City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 17, 2026
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: January 2026 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 6 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of January 2026. During the same time last year, there were 9 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of January 2026, Officers made 13 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.
During the month of January 2026, the Department initiated 13 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72-hour parking violation cases. 13 violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 547 calls for service in January 2026. There were 50 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of January 2026, 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 1 0 0 0 0
Dogs 3 0 0 0 2 1
Total = 4 1 0 0 2 1
AGENDA
ITEM
11 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 547 calls for service during the month of January 2026, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 5-Assault, 0-Burglary, 1-Larcenies, and 0-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
Corporal Castillo attended an 8-hour Drone Awareness training on January 25, 2026, in San Jose Ca.
Other
On January 10, 2026, the Department in conjunction with the Monterey County SPCA hosted a vaccination clinic at the Police Department.