City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 15, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: August 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 13 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of August 2025. During the same time last year, there were 13 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of August 2025, Officers made 23 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 22 arrests.
During the month of August 2025, the Department initiated 8 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72-hour parking violation cases. Eight violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 683 calls for service in August 2025. There were 72 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of August 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 2 3 0 0 0 1
Dogs 8 0 0 0 4 4
Total = 10 3 0 0 5 5
AGENDA
ITEM
13 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 683 calls for service during the month of August 2025, the most significant cases involved 13 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 1-Robbery, 6-Assault, 3-Burglary, 0-Larcenies, and 3-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Community Service Officer (CSO) Abraham Casillas attended a 40-hour CSO training course August 11, 2025 – August 15, 2025 in Lompoc, Ca.
Other
The Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out event on August 5, 2025 in the 100 block of Fourth Street. This event is an effort to strengthen the Police/Community partnership, build connections within the community and share awareness information with neighbors.
On August 18, 2025, the Police Department, in partnership with the Monterey County Health Department’s pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Division, conducted a visit to La Gloria Elementary School to deliver important safety information to students, parents, and faculty during the designated drop-off and pick-up periods. This initiative is designed to enhance the safety of children in our community during school drop-offs.