Completed the second bi-annual range training.
Other
On October 2, 2024, National Walk to School Day, Officer Perez walked with students attending La Gloria Elementary School from Central Park to La Gloria School.
The Department participated in the City’s 2024 Fall Festival on October 26, 2024.
Officer Perez and ACO Garcia hosted a Trunk or Treat patrol vehicle where they handed out candy to festival attendees.