Sonoma Cops: Drunk, disorderly and bleeding

An alcohol-fueled discussion turned into an altercation which in turn led to a trip to the hospital for the suspect who sought medical attention to treat a large gash on his arm.

At around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, Sonoma police were dispatched to a residence in the 19000 block of Junipero Serra for a reported disturbance. They found an intoxicated male bleeding from a significant injury to his forearm. The 30-year-old Springs resident apparently broke a window during a boisterous disagreement with some friends. When the police showed up, the suspect tried to flee but, because of his state of inebriation, was unsuccessful in making his escape.

Officers had to put a tourniquet on the man’s arm to staunch the bleeding until medics arrived. Because of the severity of the wound, medics transported the man to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

The occupants of the residence declined to press charges of vandalism for the broken window, but police cited the man on charges of misdemeanor resisting or fleeing and misdemeanor public intoxication.

In other incidents reported recently to Valley law enforcement:

Tuesday, Dec. 8:

3:10 p.m. – A dispute between two neighbors in the 800 block of Fourth Street East led to a citizens arrest for battery. The neighbors, who evidently don’t get along, were having a verbal dispute when the suspect reportedly sprayed water over the fence on his neighbor. The victim called police and swore out a citizen’s arrest on her 61-year-old neighbor for misdemeanor battery.

Wednesday, Dec. 9:

9:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a vandalism incident at a winery on Wine Country Court. On Dec. 7, between 1:30 and 3:30 pm, an unknown person broke the rear window of a car that had been parked at the winery. No items were taken. The cost to replace the window was estimated to be $400.

Thursday, Dec. 10:

8:37 p.m. – Sonoma police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 800 block of Second Street West. The couple was having an argument that turned physical when the female suspect reportedly hit the male victim multiple times in his face causing visible injuries. By the time police arrived, the 31-year-old woman had fled the scene. Officers tried to locate her, but couldn’t find the woman. They forwarded a report to the District Attorney’s office recommending charges of felony domestic assault with injury.

Friday, Dec. 11:

1:52 a.m. - Deputies responded to an arson on Farm Road where at approximately 1:50 a.m., an unknown person threw a Molotov cocktail into the bed of a parked Ford F-150, lighting it on fire. Evidence was collected at the scene and the Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes unit is investigating the incident.

Saturday, Dec. 12:

12:51 a.m. – Sonoma police stopped a car in the 19000 block of Sonoma Highway after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. Police found the vehicle headed northbound on Highway 12 in the rain with no headlights. The 20-year-old male driver was cited and released for driving under the influence after a preliminary alcohol screening registered a .03. Under the drinking age, any alcohol in one’s system is a DUI. The Sonoma resident was also cited for being an unlicensed driver and minor in possession of alcohol.

Sunday, Dec. 13:

7:27 a.m. – An attempted burglary was reported at a business near the intersection of Mulford Lane and Highway 12. An unknown person threw a rock at a business window. No entry was made but the estimate to repair the broken window was $1,000.

Tuesday, Dec. 15:

3:07 p.m. – A Sonoma resident reported an identity theft when someone used their Social Security number to open a Verizon account in the victim’s name. The scammer ran up $225 in charges on the fraudulent account.

Wednesday, Dec. 16:

10:15 a.m. – Sometime overnight, an unknown couple unloaded a rental truck filled with junk and garbage in front of the Bon Marche Thrift Store, in the 19400 block of Riverside Drive. In addition to dumping their garbage, the couple reportedly took the store’s working tables, shelving and the front door carpet. The incident was recorded by the store’s video system.

Sunday, Dec. 20:

1:27 a.m. – Police were sent to a residence in the 300 block of Arroyo Way for a suspicious person. A resident reported that someone was knocking at their door. When police arrived, they found a 26-year-old Santa Rosa woman who was intoxicated. The officers decided she was unable to care for herself and arrested her on misdemeanor charges of public intoxication and a probation violation and transported her to jail.