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Gun Safety and Gun Locks
The other day, a citizen came to the police department and turned in several firearms that they no longer wanted. The gun owner was concerned that he couldn’t properly store the weapons, and no longer wanted to be responsible for them. Everyone should know that Ukiah Police Department (UPD) accepts unwanted... (Read more)
Reading, Writing and Moms
Mother’s day is this Sunday and I can’t think of a more important celebration, even with all that spring brings - baseball, proms, and graduation ceremonies – than recognizing the contributions our moms have made to positively impact our lives. To me, Mother’s Day is one of the most important traditions of... (Read more)
Our School Resource Officer – Vince Morse
Last week at the Ukiah City Council meeting, I was asked about our School Resource Officer (SRO). People wanted to know who’s assigned to this position and what do they do. And, most importantly, is the position impactful to our community? So, I thought I’d reintroduce Officer Vince Morse and his K9 partner,... (Read more)
Measuring What Matters Most
As a Police Chief, my job is to remain impartial. In fact, our Law Enforcement Code of Ethics asks law enforcement officers to pledge, that we “…will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence [our] decisions.” Yet, like everyone else, at times I can... (Read more)
Together, we can make a difference!
When I think about how to solve tough problems, I sometimes look for examples of when people have been successful against really big odds. One example is how Rotary Clubs fought polio. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease that affects children throughout the world. But with a simple vaccine,... (Read more)
Thank You, 911 Dispatchers!
This week is Dispatcher Appreciation Week. Emergency (911) dispatchers are the first people you talk to when you call with a crisis. Even though dispatchers can't see what’s happening, they are the eyes and ears of emergency responders—our guiding angels who ensure that the right responders get to an emergency as... (Read more)
Thanks Sergeant Guzman For Your Service!
Last week, Sergeant Mariano Guzman worked his last shift as a police officer for the City of Ukiah. After 32 years, Sgt. Guzman has decided to retire. I know many of you in the Ukiah community know Sgt. Guzman, and would agree with me when I say that losing him as a Ukiah police officer is a... (Read more)
Ukiah's Crime Rates
A few years ago our department adopted a strategic plan called, “Measuring What Matters Most.” The plan prioritizes our efforts to reduce and solve crimes in our community. Our goal is to make Ukiah as safe as possible. Each month, we measure our department performance in responding to, solving, and preventing... (Read more)
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Arrest of Murder Suspect Jerred Hernandez
Posted on May 6, 2013
Download: fbi_sf_fugitive_wanted_for_murder_and_unlawful_flight_to_avoid_prosecuti.pdf
Download: press_release_may_6th_2013_-_arrest_of_murder_suspect_jerred_hernandez.pdf
On Sunday May 5th, 2013 – murder suspect Jerred Raymond Hernandez was arrested in Ensenada, Mexico and booked into the San Diego County Jail for the April 2nd, 2000 murder of Michael Williamson of Ukiah. This arrest marks the end of a twelve year and eight month investigation into the murder of Michael Williamson... (Read more)
Vehicle Pursuit - Recklessly Evading a Police Officer
Posted on May 5, 2013
Download: press_release_may_5th_2013_-_vehicle_pursuit_recklessly_evading_a_police_officer.pdf
On Sunday May 5th, 2013 at about 9:26 pm, the Ukiah Police Department was called by residents in the area of N. Spring Street. The residents reported seeing a man, wearing a jogging suit, walking up and down the street with a pistol in his hand and pointing the pistol down the street towards Pomolita School, shouting... (Read more)
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
Posted on May 3, 2013
Download: press_release_may_4th_2013_-_contribute_to_the_delinquency_of_minors.pdf
On Friday May 3rd, 2013 at about 11:46 pm, the Ukiah Police Department responded to 418 Clara Street for a report of a loud party involving minors. Upon arrival, the Ukiah Police Officers saw at least sixteen subjects around a table in the backyard of the residence. It appeared the subjects were playing “beer... (Read more)
Armed Robbery May 2nd, 2013
Download: press_release_may_2nd_2013_armed_robbery.pdf
On May 2nd, 2013, the Ukiah Police Department responded to the Super 8 motel at 693 S. Orchard for a reported armed robbery with a firearm that had just occurred. Upon the arrival of Ukiah Police Officer’s, UPD learned from the victim that he had gone to the Super 8 Motel to meet with a female from the Sacramento... (Read more)
APRIL 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE Suspect: #1- James Ryan Anson, age 24 of Ukiah, Suspect #2- Chalese Marie McChesney, age 29 of Ukiah Crimes: Suspect #1 – Burglary, Possession of stolen Property and Violation of Probation, Suspect #2 – Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy The Ukiah Police Detectives assisted by... (Read more)
April 1, 2013
Posted on April 1, 2013
On 3/22/2013, a female adult from the Santa Rosa area, received information from an ID theft protection service, that credit inquires had been made using her identification information. The inquiries were made for the purpose of establishing accounts with Macy’s, TJ Maxx, and Sears. The victim became concerned... (Read more)
Press Release March 28, 2013
March 28, 2013 PRESS RELEASE Suspect: Fernando Benitez Mada Sr., Age 52, of Ukiah Crimes: Rape by Force Sodomy Possession of Controlled Substance ... (Read more)
Press Release March 21, 2013
Suspect: Arellano-Sanchez, Jose Alfredo, Age 19 of Willits Crimes: Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a child under 14, ongoing Sexual Abuse of a child The Ukiah Police Detectives have spent over 80 investigator hours in the last two weeks investigating an allegation of ongoing... (Read more)
Press Release 3/19/13
On March 18that about 6:50 PM the Ukiah Police Department received a call from the Ukiah Valley Medical Center, for a 39 year old male Emergency Room patient who had forcefully pulled the I.V. from himself and fled the facility. The subject had been detained earlier in the day by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s... (Read more)
Press Release March 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE Suspect: Winkle, Thomas Joseph, Age 52 of Ukiah. Crimes: Severe Neglect and Abuse of a Dependent Adult, Felony Crime, Bail $100,000. On 3/18/13 the 32 year old Ukiah Woman in this dependent adult neglect case passed away from what Ukiah Police Detectives... (Read more)
Press Release March 12, 2013
PRESS RELEASE Suspect: Winkle, Thomas Joseph, Age 52 of Ukiah. Crimes: Severe Neglect and Abuse of a Dependent Adult, Felony Crime, Bail $100,000. On 03/11/13, the Ukiah Police Department began an investigation into the current severe medical condition of a 32 year old Ukiah woman who has a number of long term... (Read more)
Press Release 3/11/13
Press Release TO: Press RE: Ukiah Police Department Case Number #13-0616 3/11/2013 On March 11, 2013 at approximately 7:00 PM, Ukiah Police Officers were dispatched to 950 Waugh Lane for an interrupted burglary to a business. The suspect, a transient, later identified as 54 year old Alfred Dominiak, was... (Read more)
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