City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 20, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: September 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 8 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of September. During the same time last year, there were 5 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of September, Officers made 13 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 12 arrests.
During the month of September, the Department initiated 32 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72- hour parking violation cases. 17 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 751 calls for service in September 2025. There were 68 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of September 2025, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:
Animal Control Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to Owner Transported to SPCA Cats 3 6 0 0 1 2
Dogs 8 2 0 0 2 6
Total = 11 8 0 0 3 8
AGENDA
ITEM
9 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 751 calls for service during the month of September, the most significant cases involved 8 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 5-Assault, 0-Burglary, 2-Larcenies, and 1-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.