City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: April 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 9 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of March 2026. During the same time last year, there were 5 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of March, Officers made 14 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 11 arrests.
During the month of March, 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.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 640 calls for service in March 2026. There were 75 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of March 2026, the Animal Control (ACO) provided the following services:
Total Animals Captured Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to Owner Transported to SPCA Cats 0 2 0 0 0 0
Dogs 4 0 0 0 2 2
Total 4 2 0 0 2 2
AGENDA
ITEM
9 Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 640 calls for service during the month of March 2026, the most significant cases involved 9 Part I crimes. 0 - Homicide, 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 3 - Assault, 1 - Burglary, 3 - Larcenies, and 1 - Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-hour training.
Officer Perez, Corporal Castillo and Officer Fierros, attended an 8-hour Arrest and Control Training Course in San Luis Obispo.
Other
In conjunction with the Monterey County SPCA, the Department hosted a dog and cat Spayed and Neutered Clinic at the Police Department on Saturday, March 21, 2026.