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Community Santa Rosa Police Department Announces Results ofCourt Sting Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:May 22nd, 2018 Sgt. Summer Black(707)543-3636

Santa Rosa Police Department Announces Results ofCourt Sting Operation

Today, May 22nd, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whoselicenses were suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Ten (10) offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were notdriving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, two (2) individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and driveaway from the court house. The two individuals were:

• Samuel , a 35-year-old Cloverdale resident, arrested for14601.1(a) VC – Suspended Driver License and 1203.2PC -Violation of probation• David , a 23-year-old Santa Rosa resident, arrested for14601.1(a) VC- Suspended Driver License

Santa Rosa Police Department

Tuesday May 22nd, 2018 :: 01:31 p.m. PDT

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Community RESULTS OF SRPD COURT STING!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:January 31st, 2017 Sgt. Summer Black(707) 543-3636

Santa Rosa Police Department Announces Results ofCourt Sting Operation

On January 31st, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers fromthe Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenses weresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/orwho had been told of their license suspension. Nine offenders were followed byofficers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. Whilemost offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, fiveindividuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the court house.


Tuesday January 31st, 2017 :: 01:10 p.m. PST

Entered By: Santa Rosa Police Department

Entered On: Tuesday October 18th, 2016 :: 12:10 p.m. PDT

Community:On October 18th, 2016 officers from the SRPD conducted an undercover Court Sting Operation at the CountyCourts.

On October 18th, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers from the Santa Rosa PoliceDepartment conducted an undercover Court Sting ; operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse,targeting suspected drivers whose licenses were suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who had been told oftheir license suspension. Sixteen offenders were followed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles toensure that they were not driving. While most offenders complied with the law and had alternate meansof transportation, three individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the courthouse.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Advisory Court sting conducted by Petaluma Police Departmenttargeting unlicensed drivers and drivers withsuspended driver’s privileges

PRESS RELEASE

June 9, 2016Issued By:

Sergeant Ron Klein, Petaluma PD, 707.778.4372, email: [email protected]

Petaluma Police Department

Thursday June 9th, 2016 :: 10:53 a.m. PDT

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Petaluma Police Department Announce Results of

DUI Court Sting Operation

On June 8, 2016 between the hours of 8:00am and 11:30am officers from the Petaluma Police Department assisted by Santa Rosa Motor Officers conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at the Sonoma County Superior Court targeting suspected DUI drivers whose licenses were suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who had been told of their license suspension. Over 30 offenders were followed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, 2 individuals in court for DUI and previous license violations proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the court house or surrounding areas.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stopped for driving while suspended or unlicensed then were cited back into court:

Lewis a 50 year old male from Rohnert Park was in court for a 2015 DUI arrest and also had a suspended driver’s license from this DUI. was followed from the court room and seen by officers getting into a Toyota pickup and driving away from the court house.

was stopped by police and admitted to knowing his license was suspended and had just come from court. He was issued a citation for driving on a suspended license.

Daniel a 38 year old male from Auburn was in court for a prior citation for driving on a suspended license. While in court was admonished by the judge 3 times to not drive. was followed by an officer who had been seated in the court

room to a parking lot near Mendocino Ave. drove away in a Mazda Protégé and was stopped by a motor officer a short distance away. was cited for driving on a suspended drivers license and the vehicle which belonged to his mother was impounded for 30 days. During an impound search of the vehicle prescription medications which were not prescribed to and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. He was issued a citation for these offenses as well.

Those arrested today could face additional jail time, long driver license suspensions, along with other financial hits including attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job or job prospects. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation.

DUI Court Sting stakeout operations, along with regularly scheduled high visibility DUI enforcement, serve as a proven deterrent with the goal of keeping impaired drivers from the road and heightening awareness among the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please help Petaluma PD every day of the week: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

Address/LocationPetaluma Police Department969 Petaluma Blvd NPetaluma, CA 94952

ContactEmergency: 9-1-1Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372


On April 4th, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers from theSanta Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation atthe Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenses weresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Twelve offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were notdriving. While most offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, three individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stoppedfor driving while suspended or unlicensed then cited back into court were:

Jeffrey , a 60 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving on asuspended license.Sammie , a 43 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving on asuspended license.Rebeca , a 28 year old Sonoma resident, for driving on asuspended license.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pleasehelp Santa Rosa PD every day of the week: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!# # #

Address/LocationSanta Rosa Police Department965 Sonoma AveSanta Rosa, CA 95404



Monday April 4th, 2016 :: 12:48 p.m. PDT


On February 1st, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers fromthe Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenseswere suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Seven offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were notdriving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, two individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.


Matthew , a 28 year old Rohnert Park resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Douglas , a 46 year old Napa resident, for driving on a suspended license.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pleasehelp Santa Rosa PD every day of the week: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

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Monday February 1st, 2016 :: 12:16 p.m. PST

Community Avoid DUI Task Force Announce Results of DUI CourtSting Operation

Avoid DUI Task Force Announce Results ofDUI Court Sting Operation

On 12-21-15 between the hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm officers from PetalumaPolice Department, Cotati Police Department and the Santa Rosa PoliceDepartment conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at the SonomaCounty Courthouse targeting suspected DUI drivers whose licenses wheresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Five offenders were followedby officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving.While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, one individual in court for DUI proceeded to get behind the wheeland drove away from the court house.

This offender who chose to drive was stopped by waiting officers. This offender wasstopped for driving while suspended or unlicensed and then she was cited back intocourt:

Gloria , 42 year old resident of Santa Rosa.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pleasehelp Sonoma County Law Enforcement every day of the week: Report DrunkDrivers – Call 9-1-1!# # #


Monday December 21st, 2015 :: 01:07 p.m. PST


On October 19th, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whoselicenses where suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Thirteen offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were notdriving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, six individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.


Roberto , a 30 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without alicense.Ian , a 31 year old Rio Nido resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Fernando , a 26 year old Sonoma resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Francisco , a 30 year old Rohnert Park resident, for driving on asuspended license.Sonia , a 30 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without a license.Noe , a 34 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without a license.


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Monday October 19th, 2015 :: 12:47 p.m. PDT


On August 31st, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers fromthe Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenseswhere suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Eight offenders were followedby officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving.While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, four individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.


Ramiro 30 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without alicense.Pablo 57 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Jeremy 36 year old Petaluma resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Jennifer , 37 year old Windsor resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Monday August 31st, 2015 :: 12:30 p.m. PDT

Community DUI/Suspended Driver’s License Court Sting

DUI/Suspended Driver’s License Court Sting

Santa Rosa, CA. On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and1:00p.m., officers from the Petaluma Police Department, Cotati Police Department,Sonoma State University Police Department, Healdsburg Police Department andthe Santa Rosa Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at theSonoma County Courthouse targeting drivers whose licenses wheresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. 9 offenders were followed byofficers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. Whilesome offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, 1individuals in court for DUI or other prior violations proceeded to get behind thewheel and drove away from the court house.

This person who chose to drive was stopped by waiting officers. He was stopped fordriving while suspended or unlicensed was then cited back into court. Thisindividual was identified as:

• Eleazar a 47 year old resident of Santa Rosa.


Tuesday August 25th, 2015 :: 04:21 p.m. PDT

Advisory Petaluma Police conduct undercover court sting targeting suspended and unlicensed drivers.

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2015

CONTACT: Sergeant Jim Stephenson, (707) 778-4596, [email protected]

The Petaluma Police Department Announce Results of DUI/Suspended License Court Sting Operation

On July 15, 2015 between the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm officers from Petaluma Police Department and the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at the Sonoma County Courts targeting suspected drivers whose licenses where suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who had been told of their license suspension. 10 offenders were followed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. Most offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, 1 individual in court who was on probation proceeded to get behind the wheel and drive away from the court house.

The individual who chose to drive was stopped by waiting officers. The driver was cited for driving on a suspended license and an outstanding warrant:

Christopher 31 year old Petaluma resident, cited for driving on a suspended license and an outstanding warrant.

This special DUI/Driver’s License operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please help Petaluma PD every day of the week: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1! Grant # PT-1573.

Address/LocationPetaluma Police Department 969 Petaluma Blvd NPetaluma, CA 94952

Contact


Wednesday July 15th, 2015 :: 01:20 p.m. PDT

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Community May 18th Court Sting Results

On May 18th, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers fromthe Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenseswhere suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Fourteen offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were notdriving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, five individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.


Miguel 26 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without alicense.Brandon 30 year old Sonoma resident, for driving on asuspended license.Ramon 30 year old Guerneville resident, for driving on a suspendedlicense.Ruben , 25 year old Windsor resident, for driving without a license.Jose , 26 year old Santa Rosa resident, for driving without a license.


Monday May 18th, 2015 :: 05:00 p.m. PDT

Community Santa Rosa Police Department Announces Results of Court Sting Operation

Santa Rosa Police Department Announces Results of Court Sting Operation

On March 30th, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whose licenses where suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who had been told of their license suspension. Eight offenders were followed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, four individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stopped for driving while suspended or unlicensed then cited back into court were:

Aron , 27 year old Rohnert Park resident, for driving without a license. Jorge , 27 years old Santa Rosa resident for driving without a license. Luis , 31 year old Santa Rosa resident for driving on a suspended license. Fabian , 24 year old Sonoma resident for driving on a suspended license.

Those arrested today could face additional jail time, long driver license suspensions, along with other financial hits including attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job or job prospects.

Court Sting stakeout operations, along with regularly scheduled high visibility DUI enforcement, serve as a proven deterrent with the goal of keeping impaired drivers from the road and heightening awareness among the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please help Santa Rosa PD every day of the week: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

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Address/LocationSanta Rosa Police Department 965 Sonoma AveSanta Rosa, CA 95404

Contact Emergency: 9-1-1


Monday March 30th, 2015 :: 02:11 p.m. PDT

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Community Santa Rosa PD Court Sting Results Media Release

On January 14th, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse, targeting suspected drivers whoselicenses where suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Eight offenders were followedby officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving.While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, six individuals proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove awayfrom the court house.


5 drivers whose licenses were suspended or revoked1 driver who had never been issued a driver’s license1 driver who was served with a suspension by an officer at the time of the stop

Those arrested today could face additional jail time, long driver licensesuspensions, along with other financial hits including attorney fees, court costs, losttime at work, and the potential loss of job or job prospects.

Court Sting stakeout operations, along with regularly scheduled high visibility DUIenforcement, serve as a proven deterrent with the goal of keeping impaired driversfrom the road and heightening awareness among the public of the dangers ofdriving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.





Thursday January 15th, 2015 :: 08:59 a.m. PST

Community DUI/Suspended Driver’s License Court Sting

December 15, 2014 [email protected]

DUI/Suspended Driver’s License Court Sting

Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, December 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00a.m.and 1:00p.m., officers from the Petaluma Police Department, Sebastopol PoliceDepartment, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the California Highway Patrol and theSanta Rosa Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at theSonoma County Courthouse targeting drivers whose licenses wheresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. 14 offenders were followedby officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving.While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, 6 individuals in court for DUI or other prior violations proceeded toget behind the wheel and drove away from the court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Those stopped fordriving while suspended or unlicensed were then cited back into court. Thoseindividuals were identified as:

• Timothy , 26 year old Rohnert Park resident.• Daniel , 22 year old Santa Rosa resident.• Juan , 31 year old Calistoga resident.• Elizabeth , 19 year old Santa Rosa resident.• Christopher , 44 year old Guerneville resident.• Jose , 32 year old Santa Rosa resident.


Monday December 15th, 2014 :: 02:04 p.m. PST

Advisory Sonoma County AVOID the 13 DUI/DL Court Sting

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

UNDERCOVER COURT STING RESULTS

1 Driver Arrested After Driving Away

Santa Rosa, California – The AVOID the 13 Sonoma County DUI Task Forceconducted an undercover court sting at the Sonoma County Hall of Justice todaybetween the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm. Officers from Petaluma PoliceDepartment, Santa Rosa Police Department, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office,Cotati Police Department and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safetyparticipated in the operation. Officers in plain clothes monitored defendantsappearing in court for DUI offenses as well as suspended and unlicensed violations.When defendants left the court, the undercover officers maintained surveillance ofthem as they walked outside to their vehicle. If the suspended or unlicensed drivergot behind the wheel of a vehicle and drove away they were apprehended by motorofficers waiting nearby.

It was later learned Defense Attorneys were advising their clients of the undercoverofficers in the courtroom and to not drive away from the courthouse.

The operation resulted in 1 driver being arrested and cited. The following driver wasstopped during the operation.

Michael , age 56, from Santa Rosa, driving on a suspended license.

’s vehicle was stopped and impounded for 30 days. This operation wasconducted as part of 2014 Summer Mobilization Period that began Friday August15, 2014 and continues through Monday, September 1, 2014. The purpose of theoperation is to apprehend dangerous drivers and reduce alcohol related fatal andinjury collisions through increased enforcement and public awareness. Funding forthe Avoid Campaign is made possible through a grant from the California Office ofTraffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.




Wednesday August 27th, 2014 :: 04:01 p.m. PDT

Community DUI/Drivers License Court Sting

SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT965 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404www.santarosapd.comMedia ReleaseChief Hank Schreeder

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:

JULY 2, 2014 Sgt. MikeNumainville(707) [email protected]

Santa Rosa Police Department Announce Results ofDUI Court Sting Operation

On Wednesday, July 2, 2014, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 1:00p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting drivers whose licenses wheresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. 8 offenders were followed byofficers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. Whilesome offenders complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, 2individuals in court for DUI or other prior violations proceeded to get behind thewheel and drove away from the court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Those stopped fordriving while suspended or unlicensed then were cited back into court, and theirvehicles were impounded for 30 days. Those individuals were identified as:

• Eduard (39 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving without a license.• Alvaro (27 years old) of Sonoma for driving without a license.

Of the two vehicles stopped, one was impounded for 30 days as a result of theoffender’s choice to drive while suspended/unlicensed.


Wednesday July 2nd, 2014 :: 03:19 p.m. PDT

Community Court Sting for Suspended License.

SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT965 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404www.santarosapd.comMedia ReleaseActing Chief Hank Schreeder


APRIL 22, 2014 Sgt. MikeNumainville(707) [email protected]


On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 1:00p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’ operationat the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting drivers whose licenses wheresuspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.



• Daniel (33 years old) of Forestville for driving on a suspended license.• Victor (19 years old) of Cloverdale for driving on a suspended license.• Robert (44 years old) of Petaluma for driving on a suspended license.• Dennis (40 years old) of Guerneville for driving on a suspended license.• Christian - (23 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving on a suspendedlicense.• George (40 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving a on suspended license.(Vehicle was not impounded for 30 days)

Of the 6 vehicles stopped, 5 were impounded for 30 days as a result of theoffender’s choice to drive while suspended/unlicensed.


Tuesday April 22nd, 2014 :: 01:25 p.m. PDT

By ELIZABETH M. COSIN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT on March 12, 2014, 7:48 PM

An undercover sting by the Petaluma and Santa Rosa police departments Wednesday netted a Santa Rosaresident who was allegedly driving on a suspended license, according to a joint statement released by thedepartments.

The operation took place at the Sonoma County Courthouse, where officers from both departments targetedsuspected DUI drivers whose licenses were suspended and/or revoked or who were driving without a license.

Police said they identified about 15 suspects who were told by the courts they weren’t permitted to drive.Each suspect was followed out to their cars to ensure they were complying with the law.

Steven , 53, of Santa Rosa, was the only suspect who got behind the wheel and drove himself awayfrom the courthouse, police said. , who was driving on a suspended license, was cited and his vehicleimpounded, according to police.

The operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20140312/articles/140319847

Advisory Petaluma Police undercover court sting nets 6 arrestsfor driving on a suspended driver's license

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2014

CONTACT: Sergeant Jim Stephenson, (707) 778-4596,[email protected]

The Petaluma Police Department Announce Results ofDUI/Suspended License Court Sting Operation

On February 13, 2014 between the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm officers fromPetaluma Police Department and the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted anundercover ‘Court Sting’ operation at the Sonoma County Courts targetingsuspected DUI drivers whose licenses where suspended/revoked or who wereunlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. 15 offenders were followedby officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving.While some offenders complied with the law and had alternate means oftransportation, 6 individuals in court for DUI or driving on a suspended licenseproceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stoppedfor driving while suspended or unlicensed then were cited back into court:

Nicholas 29, Santa Rosa resident, Driving on a suspended licenseJeffrey 39, Santa Rosa resident, Driving on a suspended license, vehicleimpoundedNicole 22, Santa Rosa resident, Driving on a suspended license, vehicleimpoundedJamie 34, Vallejo resident, Driving on a suspended license, vehicleimpoundedTimothy 27, Petaluma resident, Driving on a suspended license, vehicleimpoundedJavier 23, Santa Rosa resident, Driving on a suspended license, vehicleimpounded


Thursday February 13th, 2014 :: 04:24 p.m. PST

Community Court Sting Press Release

SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT965 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404www.santarosapd.comMedia ReleaseActing Chief Hank Schreeder


JANUARY 14, 2014 Sgt. MikeNumainville(707) [email protected]


On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 1:00p.m.,officers from the Santa Rosa Department conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting drivers whose licenseswhere suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.



• Julio (23 years old) of Dixon for driving on a suspended license.• Christopher (44 years old) of Forestville for driving on a suspended license.• James (48 years old) of Rohnert Park for driving on a suspended license.• Melissa (34 years old) of Cotati for driving on a suspended license.• Allan (21 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving on a suspendedlicense.• Jorge (34 years old) of San Rafael for driving without a license.• Briana (19 years old) of Oakland for driving without a license. Mitchell wasalso arrested and booked into county jail for an outstanding Felony Warrant shehad.• Arturo (47years old) of Santa Rosa for driving on a suspended license.

Of the eight vehicles stopped, seven were impounded for 30 days as a result of theoffenders choice to drive while suspended/unlicensed.


Tuesday January 14th, 2014 :: 03:56 p.m. PST

Advisory AVOID the 13 UNDERCOVER COURT STING RESULTS8 Drivers Arrested After Driving Away

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, December 18, 2013

UNDERCOVER COURT STING RESULTS8 Drivers Arrested After Driving Away

Santa Rosa, California – The AVOID the 13 Sonoma County DUI Task Forceconducted an undercover court sting at the Sonoma County Hall of Justice todaybetween the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm. Officers from Petaluma PoliceDepartment, Santa Rosa Police Department, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office,Cotati Police Department, Sebastopol Police Department, and California StateParks participated in the operation. Officers in plain clothes monitored defendantsappearing in court for DUI offenses as well as suspended and unlicensed violations.When defendants left the court, the undercover officers maintained surveillance ofthem as they walked outside to their vehicle. If the suspended or unlicensed drivergot behind the wheel of a vehicle and drove away they were apprehended by motorofficers waiting nearby.

The operation resulted in 8 drivers being arrested and cited. The following driverswere stopped during the operation.

Marcell age 42, from Vallejo - driving on a suspended license.Danielle age 31, from Penngrove - driving on a suspended license for DUI.Edward age 53, from Sebastopol - driving on a suspended license.Jorge age 44, from Santa Rosa - driving on a suspended license for DUI.Burton age 48, from Ukiah – driving on a suspended license.Lillie age 32, from Oakland – driving on a suspended license for DUI.Samu age 34, from Santa Rosa – driving on a suspended license for DUI.Trevor age 26, from Healdsburg – driving on a suspended license.

All eight of the vehicles stopped were impounded for 30 days.

This operation was conducted as part of 2013 Winter Mobilization Period that beganFriday December 13, 2013 and continues through Wednesday, January 1, 2014.The purpose of the operation is to apprehend dangerous drivers and reduce alcoholrelated fatal and injury collisions through increased enforcement and publicawareness. Funding for the Avoid Campaign is made possible through a grant fromthe California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration.

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Wednesday December 18th, 2013 :: 03:07 p.m. PST

Community 7 DRIVERS APPREHENDED DURING UNDERCOVERCOURT STING

NEWS RELEASE


Wednesday, August 28 2013

7 DRIVERS APPREHENDED

DURING UNDERCOVER COURT STING

Santa Rosa, California – The AVOID the 13 Sonoma County DUI Task Force conducted an

undercover court sting at the Sonoma County Hall of Justice today between the hours of

8:30am and 1:00pm. Officers in plain clothes monitored defendants appearing in court for

DUI offenses as well as suspended and unlicensed violations. When defendants left the

court, the undercover officers maintained surveillance of them as they walked outside to

their vehicle. If the suspended or unlicensed driver got behind the wheel of a vehicle and

drove they were apprehended by motor officers waiting nearby. This morning’s operation

resulted in 7 drivers being apprehended.

The following drivers were stopped and cited during the operation:

At 0850, Clint , age 36, from Bodega Bay was stopped driving away from the

courthouse after appearing on a violation of probation case from a DUI. He has two prior

arrests for DUI (2008, 2010) and is currently on DUI probation with terms to drive only if

licensed and insured. He did not have a valid license and cited and his vehicle towed.

At 0905 hours, Leif , age 23, from Santa Rosa, was stopped driving away from

the courthouse with a suspended license for failing to appear in court on seven (7) traffic

citations. He was cited and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

At 1000 hours, Patrick age 57, from Sebastopol, was stopped driving away from

the courthouse with a suspended license from a DUI after not being in compliance with a

court order to have an ignition interlock device installed in his vehicle. He has two prior DUI

arrests (2004, 2011). He was cited and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.


Wednesday August 28th, 2013 :: 01:17 p.m. PDT

At 1125 hours, Agustin , age 29, from Windsor, was stopped driving away

from the court house with a suspended license for failing to appear on three (3) prior traffic

citations. He was cited and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

At 1145 hours, Shelise , age 29, from Guerneville, was stopped driving away

from the courthouse on a suspended license from a DUI in May 2013. She also has a prior

DUI in 2008. She was cited and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

At 1215 hours, Clyde , age 58, from Windsor, was stopped driving away from the

courthouse on a suspended license from a DUI in April of 2013. He was cited and his

vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

At 1220 hours, Pedro , age 48, from Petaluma, was stopped driving away

from the courthouse on a suspended license for DUI from 2012. He was also on active DUI

probation with terms not to drive unless licensed and insured. He was cited and his vehicle

was impounded for 30 days.

This operation is being conducted as part of the 2013 National Summer Mobilization period

that began on Friday, August 16th and ends September 2, 2013. The intended purpose is to

apprehend dangerous drivers and reduce alcohol related fatal and injury collisions through

increased enforcement and public awareness. There will be additional court stings

throughout the remainder of the year. Funding for the Avoid Campaign is made possible

through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration.

The Petaluma Police Department serves as the lead agency for the regional DUI

enforcement efforts in Sonoma County to reduce alcohol-involved fatalities and injuries and

raise general public awareness regarding the problems associated with drinking and driving.

Participating agencies include Police Departments from the cities of Cloverdale, Cotati,

Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Windsor, the

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department, Sonoma County Probation Department, Sonoma

State University Police Department, Santa Rosa Junior College Police Department, ABC,

MADD, and the California Highway Patrol. Grant funded activities include DUI checkpoints,

DUI saturation patrols, DUI Task Force Operations and Warrant/Court Sting operations for

repeat DUI offenders during the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, August-Labor Day

Mobilization, Winter Holiday Mobilization, and other designated Special Events and holidays

with identified DUI problems. AVOID the 13 is a collaborative enforcement and education

effort between the 13 law enforcement agencies in Sonoma County. For further information

go to www.californiaavoid.org.

CONTACT: Sergeant Ken Savano

Community Santa Rosa Police Department Announce Results ofDUI Court Sting Operation

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

AUGUST 20, 2013

CONTACT:

Sgt. Brad Conners

(707) 543-3639

[email protected]

On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 1:00P.M., officers from

the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Departments conducted an undercover ‘Court Sting’

operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting suspected DUI drivers whose

licenses where suspended/revoked or who were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who

had been told of their license suspension. 11 offenders were followed by officers from

courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure that they were not driving. While some offenders

complied with the law and had alternate means of transportation, 5 individuals in court for

DUI or other prior violations proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the

court house.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Those stopped for driving while

suspended or unlicensed then were cited back into court, and their vehicles were

impounded for 30 days. Those individuals were identified as:

• Maya (23 years old) of Sonoma for driving on a suspended license. has

1 prior conviction for driving on a suspended license.

• Manuel (34 years old) of Forestville for driving on a suspended license.

• Fernando (41 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving on a suspended license.

• Daniel (25 years old) of Petaluma for driving on a suspended license.

• Jose (32 years old) of Santa Rosa for driving on a suspended license. has

2 prior convictions for DUI and 2 prior convictions for driving on a suspended license.


Tuesday August 20th, 2013 :: 02:00 p.m. PDT

4/16/2013

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., officers from the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Departments conductedan undercover “Court Sting” operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting suspected DUI drivers whose licenses where suspended/revoked orwho were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and/or who had been told of their license suspension. 16 offenders werefollowed by officers from courtrooms to their vehicles to ensure they were not driving. While some offenders complied with the law and had alternatemeans of transportation, 10 individuals in court for DUI or other prior violations proceeded to get behind the wheel and drove away from the

courthouse.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stopped for driving while suspended or unlicensed then were cited back into court. Nine vehicles wereimpounded for 30 days.

Victor 32 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended license. has 5 prior convictions in Sonoma County for driving on a suspendedlicense.Frederick 22 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended license. has 1 prior suspended license conviction in Sonoma County.Moises 55 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended licenseKen ., 61 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended license for a DUI related violation. has 2 prior DUI suspensions in SonomaCounty. Eric 27 year old Meadow Vista resident, cited for driving while unlicensed. was notified that his driver’s license is suspended.

, 42 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended license. has 1 prior conviction in Sonoma County for driving on a suspended license.Antonio 28 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving without a valid license. was in court for the same violation.Richard 47 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving on a suspended license. Jose 34 year old Healdsburg resident, cited for driving without a valid license. was in court for the same offense.Jose 34 year old Santa Rosa resident, cited for driving without a valid license. was in court for the same offense.

Those arrested could face additional jail time, long driver’s license suspensions, along with other financial hits including attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and thepotential loss of job or job prospects.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 12:00p.m., officers from the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Departments conductedan undercover “Court Sting” operation at the Sonoma County Courthousetargeting suspected DUI drivers whose licenses where suspended/revoked orwho were unlicensed drivers.

Police officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to driveand/or who had been told of their license suspension. Eighteen offenders were followed by officers fromcourtrooms to their vehicles to ensure they were not driving. While some offenders complied with thelaw and had alternate means of transportation, four individuals in court for DUI proceeded to get behindthe wheel and drove away from the courthouse.

Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers. Among those stopped for driving whilesuspended or unlicensed were cited back into court and their vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

Kristen 26 year old Santa Rosa resident: driving on a suspended license for a DUI relatedviolation and violation of probation. has 1 prior DUI conviction in Sonoma County.Mercedes 40 year old Sebastopol resident: driving on a suspended license for a DUIrelated violation. has 3 prior DUI convictions in Sonoma County.Teresa 32 year old Santa Rosa resident: driving on a suspended license and for a DUIrelated violation. has 2 prior DUI convictions in Sonoma County and a recent DUIrelated arrest from November of 2012.Marco , 27 year old Santa Rosa resident: driving on a suspended license for aDUI related violation. has 2 prior DUI convictions in Sonoma County.

This special DUI operation was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Advisory 5 DRIVERS APPREHENDED DURING AVOIDUNDERCOVER COURT STING

NEWS RELEASE


Wednesday, August 22 2012

5 DRIVERS APPREHENDED


Santa Rosa, California – Officers from Petaluma Police Department, Santa Rosa Police

Department, Cotati Police Department, Rohnert Park Police Department, Sebastopol Police

Department, and the SRJC District Police Department conducted an undercover court sting

at the Sonoma County Hall of Justice today between the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm.

Officers in plain clothes monitored defendants appearing in court for DUI offenses as well as

suspended and unlicensed violations. When defendants left the court, the undercover

officers maintained surveillance of them as they walked outside to their vehicle. If the

suspended or unlicensed driver got behind the wheel of a vehicle and drove they were

apprehended by motor officers waiting nearby. This morning’s operation resulted in 5 drivers

being apprehended.

The following drivers were stopped and cited during the operation:

, age 58, from Sebastopol was cited for driving on a suspended

license from a DUI. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

age 48, from Petaluma was cited for driving on a suspended license.

His vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

, age 20, from Sonoma was cited for driving without a license. His vehicle was

towed, but not impounded.

, age 28, from Boyes Hot Springs was cited for driving on a suspended

license. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

, age 33, from Rohnert Park was cited for driving on a suspended


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license. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

This operation is being conducted as part of the 2012 Summer Mobilization period that

began on Friday, August 17th and ends September 3, 2012. The intended purpose is to

apprehend dangerous drivers and reduce alcohol related fatal and injury collisions through

increased enforcement and public awareness. There will be additional court stings

throughout the remainder of the year. Funding for the Avoid Campaign is made possible

through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration.

The Petaluma Police Department serves as the lead agency for the regional DUI

enforcement efforts in Sonoma County to reduce alcohol-involved fatalities and injuries and

raise general public awareness regarding the problems associated with drinking and driving.

Participating agencies include Police Departments from the cities of Cloverdale, Cotati,

Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Windsor, the

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department, Sonoma County Probation Department, Sonoma

State University Police Department, Santa Rosa Junior College Police Department, ABC,

MADD, and the California Highway Patrol. Grant funded activities include DUI checkpoints,

DUI saturation patrols, DUI Task Force Operations and Warrant/Court Sting operations for

repeat DUI offenders during the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, August-Labor Day

Mobilization, Winter Holiday Mobilization, and other designated Special Events and holidays

with identified DUI problems. AVOID the 13 is a collaborative enforcement and education

effort between the 13 law enforcement agencies in Sonoma County. For further information

go to www.californiaavoid.org.

CONTACT: Sergeant Ken Savano

Petaluma Police Department – Traffic Unit

707.778.4596 office 707.481.3567 cell

Email: [email protected]

# # #



Community Santa Rosa Police Announce Results of DUI CourtSting Operation

On July 31, 2012 between the hours of 7:30 am to 12:30 pm officers from the Santa Rosa

and Petaluma Police Department’s conducted an undercover court sting operation at the

Sonoma County Court House targeting DUI, suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police

officers staked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and followed them

from courtrooms to the parking area to be sure they were not driving due to a suspended or

revoked license. Six offenders were followed outside by officers. While some offenders had

alternate means of transportation, one driver got behind the wheel and drove away from the

court house. The driver was stopped by waiting officers.

The subject that was arrested for driving on a suspended license after leaving the

courthouse was identified as:

• J s, 33 years of Yountville has two current suspensions against his driver’s

license for driving while intoxicated.

s’ vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days as a result of the operation.

Funding for this operation was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


Community Driver's license court sting nets 8.

Santa Rosa Police Announce Results of

DUI Court Sting Operation

On May 29, 2012 between the hours of 7:30 am to 12:30 pm officers from the

Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Department’s conducted an undercover

court sting operation at the Sonoma County Court House targeting DUI,

suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officers staked out offenders who

had been told by a judge not to drive and followed them from courtrooms to

the parking area to be sure they were not driving due to a suspended or

revoked license. Fourteen offenders were followed outside by officers. While

some offenders had alternate means of transportation, 8 got behind the

wheel and drove away from the court house. Those who chose to drive were

stopped by waiting officers.

8 subjects were arrested for driving on a suspended license after leaving the

courthouse:

• (63 year old Windsor resident). has two current suspensions

against her driver’s license.

• (35 year old Vallejo resident). has two current

suspensions against his driver’s license.

• (46 year old Petaluma resident). has two

current suspensions against his driver’s license.

• (19 year old Santa Rosa resident). has

one current suspension against his driver’s license.

• (25 year old San Leandro resident). has one current

suspension against his driver’s license.

• (32 year old Novato resident). has four current


• (41 year old Santa Rosa resident). has two current


• (29 year old Rohnert Park resident). has one

Entered By: Santa Rosa Police Department

Entered On: Tuesday May 29th, 2012 :: 06:37 p.m. PDT

3/28/2012

On March 27, 2012, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Departments conducted anundercover court sting operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse targetingDUI, suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officers staked out offenderswho had been told by a judge not to drive and followed them fromcourtrooms to the parking area to be sure they were not driving due to asuspended or revoked license. Twelve offenders were followed outside by

officers. While some offenders had alternate means of transportation, 5 got behind the wheel anddrove away from the courthouse. Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers.

4 subjects were arrested for driving on a suspended license after leaving the courthouse:

K d (48 years old). has one current suspension against herdriver’s license.A is (35 years old). has one current suspension against his driver’slicense.J oli (27 years old). i has five current suspensions against hisdriver’s license.A s (29 years old). s has two current suspensions against his driver’slicense.

1 subject was arrested for driving without a driver’s license:

(21 years old).

Four vehicles were towed and impounded for 30 days as a result of the operation.

Funding for this operation was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration.

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1/18/2012

On January 17, 2012, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., officersfrom the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Police Departments conducted anundercover court sting operation at the Sonoma County Court Housetargeting DUI, suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officers staked outoffenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and followed them fromcourtrooms to the parking area to be sure they were not driving due to asuspended or revoked license. Eighteen offenders were followed outside by

officers. While some offenders had alternate means of transportation, nine got behind the wheel anddrove away from the court house. Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers.


J , age 49. P h has one current suspension against her driver’s license.Je age 37. R has one current suspension against her driver’s license.H a, age 36. na has one current suspension against her driver’s license.

age 52. T has two current suspensions against his driver’s license.V R , age 33. R a has one current suspension against hisdriver’s license.Kr re, age 54. H e has three current suspensions against her driver’slicense.N ly, age 25. D y has four current suspensions against his driver’slicense.

2 subjects were arrested for driving without a driver’s license:

G co z, age 35 P z, age 38

9 vehicles were towed and impounded for 30 days as a result of the operation.


4 SUSPENDED DRIVERS APPREHENDED DURING

UNDERCOVER COURT STING Repeat DUI Offenders

Caught Driving Away From Court

NEWS RELEASE


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

DUI Campaign UPDATE

Day 5 of 18 – Through Tuesday, December 20, 2011

4 SUSPENDED DRIVERSAPPREHENDED


Repeat DUI Offenders Caught Driving Away From Court

Santa Rosa, California – AVOID the 13 Sonoma County DUI Task Force conducted an

undercover court sting at the Sonoma County Hall of Justice today between the hours of 8:30am

and 12:00pm. Officers from Petaluma Police Department, Santa Rosa Police Department,

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sebastopol Police Department, Healdsburg Police Department,

Cotati Police Department, and Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety participated in the

operation. Officer in plain clothes monitored defendants appearing in court for DUI offenses as

well as suspended and unlicensed violations. When defendants left the court, the undercover

officers maintained surveillance of them as they walked outside to their vehicle. If the suspended

or unlicensed driver got behind the wheel of a vehicle and drove they were apprehended by

motor officers waiting nearby. This morning’s operation resulted in five drivers being

apprehended.

At 9:35am, ****, age 46, from Rohnert Park was stopped after driving away on a suspended

license from a previous driving on a suspended license case where he failed to appear. That

violation was from a previous DUI conviction. He was issued a citation to appear in court and his

vehicle was impounded.

At 9:50am, ****, age 41, from Boyes Hot Springs, was stopped after driving away on a

suspended license for two prior DUI offenses. He was issued a citation to appear and his vehicle

was impounded for 30 days.

At 10:06am, ****, age 26, from Willits was stopped after driving away on a suspended license

for failing to appear in court for driving without a license. His vehicle was impounded for 30

days. He was issued a citation to appear in court.

At 10:45am, ****, age 45, from Sonoma was seen driving away on a suspended license for 3

prior DUI’s. He was appearing in court for two pending driving on a suspended license

violations. He was issued another citation for driving on a suspended license and his vehicle was

impounded for 30 days.

4/12/2011

On Tuesday April 12, 2011, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.,officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department and the Petaluma PoliceDepartment, with the assistance of the Sonoma County Auto Theft TaskForce, conducted an undercover court sting operation at the Sonoma CountyCourthouse targeting DUI, suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officersstaked out offenders who had been told by a judge not to drive and followedthem from courtrooms to the parking area to be sure they were not driving

due to a suspended or revoked license. Numerous offenders were followed outside by officers. Whilesome offenders had alternate means of transportation, four got behind the wheel and drove away fromthe courthouse. Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers.


(52 years old) was arrested while driving on a suspended license. as beenarrested for driving on a suspended license 3 times in Sonoma County since January of 2008and has 4 current suspensions against his driver’s license. has been arrested twice since2008 for DUI.

(24 years old) was arrested for driving on a suspended license as well as for anoutstanding warrant for his arrest from Alameda County. This is the second time in 2011 that

has been arrested for driving on a suspended license in Sonoma County. He has oneprior DUI arrest in February of 2011.

(61 years old) was arrested for driving on a suspended license and currentlyhas two valid suspensions to his driver’s license. has been arrested 3 times in SonomaCounty since 2010 for driving on a suspended driver’s license.

(33 years old) was arrested for driving on a suspended license and has 3arrests since 2010 for driving on a suspended license. She has two prior DUI arrests in 2004.

3 subjects were arrested for driving with no license issued:

(20 years old) was arrested after leaving the courthouse for an appearance on aprior traffic offense for driving without a driver’s license. was cited to appear in court.

(22 years old) was arrested after leaving the courthouse for an appearance on aprior assault charge. was cited to appear in court.

(21 years old) was arrested after leaving the courthouse for an appearanceon a prior DUI arrest and has 3 arrests for driving without a license issued to him since 2009.

was cited to appear in court and released.

All subjects were cited to appear in court and released at the scene, with the exception of .

All seven vehicles were impounded for 30 days.


11/24/2010

On November 23, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.,officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted an undercovercourt sting operation at the Sonoma County Courthouse targeting DUI,suspended, and unlicensed drivers. Police officers staked out offenders whohad been told by a judge not to drive and followed them from courtrooms tothe parking area to be sure they were not driving due to a suspended orrevoked license. Ten offenders were followed outside by officers. While some

offenders had alternate means of transportation, four got behind the wheel and drove away from thecourthouse. Those who chose to drive were stopped by waiting officers.


· (23 years old) has been arrested for driving on a suspended license 4times in Sonoma County since January of 2008.

· (40 years old) has been arrested for driving on a suspended license 4times since February of 2008 and was in court on November 23rd for violating the terms of hiscourt ordered probation.

· (26 years old) has been arrested for driving on a suspended license 3 timesin Sonoma County since 2007.

1 subject was arrested for driving with no license issued:

· (20 years old) was arrested after leaving the courthouse for anappearance on a prior theft charge. does not have a driver’s license.

2 of the subjects were also cited for driving while being uninsured,

All 4 subjects were cited to appear in court and released at the scene,

All 4 vehicles were impounded for 30 days.


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