Santa Rosa Police

[Español abajo]The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert for today, Friday, July 9, 4-9 p.m. Please reduce energy use to help relieve stress on the power grid during this period of extreme heat. http://ow.ly/8f3I50FsaSH ------ El Operador del Sistema Independiente de California (ISO por sus siglas en inglés) ha emitido una Alerta Flex en todo el estado para hoy, viernes 9 de julio, de 4 a 9 p.m. Por favor, reduzca el uso de energía para ayudar a aliviar la tensión en la red eléctrica durante este período de calor extremo. http://ow.ly/8f3I50FsaSH

Today, we celebrated the life of Detective Marylou Armer with a memorial service. Because of COVID, a ceremony honoring the Detective had to wait until now. SRPD, her family, and local law enforcement gathered to share memories and stories about her. Today was a valuable opportunity to grieve and a step closer to healing. She may be gone, but Detective Marylou Armer’s legacy lives on through the long-lasting impact that she made in our community.

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the Santa Rosa Police Department, local law enforcement agencies and family will celebrate the life of Detective Marylou Armer. On March 31, 2020, Detective Armer died in the line of duty, from complications associated with COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, no law enforcement funeral occurred. This Thursday, a memorial service is being held to honor the life and service of Detective Armer. The ceremony is closed to the general public, but there wil...l be a procession that the community can view. Procession: A law enforcement procession will happen before Detective Armer's memorial. Any community members who want to view the procession are encouraged to line Mendocino Avenue, north from Steele Lane. The procession will start at 8:30AM and travel northbound, on Mendocino Avenue, to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Ceremony: The memorial ceremony will be held at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, starting at 10:00AM. The ceremony is closed to the public and will not be live streamed. Photographs from the ceremony and procession will be shared at a later date. We understand there is a lot of interest in the ceremony, but to respect the privacy of Detective Armer’s family, we are limiting the memorial to law enforcement and her family.

Holidays are busy and this year's Fourth of July was no different. To address community concerns about the use of fireworks, the SRPD partnered with the City of Santa Rosa Fire Department to conduct additional patrols and enforcement. The goal was to educate the community about illegal fireworks and enforce local and state laws, if safety allowed. With limited resources, we still dedicated 4 City employees, two officers and two fire inspectors to handle the firework complain...ts. We also up-staffed our traffic unit due to an anticipated increase in DUI's. Over a 36-hour period between 7/3 and 7/5, the SRPD Communication Center received 2,051 calls, many about fireworks. Of these calls, 566 fireworks compaints were created for potential police response. SRPD averages 300-350 service calls per day, not related to fireworks. On the Fourth of July, SRPD created more than 400 calls related to fireworks complaints between 6:00PM and 2:30AM. There were an additional 300 calls for police assistance for calls ranging from domestic violence, assaults, DUI, and other traditional police calls. Just after midnight, SRPD officers, detectives and field & evidence technicians responded a gang shooting that killed one resident and injured three more. As a local law enforcement agency, we strive to meet the community's expectations and handle calls for service. But all calls are prioritized and domestic violence, gang shootings, and assaults are given a higher priority. We partnered with the community and asked people not to use fireworks, but not everyone took the warnings seriously. We understand and share the community's frustration about people using fireworks, but we had to direct our resources to high number patrol calls we received. While this explanation isn't easy to read, we want the community to know we continue to support them and provide high quality police services. We will continue to partner with the community, stakeholders and local organizations about how the issue of fireworks can be improved upon in coming years. As we start a new week, please do NOT use any remaining fireworks. We are experiences a serious drought and they will cause fires. Thank you.

On July 5, 2021, at 12:06 a.m., Santa Rosa Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of Beachwood Drive regarding a shooting that just occurred. Santa Rosa Police Officers arrived on the scene and found multiple shooting victims. One victim died on scene from gunshot wound(s). Three other victims were also shot and transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Detectives from the SRPD Violent Crimes Investigation Team as well as Field & Evidence Techn...icians responded to the scene and are continuing to investigation this incident. The investigation is still in its early stages, and we are following up on every investigative lead. Investigation Thus Far: Dozens of people were participating in a large/illegal firework show in the 1500 block of Beachwood Drive. A silver Honda Accord, with an unknown amount of people inside, drove into the neighborhood. Witnesses believed they heard gang challenges come from vehicle occupants, but we are investigating what exactly was shouted from the Honda. An occupant or occupants from the Honda started shooting from the vehicle and initially struck three victims (one adult male and two juveniles). As the vehicle tried to flee the area, a second exchange of gunfire occurred. A person or people from the crowd engage in gunfire with occupants of the Honda. During this exchange, an adult female was struck by at least one bullet. The Honda crashed into a parked car and the suspects fled the scene on foot. Officers searched for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. Currently, we do not have additional suspect information to provide. Victims: 35-year-old man from Santa Rosa, deceased. We are not currently releasing his name but will provide it after next of kin has been notified. 29-year-old female from Santa Rosa. Critical condition and being treated at a local hospital 17-year-old juvenile female from Santa Rosa. Critical condition and being treated at a local hospital 16-year-old juvenile male from Santa Rosa. Non-life-threatening gunshot injury. He is being treated at a local hospital The investigation is on-going and the Santa Rosa Police Department encourages anyone who has information that would assist with the investigation to contact SRPD through our online Tip Line: www.SRCity.org/CrimeTips. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Rewards Fund. The reward is for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in this shooting & murder. Press Release: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8818874/

[Español abajo] Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Enjoy the holiday with friends and family but forget the fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in Santa Rosa. Read for more info: srcity.org/FireworksBan - - - ¡Que tenga un feliz y seguro 4 de julio! Disfrute de las vacaciones con amigos y familiares, pero olvídese de los fuegos pirotécnicos. Los fuegos pirotécnicos son ilegales en Santa Rosa. Lea para obtener más información: srcity.org/FireworksBan

Work Week Wrap-Up Another busy week in Santa Rosa. Check out some of the cases we investigated, arrests we made and data we have collected. Have a safe weekend and Happy Fourth of July. Officer/Technician Handled Calls: Calls 1,787... Officer Initiated 402 Total Events 2189 Calls to Dispatch: 4,130 Arrests/Cites Adult 52/13 DUI Arrests 4 Cites means they were given a Promise to Appear in court. Often for shoplifting or non-violent misdemeanors SRPD is Hiring: Communication Dispatcher Trainee (on-going) Police Officer Trainee (closes 7/5) Apply online at: www.SRCity.org/JoinSRPD Juilliard Park Arrest: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8809974/ Homicide Arrest: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8809990/ Tip of the week: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Rosa and the surrounding unincorporated areas. We have been experiencing extreme heat, low humidity and record drought conditions. Please do not use fireworks and help protect our community from the threat of wildfire.

64 MPH in a 35 MPH zone . Nearly double the speed limit on W College Avenue!!!! Please slow down, stop at red traffic signals and stop signs. Please drive safely.

Please read this important message from Chief Navarro and Chief Westrope... - - - Lea este importante mensaje del Jefe Navarro y el Jefe Westrope...

ARREST: Felon Arrested in Local Park for Possession of a Concealed Firearm On Tuesday June 29th at 6:23pm, a Santa Rosa Police Officer was conducting extra patrol at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa. Julliard Park has had continuing problems with narcotic dealing, prostitution, and other related crimes. While patrolling, the officer identified a possible wanted suspect, identified as Rico Lemay. The Officer was familiar with Lemay from previous contacts. Lemay was on Active Post R...elease Community Supervision (PRCS) and had a Felony warrant for his arrest. The Santa Police Officer attempted to detain Lemay and place him under arrest for the warrant. Lemay immediately ran away from the officer, who then gave chase. The officer caught up to Lemay and was able to safely take him into custody. Neither Lemay nor the Officer were injured. During a search of Lemay’s person incident to his arrest, the Officer located at tan-colored handgun in Lemay’s front pocket. The handgun was a polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun, with no serial number. The type of gun is commonly referred to as a Ghost Gun because it’s lack of serial number. The officer located a small baggie of suspected fentanyl as well that was being carried by Lemay. Rico Jerome Andrew Lemay is a 29-year-old Santa Rosa resident. He was arrested for the following charges: Possession of a controlled substance 11350(A) H&S Carrying a concealed firearm 25400(A)(2) PC Felon in Possession of a Firearm 29800(A) PC Obstruction/Resisting arrest 148(A)(1) PC Felony Warrant The Santa Rosa Police Department is committed to proactive patrolling efforts to keep our neighborhoods safe, especially our community parks. Media Release: https://local.nixle.com/alert/8809974/

ARREST: Homicide Suspects Arrested in Shooting Death of Santa Rosa Victim On June 29, 2021 at 2:54PM, Santa Rosa Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Pine Street, Santa Rosa. SRPD Officers and SRFD firefighters responded to a check the welfare and a possible kitchen fire. A witness/acquaintance of the resident said they had not seen the resident recently. At the residence, the witnessed noticed smoke and possibly a fire coming fro...Continue reading

Fireworks are illegal in Santa Rosa and the surrounding unincorporated areas. We have been experiencing extreme heat, low humidity and record drought conditions. Please do not use fireworks and help protect our community from the threat of wildfire.

UPDATE 3PM: The amazing crew from TPW as already fixed the traffic signals. They are currently working, but please remember, STOP on red. Drive safely and thanks TPW. -- Original Message... We have received a lot of calls about the traffic signals at 4th Street & Farmers Lane. A crew from Santa Rosa Transportation & Public Works (TPW) are on it. The lights are flashing red, so treat the intersection/lights like stop signs. The traffic signals are expected to be fixed by the end of the day.

***UPDATE on 2/15/2021 at 11:30PM - ARREST MADE*** The investigation into the shooting at a bus stop on Range Avenue continued throughout the day and into the evening. Through a thorough investigation and with citizen tips, SRPD detectives tracked the suspect, Kirk Williams (a 44-year-old, Santa Rosa resident) to a residence in the 700 block of Beaver St. SRPD officers set up a perimeter around the residence while waiting for SRPD Hostage Negotiators and SWAT Operators to ar...Continue reading

ARREST OF SUSPECT WHO SHOT AT A RESIDENCE On Monday, February 15, 2021 at 3:13AM, SRPD officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Squire Lane, regarding a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the victim, who had visible lacerations on his face. The victim explained a subject shot at his residence approximately 10 minutes earlier. The victim and the suspect were acquaintances, but weren’t known to have a problem with one another. The victim wasn’t... sure how many times the suspect shot at his residence. When the shooting occurred, the victim was in the bathroom. A round (bullet) hit the bathroom mirror, shattering it, and causing glass shards to hit the victim’s face. The victim was not struck by a bullet. The victim contacted SRPD to report the incident. A 9mm casing was found on scene. The case is still under investigations. Detectives are still trying to determine if the suspect was targeting the injured victim or other acquaintances that were previously at the residence. Numerous officers canvassed the area, looking for the suspect. A short time later, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputies located a vehicle in the 5300 block of Old Redwood Highway that matched the suspect vehicle (a dark grey Dodge Charger). Deputies detained the driver. When SRPD officers arrived on scene, they confirmed the detained driver was the believe suspect of the shooting. Officers conducted a probation search at the suspect’s residence and located hundreds of Xanax pills, cocaine, 9mm ammunition and a gun magazine. No firearm was located. Based on witness statements and evidence located, the suspect was arrested. Suspect: Hector Juan Carlos Barragan, 21-year-old male and Windsor resident Barragan was arrested for the following charges: 11375(b)(1) HS Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sales 245(a)(1) PC Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon 30305(a)(1) PC Felony Felon in Possession of Ammunition 11350(a) HS Misdemeanor Possession of a Narcotic 594(A)(2)(a) PC Misdemeanor Vandalism 1203.2 PC Violation of Probation Barragan was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on the above charges. This investigation is still on-going. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has important information is encouraged to provide the information through the SRPD online tip system at www.SRCity.org/CrimeTips. https://local.nixle.com/alert/8541758/

FOUND: This bike was turned in to SRPD. If you recognize it as yours or someone you may know please contact Property/Evidence @ 707-543-3618. Proof of purchase or ownership required.

Assistance Needed to Located Missing Adult Terra Trunick (28 years old) was reported missing on 1/31/2021. She was last seen in the 2700 block of Santa Rosa Av on 1/11/2021. Terra has not communicated with friends of family since the 11th. If you have seen Terra, or know where she is, please contact SRPD at 707-528-5222... Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[Español abajo] State public health officials have extended the Stay-Home Order indefinitely for the 11-county Bay Area region, including Sonoma County. The restrictions will remain in place until the state’s four-week projections of the Bay Area’s total available ICU bed capacity is greater than or equal to 15 percent. --- Los oficiales estatales de salud pública han extendido la Orden de Permanecer en Casa indefinidamente para la región de 11 condados del Área de la Bahía, incluido el Condado de Sonoma. Las restricciones permanecerán vigentes hasta que las proyecciones estatales de cuatro semanas de la capacidad total de camas disponibles en la UCI del Área de la Bahía sean mayor o igual al 15 por ciento.

Is this your bike? An astute citizen witnessed what she believed to be a theft of a bicycle from the back of a parked truck. She was able to call SRPD Dispatch and give an accurate description of the bike and person riding it, as well as a direction of travel. The bike was recovered by one of our officers and is now secured at the police department waiting for a ride home (pun intended). If it belongs to you, please leave a message for Officer Matt Rooney at 707-543-8504 or [email protected] to answer just a few short questions and arrange the return of the bike. Refer to case number 21-286.

SRPD INVESTIGATING A MURDER/SUICIDE: Case 20-14198 On December 15th, 2020, at 6:16 p.m., officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department responded to a residence on Whitewood Drive for a report of a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The reporting party believed the suspect, who also lived on the property, shot the victim during an argument. Upon arrival, officers were met in the driveway of the residence by two children who told them the victim was to the rear of ...the residence. Officers searched and located the victim laying in the backyard near a shed with a single gunshot wound. It was unclear if the suspect was still on the property or fled the scene. Patrol officers rescued the victim and moved her to the front of the residence for transport by ambulance. The victim succumbed to her wounds and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department’s SWAT and Hostage Negotiations Teams were called to the scene, along with SRPD Drone pilots to conduct a search of the property and contact the suspect. With assistance from the Petaluma Police Department’s SWAT team, Rohnert Park DPS’K-9 team and the Sonoma County Sheriff Department’s, Henry-1, the suspect was located deceased on the property. The suspect, a 31-year-old white male, died from an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound to the head. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Investigations Team along with our Field and Evidence Technician’s responded to continue with the investigation. The investigation is in its initial stages, and we will provide updated information as we learn more about this incident. We encourage anyone with additional information regarding this incident to call our Violent Crimes Investigations Team at (707)543-3590. The victim and suspect’s name are being withheld at this time due to the continuing investigation and pending notification of family members. For media inquiries, please contact Santa Rosa Police Lieutenant Jeneane Kucker at [email protected] or VCI Sergeant Kyle Philp at [email protected].

[Español abajo] Great news! The deadline to complete and submit your application for the Chief’s Community Ambassador Team (C-CAT) has been extended to next week, Tuesday, December 22. Applications are available online at srcity.org/CCAT - - - ¡Buenas Noticias! La fecha límite para completar y enviar su solicitud para el Equipo de Embajadores de la Comunidad del Jefe (C-CAT, por sus siglas en inglés) se ha extendido hasta la próxima semana, el martes 22 de diciembre. Las solicitudes están disponibles en línea en srcity.org/CCAT

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This event falls on January 9th every year and was created in 2015 to honor and show appreciation for law enforcement officers. Thank you to our officers, and fellow officers all over the country, for your service and sacrifice. Please take a moment to thank an officer today if you have the chance!

Don’t miss this video featuring Santa Rosa youth explaining how we all have a role to play to help kids get back on to school campuses

SRPD is now accepting applications for Police Officer Trainee. This application process is to hire individuals for the July 2021 police academy, who will be later promoted to Police Officer (at completion of academy). The application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021. Click the link below for information about the position AND to apply. bit.ly/PoliceOfficerTrainee2021

On Veteran's Day, we honor those who served our country & the SRPD veterans that continue to serve our community.

Today is Law Enforcement Records & Support Personnel Day. SRPD Police Technicians are an essential part of police operations and we could not serve the community without them. Thank you to our SRPD Police Technicians for all your great work!

No se pierda este video que los jóvenes de Santa Rosa presentan explicando cómo todos tenemos un papel que desempeñar para ayudar a los niños a regresar a los campus escolares...

Vea estos gráficos útiles que le ayudarán a comprender mejor la última Orden Regional de Permanecer en Casa.

Check out these useful graphics to help you better understand the latest Regional Stay Home Order.

Respect. Protect. Play Safe. A reminder as we head into the weekend ... Team Games & Spectators on Sports Fields Prohibited Per Current Health Order.

**UPDATE** HIGHWAY 12 IS NOW OPEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS The repairs from this morning's collision are now complete. Thank you for your patience! ********************************************************************************************... Update #1 ROAD CLOSURE BOTH DIRECTIONS OF HWY 12 AT ELAINE DR STILL CLOSED AS OF 2:00 PM. EXPECTED TO BE CLOSED UNTIL 6:00 PM. The damage to the power lines and additional power poles was more extensive than originally thought. PG&E has been working nonstop since the collision this morning to complete the repairs. The roads are expected to reopen at approximately 6:00 PM tonight. ******************************************************************************************** Original post: **TRAFFIC CLOSURE HWY 12 / ELAINE DR** At approximately 6:00 am, a truck collided into a power pole in the area of Highway 12 and Elaine Drive. Power has been lost in the area. PG&E is currently working on replacing the power pole. The repairs are expected to take approximately 4 to 5 hours. At this time, both directions on Hwy 12 in the area are closed pending removal of the vehicle and stabilization of multiple power poles. Please use alternative routes. Refer to the Santa Rosa Police Department Facebook and Twitter pages for updates. The roads are slick this morning, so please remember to slow down and drive safe!

Its SRPD Records Annual Cookie Day!!! Every year, our Records Unit celebrates Cookie Day during the holiday season... Probably one of our favorite days of the year. As a precaution, each employee who made cookies individually wrapped each . Slide through the photos and check out the amazing designs. We have some very talented bakers ! THANK YOU RECORDS!!! #cookieday #SantaRosa #srpdfamily

Do you know what the speed limit is on Highway 12 at Stony Point Rd? We'll give you a hint, It's not 101mph! This driver thought it would be ok to drive reckless over 100mph. He didn't realize an SRPD motor officer just happened to be working radar at that location! Busted!