City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 18, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: January 2025 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 January 2025. During the same time last year, there were 12 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of January 2025, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.
During the month of January 2025, the Department initiated 9 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. Seven violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation. Two violations are pending corrective action.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 650 calls for service in January 2025. There were 54 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of January 2025, 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 1 0 0 0
Dogs 15 1 0 2 10 5
Total = 15 3 1 2 10 5
AGENDA
ITEM
12 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 650 calls for service during the month of January 2025, the most significant cases involved 9 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 5 -Assault, 0 -Burglary, 1 -Larcenies, and 2 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Other
Peace Officer Recruit Ivan Correa successfully completed the six-month intensive Basic Police Academy Course. Officer Correa began his full-time employment with the Gonzales Police Department as Police Officer on Monday, January 27, 2025.