City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: March 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 5 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of March 2025. During the same time last year, there were 7 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of March 2025, Officers made 11 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.
During the month of March 2025, the Department initiated 3 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. All violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 611 calls for service in March 2025. There were 63 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of March 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 1 1 0 0 1 0
Dogs 12 0 0 1 9 3
Total = 13 1 0 1 10 3
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 611 calls for service during the month of March 2025, the most significant cases involved 5 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 4 -Assault, 0 -Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
The Department Records staff attended a 16-hour California Public Records Act course at the Watsonville Police Department. This course is designed to teach statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records.
Other
On March 15, 2025, the Department participated in the Hartnell Community College Job Fair. Sergeant Bowen provided recruitment materials for Police Officers.
On March 20, 2025, Officers assisted the Gonzales High School by providing escort during the Boys Soccer Division IV Central Coast Section 2024 – 2025 first place parade.