Hot water
At 11:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Lodge at Sonoma on Broadway and Leveroni to investigate a gentleman who decided to enjoy the resort’s hot tub facilities without being a paying guest. When asked by police if he was a guest at the establishment, he said that he indeed was, though a follow-up question regarding his room number elicited the nonsensical reply “18XYZ.” The police assumed he was lying seeing as there is no room 18XYZ at the Lodge, or likely anywhere. Moreover, the man was heavily intoxicated. He was arrested for being drunk in public and taken to county jail.
Sunday, Jan. 14
Sports futility vehicle
A woman parked and locked her 2003 GMC Yukon sports utility vehicle in the parking lot near Arnold Field only to return a couple hours later to find that the rear window and its frame were damaged in what appeared to be an attempt to break into the car. The would-be thieves were likely interested in accessorizing their own ride with the DVD player and bicycles inside the victim’s vehicle, seeing as the gear was likely not stock in the suspicious green Isuzu SUV spotted burning rubber in the parking lot while the victim was out. Police ask that any information regarding the Isuzu be phoned into the department at 707.996.3602.
Monday, Jan. 15
Tiny bubbles
Mid-morning found one of Sonoma’s finest investigating a decorative fountain on the grounds of the Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery on the 400 block of Fourth Street East, which had been beset by detergent-toting vandals who caused a wall of bubbles to overflow onto the grounds. A property manager alerted police when, after 50 such incidents over the past four years, he had finally had enough. Beyond being a mere aesthetic nuisance – the towering froth obscures the winery’s elegant landscaping – the property manager has discovered that the repeated bubble blitzkriegs have corroded the pricy fountain (due to the mass of bubbles at the time, the deputy was unable to properly inspect the damage). Crime prevention measures, such as the installation of special lighting and surveillance cameras, have been taken to aid the miscreants in attaining clean consciences.
Monday, Jan. 15
Sibling rivalry
A deputy patrolling the vicinity of the Maxwell Village shopping center noticed a vehicle with an expired registration cruising up Hwy 12. Inside were a young woman, her brother and a friend who happened to be on probation, the terms of which permit police to search his person. All of the passengers were asked to exit the vehicle and asked if they were in possession of anything illegal – one out of the three replied in the affirmative – the 17-year-old kid brother. He admitted to having marijuana in his pocket and then proceeded to produce the leafy substance, whereupon he was cited for possession. Not to be outdone, his sister was cited for having an expired vehicle registration.
Friday, Jan. 19
Cheap date
A deputy pulled over a man driving a black Acura for driving in the dark of 9:50 p.m. without headlights as well as driving over the double yellow line. When asked about the booze on his breath, the suspect admitted to having a “couple beers,” which was apparently enough to bring his blood alcohol level up to twice the legal limit. The 38-year-old Springs resident was arrested for driving under the influence and taken to county jail.
