City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 21, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: November and December 2024 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 15 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of November 2024. During the same time last year, there were 5 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of November 2024, Officers made 19 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 15 arrests.
During the Month of November 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.
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 4 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of December 2024. During the same time last year, there were 10 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of December 2024, Officers made 9 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 9 arrests.
During the Month of December 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.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 Calls for Service
The Department responded to 617 calls for service in November 2024. There were 68 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
The Department responded to 636 calls for service in December 2024. There were 53 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of November 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 1 2 0 0 1 0
Dogs 7 0 0 1 3 4
Total = 8 2 0 1 3 4
During the month of December 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 1 0 0 0 0
Dogs 8 0 0 1 4 4
Total = 8 1 0 1 4 4
Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 617 calls for service during the month of November 2024, the most significant cases involved 15 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 9 -Assault, 2 -Burglary, 2 -Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Although the Police Department responded to 636 calls for service during the month of December 2024, the most significant cases involved 4 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 1 -Assault, 2 -Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Corporal Cordoba attended a 24-hour Field Training Officer Update course on November 18 – November 20, 2024. This course satisfies the 3-year update requirement as mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Records Supervisor Andrea Casillas attended the California Law Enforcement Association of Records Supervisor 2024 Annual Training & Technology Seminar November 4, 2025 – November 8, 2024 in North Hollywood California.
On November 13, 2024, School Resource Officer Perez attended a Gonzales School District Safety Training in King City California.
Corporal Casillo attended a 24-hour Filed Training Officer Update course on December 9 – December 11, 2024. This course satisfies the 3-year update requirement as mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Other
On November 1, 2024, School Resource Officer Perez attended a Big Five Safety meeting at the Gonzales High School.
On November 6, 2024, I, along with other department staff attended the City of Gonzales Hometown Heroes Ceremony honoring the service of all Veterans that served in the armed forces. The Gonzales Police Department honored Military Veterans, Sergeant Santiago Melgoza for his service in the United States Army Reserve, Corporal Cesar Castillo for his service in the United States Marine Corps, Corporal Nathan Cordoba for his service in the United States Army National Guard and Officer Taylor Rivas for his service in the United States Army Reserve.
The Police Department in partnership with the Monterey County SPCA, hosted a Low-Cost Dog Vaccination Clinic on November 13, 2024, at the Gonzales Police Department.
On December 7, 2024, Officers participated in the annual Holiday Lights Event hosted by the City of Gonzales.