City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 20, 2026
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department 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 November. During the same time last year, there were 15 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of November, Officers made 13 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 19 arrests.
During the month of November, the Department initiated 24 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72- hour parking violation cases. 24 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 5 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of December. During the same time last year, there were 4 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of December, Officers made 14 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 9 arrests.
During the month of December, the Department initiated 22 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72- hour parking violation cases. 14 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation. 8 are still pending corrective action by the upcoming due date.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 Calls for Service
The Department responded to 627 calls for service in November 2025. There were 49 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
The Department responded to 628 calls for service in December 2025. There were 51 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of November 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 0 1 0 0 0 0
Dogs 3 0 0 0 2 1
Total = 3 1 0 0 2 1
During the month of December 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 0 1 0 0 0 0
Dogs 7 0 0 0 1 6
Total = 7 1 0 0 1 6
Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 627 calls for service during the month of November, the most significant cases involved 7 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 4-Assault, 1-Burglary, 1-Larcenies, and 1-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Although the Police Department responded to 628 calls for service during the month of December, the most significant cases involved 5 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 2-Assault, 0-Burglary, 2-Larcenies, and 1-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Officer Pruneda and Officer Fierros attended a 16-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course on November 3 – November 4, 2025, hosted by the Clovis Police Department in Clovis, CA.
Other
On November 24, 2025, the Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event at Amor de Cafe. Officers and staff had the opportunity to meet and converse with community members.
On December 13, 2025, the Department in conjunction with the Monterey County SPCA, hosted a vaccination clinic at the Police Department.