City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 19, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: April 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 4 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of April 2025. During the same time last year, there were 6 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of April 2025, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 12 arrests.
During the month of April 2025, the Department initiated 1 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 556 calls for service in April 2025. There were 35 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of April 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 3 0 0 0 3 0
Total = 3 2 1 0 3 0
AGENDA
ITEM
14 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during the month of April 2025, the most significant cases involved 4 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 – Rape - 0, - Robbery, 4 -Assault, 0 - Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
April 1 - 3, 2025, Officer Pruneda attended a 24-hour course designed to meet the required update for Field Training Officers at the Hanford Educational Center in Hanford, CA.
On April 8th and April 11th, 2025, Officers completed their bi-annual Range certification and training.
Other
On April 5, 2025, the Department was a part of City of Gonzales 3rd annual Car Show.
On April 8, 2025, the Department received the Outstanding Disability Employer Award from Social Vocational Services in collaboration with Employ America, for demonstrating positive outcomes in recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing people with disabilities in the workforce.
On April 17, 2025, Sergeant Melgoza attended a TAMC Safety Taskforce meeting in Greenfield, CA.
On April 23, 2025, the Monterey County Health Department successfully completed the annual Police Department holding cell inspection.
Police Officers and Explorers attended and participated at the Day of the Child event hosted by the City of Gonzales at Central Park on April 27, 2025.
Officer Perez presented on the importance of Alcohol Awareness at Gonzales High School on April 29, 2025.