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Today’s Date: 04-17-2019
Submitted By: John Miller, Chief of Police
Phone: (530) 795-2261

Title: Arrest in stolen vehicle call

On April 3^rd at about 5:00 pm, Officers responded to the parking lot of 121 East Grant Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officers reviewed video surveillance. The video showed a male steal a white 1992 Nissan Pick-up License Plate 17389D2; which had been left unlocked with the key inside and flee the area. Officers were able to determine the vehicle left by the suspect had been stolen from the City of Antioch with license plates stolen from the City of Williams. The stolen items were returned to their owners.

Winters Officers reached out to the Williams Police Department, Antioch Police Department and other bay area agencies to advise them of the situation and share the suspect description.

The stolen vehicle was seen in Concord by a Contra Costa Sheriff Office Deputy, who made an enforcement stop. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody.

The driver was identified as Kenneth Hubbs, 41, of Oakley. Hubbs was arrested by the Contra Costa Sheriff Office on charges of vehicle theft, receipt of stolen property, violation of parole, and possession of burglary tools. Hubbs was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility for incarceration.

Cases like these are a good reminder for residents to lock their vehicles, make sure all valuables (wallets, purses, and electronics) are removed from the vehicle, and make sure keys are accounted for and secured.

Subject arrested on charges of vehicle theft

**UPDATE**

The Yolo County Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit have evaluated the device and have determined it is inert. They will be collecting the device for disposal.

This unique situation is a reminder to promptly report to local law enforcement any suspicious devices and never attempt to handle or transport potentially dangerous devices.

**ORIGINAL**

The Winters Police Department is currently investigating a suspicious device.

Due to the nature of the investigation our parking area is temporarily closed. There is no immediate danger to the public. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Media inquiries: 530-794-6723

Today’s Date: 04-09-2019

Submitted By: Albert Ramos, Sergeant

Media Inquiries, please phone: (530) 795-2261

Title: Arrest in assault call

On April 5th at about 12:01 pm, Officers received a call along East Baker Street and Wild Rose Lane regarding an individual who had been assaulted. The victim stated an individual punched, choked, and attempted to stab him with a screwdriver.

An Officer recognized the suspect, matching the description given by the victim, from a previous call earlier in the day. The Winters Police Department reached out to neighboring agencies to advise them of the situation and obtained a warrant for the arrest of the suspect.

The suspect was identified as Matthew Alexandere Flores, 23, of Vacaville. Flores was arrested by the Solano County Sheriff Office on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, assault causing great bodily injury, retaliation against a witness, and attempted murder. Flores was booked at the Solano County Jail for incarceration.

Patrol Vehicle at crime scene of an assault call.

Chelsea Garner, on behalf of the UC Davis Breast Health Center, holds a check for the 2018 Pink Patch Project. 2018 Pink Patch sales totaled $2,227. The proceeds from the sale of the patches went directly to benefit the UC Davis Breast Health Center, which offers imaging, prevention strategies, genetic counseling, risk assessment, and specialty physician patient care to people in our communities.

We would like to give a special shout out to everyone who helped with the project and to our major donors:
Putah Creek Cafe
Winters Tow
Ace Hardware
The Life Center
Gwen Pisani
Realty World
And the members of Winters Rotary

Chelsea Garner, on behalf of the UC Davis Breast Health Center, holds a check for the 2018 Pink Patch Project.

Old school scammers are up to some spooky tricks in October.

A resident in Winters has reported receiving an extortion letter in their mail box. Not content with online scams, this blast from the past includes a double sided extortion scam letter. The scammer threatens to expose a horrible secret affair unless the letter reader goes through a 19 step instruction to deposit untraceable bitcoin in the scammers account. If they choose to ignore the letter, the scammer threatens to expose their secret to the world. The letter itself has no return address and, in the example turned into the department, was postmarked in Nashville Tennessee. If you are among the recipients of this letter, your identity does not appear to be compromised. Information in the letter sticks to public records (name, address, and city) similar to White Pages entries. The language of the letter also seems to be from some kind of scammer template, only the names and amount of money change.

This type of scam has been widely reported on, additional articles and example letters can be found by using the search terms “extortion letters bitcoin.” If you are a recipient of a letter, please report the incident directly to the US Postal Inspectors at the following link https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/contactUs/filecomplaint.aspx

Extortion letter brought to the Police Department

Press Release

Today’s Date: September 1, 2018
Submitted By: John P. Miller, Chief of Police
Phone: (530) 795-2261

Title: Winters Police Department to Partner with Kaiser Permanente in “Stop The Bleed” Class

The Winters Police Department is pleased to announce they will be partnering with Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville, to host a “Stop The Bleed” class on Sunday October 7, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Winters Public Safety Facility Training Room

Uncontrolled bleeding from traumatic injuries can occur during natural disasters as well as from common everyday accidents. Up to 20% of trauma deaths could be prevented each year with effective bleeding control measures and research has shown that bystanders with little or no medical training can effectively save lives.

The American College of Surgeons launched the “Stop The Bleed” campaign as a special national initiative designed to provide bystanders with the knowledge and skills needed to stop life threatening bleeding in traumatically injured victims. Similar to the use of CPR or automated defibrillators, improving public awareness about how to stop severe bleeding can make the difference between life and death for an injured person.

A “Stop The Bleed” class is approximately two hours in length and is divided evenly with classroom instruction using audio visual enhancements and then followed by hands-on practice using simulated wound props, hemostatic gauze, pressure dressings and tourniquets.

No minimum age is required to attend. However, due to the graphic nature of the material a responsible parent or guardian’s permission is strongly recommended prior to attending.

This is a free class and space is limited. To sign up, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-bleed-save-a-life-tickets-48217285198.

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Winters Police Department

702 Main St.

Winters, CA 95694

(530) 795-2261

Today’s Date: July 18, 2018

Submitted By: John P. Miller, Chief of Police

Phone: (530) 795-2261

Title: Proactive Enforcement Efforts Starting for Storing Vehicles on Public Streets

In response to numerous complaints received city-wide, the Winters Police Department will begin proactively enforcing Municipal Code 10.16.050, which prohibits leaving unattached trailers on any street or alley for any period of time as well as parking any vehicle or recreational vehicle for more than (72) hour consecutive hours upon any street or alley within the city.

Citing and/or removing vehicles and unattached trailers pursuant to this section has historically been undertaken by the Police Department only in response to specific complaints. Unfortunately, the issues with these vehicles and trailers have increased around town and decreased the quality of life for many residents.

In most cases, the Police Department will issue warnings to vehicles and trailers in violation of the Municipal Code prior to taking enforcement action. Vehicles that are clearly inoperable or have expired registration for more than 6 months may be towed immediately.

A permit can be obtained from the Winters Police Department to temporarily store a recreational vehicles or unattached trailer on the street for up to 5 days at a time. Please see Winters Municipal Code 10.16.270 “Exemptions—Issuance of permits,” the Winters Police Department website at http://www.winterspolice.org/records-services/, or call the Winters Police Department for further information.

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Winters Police Department

702 Main St.

Winters, CA 95694

(530) 795-2261

Today’s Date: July 13, 2018

Submitted By: John P. Miller, Chief of Police

Media Inquiries, please phone: (530) 795-2261

Title: Putah Creek “Sweep”

On July 13, 2018, Officers from the Winters Police Department and Winters Public Works conducted another “sweep” of the Putah Creek area and its embankment due to increased transient encampments and the excessive refuse, illegal dumping, and other issues associated with these encampments.

Four encampments were located between First Street and Railroad Ave., which were occupied by individuals known to the Winters Police Department. Winters Police Department and Winters Public Works assisted the occupants of the encampment to pack up their belongings and to dispose of the other accumulated trash and refuse. The occupants were also advised of available resources for the homeless.

Although homelessness is an unfortunate circumstance, it is vitally important to keep the creek area clear of refuse and trash for the public’s health as well as the health of our waterways and natural resources.

One of the four encampments found by Winter Police Department and Winters Public Works.

Winter Police Department Detective David Gonzalez and Winters Public Works personnel
removing refuse from one of the four encampments.