City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 17, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: October 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 7 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of October. During the same time last year, there were 9 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of October, Officers made 4 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 17 arrests.
During the month of October, the Department initiated 53 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72- hour parking violation cases. 47 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation. 6 are still pending corrective action by the upcoming due date.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 734 calls for service in October 2025. There were 48 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of October 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 1 2 0 0 0 1
Dogs 5 0 0 0 2 3
Total = 6 2 0 0 2 4
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 734 calls for service during the month of October, the most significant cases involved 7 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 4-Assault, 0-Burglary, 2-Larcenies, and 1-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Sworn Staff completed the department’s bi-annual Range training.
Sergeant Melgoza along with Officer Perez attended the 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) on October 13, 2025 – October 17, 2025 at the Salinas Police Department in Salinas, Ca.