Tag: Martinez Police Department
Homelessness pilot program paying off, moves to new location
MARTINEZ, Calif. – “It’s working,” Vice Mayor Noralea Gipner jubilantly announced to the city council about a pilot program designed to help resolve the seemingly intractable homeless situation in Martinez. She and Martinez Police Community Resource Officer (CRO) Rodney Brinser teamed up to approach it as a health as a safety issue, and Gipner is […]
Suspect apprehended at Home Depot with loaded sawed-off shotgun
On August 29, 2019 at 12:37 pm, Martinez Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a call of a man with a shotgun in the 1000 block of Arnold Dr. A passing motorist saw an unknown adult male subject pointing a short barreled shotgun at an unknown adult female. Arriving officers contacted the female near the parking […]
Martinez Police Blotter for July 1 – 15, 2019
On July 1st at 1:03 am, Sergeant Busciglio contacted a man and woman in the 200 block of Howe Road. The man was arrested for possession of a switchblade knife and a methamphetamine pipe. The woman was arrested for identity theft and possession of prescription medications. Case# 19-1745. At 6:00 am, Corporal Baillie took a […]
Martinez Police blotter for Jun 1-15, 2019
On June 1st at 1:39 am, Officer Montano contacted a 46-year-old man at Pacheco Boulevard and Falling Star Drive. The man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and booked into MDF. Case# 19-1505. At 3:45 am, officers responded to the 1200 block of Pine Street for a report of smoke and a fire alarm sounding […]
Martinez Police blotter for May 16-31, 2019
On May 16th at 6:27 am, officers responded to 1836 Alhambra Ave. (Vintage Market) for a report of a man breaking down the fence leading to the rear of the building. Officers contacted the 24-year-old resident of Antioch and arrested him for felony vandalism. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF). Case # […]
Martinez Police blotter for May 1-15, 2019
On May 1, 2019 at 1:29 pm, Officer Miller responded to a fight at Amtrak. A man was arrested for public intoxication. Case# 19-1235. At 6:40 am, Sergeant Muncher took a vehicle burglary report from a resident in the 200 block of Sunnybrae Drive. The vehicle’s window was smashed and a nail gun was taken. […]
City Hall’s homeless forum Thursday to provide education, comment opportunities
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Homelessness and its impacts have become more visible in Martinez. Those worried about the impacts and those with ideas for solutions are welcome to participate Thursday in a community forum moderated by Vice Mayor Noralea Gipner. Gipner has spearheaded the forum, which she hopes will lead to conversations about homelessness and creative […]
Martinez Police blotter for April 16-31, 2019
On April 16th at 6:03 am, Corporal Schnabel took a burglary report in the 600 block of Fig Tree Lane, where an unknown suspect was rummaging through a vehicle and was chased off by one of the neighbors. Case# 19-1080. At 9:35 am, Officer Winslett took a theft report in the 700 block of Arnold […]
Martinez Police blotter for April 1-15, 2019
On April 1st, 2019, at 12:14 am, Officer Parsons arrested a woman for a warrant at 7-11 on Morello Avenue. Case# 19-941. At 3:43 am, Officer Montano arrested a man on Fig Tree Lane for DUI related offenses. Case# 19-942. At 12:12 pm, Officer Voyvodich contacted a man consuming alcohol in public at Quik Stop […]
Day care’s stolen van recovered in Martinez Walmart parking lot
MARTINEZ, Calif. – A van stolen from a Concord day care center was recovered from the Martinez Walmart shopping center parking lot, Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal said. Concord Police said it still is searching for suspects in the theft. The van belongs to Dianne Adair at Westwood Enrichment Center, at Westwood Elementary School. This […]
