On 12-18-2017, just before 12:00 P.M., Sonora Police Officers were dispatched to take a robbery report. The victim met with officers at the Sonora Police Department and reported that on 12-18-2017, around 10:30 A.M., she was driving her vehicle near the intersection of Greenley Road and Lyons Street. The victim pulled her vehicle over and

On 12/18/2017, just before 3:30 P.M., Sonora Police Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Mono Way for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with a male and female couple regarding the disturbance. After further investigation, Officers learned that Danielle Kathleen Stellman, 41 years old of Sonora, became involved in

On 12-17-17, shortly after 2:00 A.M. a Sonora Police Officer was patrolling in the downtown area of Sonora when he observed a vehicle stop and partially block the roadway on S. Stewart Street near Theall Street. The Officer observed the vehicle had stopped to load passengers into the vehicle, rather than pulling over to the

On December 13, 2017, just before 3:30 P.M., Sonora Police Department received a call regarding a male subject who had just intentionally broken a window to the Community Thrift Shop, located at 797 W. Stockton Street, Sonora. The suspect who was known to the reporting party was identified as Carlos Rene Canez, 28 years old

The Sonora Police Department was dispatched to the Crossroads Shopping center on 12-08-17, at approximately 1457 hours, for a physical fight, near Papa Murphy’s. Upon arrival, we contacted the victim. The suspect Edward Greenberg, 51 of Sonora, had attempted to strike the victim with his cane and stunned the victim with a stun gun because

On December 8th, just after 1:00 a.m., the Sonora Police Department received a call of a vehicle fire in the business parking lot of 427 North Washington Street. Police officers responded, along with a Sonora City Fire crew who was able to quickly extinguish the flames. The white 2002 Chevy Impala was unoccupied and our

On December 7th, just after 2:00 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a report of Domestic Battery at the 200 block of Snell Street. During the investigation, officers learned that 23-year-old Shane Steven Johnson of Sonora had assaulted his live-in girlfriend during an argument at their home. The victim told officers that Johnson had

On December 6th, 2017, just prior to 5:30 a.m., a resident of Snell Street woke up to someone in her home. Officers responded and discovered 28-year-old Jeffery Herdt Jr. of Sonora in the laundry room of the residence. It is believed Herdt entered the home through an unlocked door during the night. He then locked

On December 3rd, shortly before 7:00 PM, Sonora Police Officers were called to the United States Post Office (781 S. Washington Street) for a report of a male subject who was screaming and not wearing any shoes. A Sonora Police Officer arrived on scene and made contact with the subject who was seated on the

On December 1, 2017, at approximately 10:46 pm, Sonora Police Officer Hankins observed a motorcycle driving erratically and at high speeds on Sanguinetti Road and Sanguinetti Loop. Officer Hankins also noted a Mazda Miata which was driving erratically near the motorcycle. Officer Hankins attempted a traffic stop on the motorcycle, and the driver of the

SONORA POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, November 30, 2017, at approximately 6 pm, Sonora Police Officers responded to Walmart for a report of a domestic violence restraining order violation.  When officers arrived, they met with an adult female. The unidentified female stated the responsible, 20-year-old Cole Cranstoun of Sonora, was in the parking lot.

On November 29th, just after 6:00 PM, Sonora Police Officers responded to the area of 950 Sylva Lane for a report of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked in front of the business at that location. Officers arrived on scene and contacted two subjects near the vehicle. Officers conducted records checks of the subjects

Come join Sonora Police Officers for coffee with a cop at Schnoogs Cafe & Espresso (1005 Mono Way) on Wednesday November 29th, at 10:00 AM.  

UPDATE: Unfortunately, the pedestrian that was struck on Saturday has succumbed to his injuries. On Saturday, November 18th, just after 7 p.m., the Sonora Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 300 block of Stockton Street. It was determined that a 2004 red Honda SUV, driven by a 47-year-old Sonora woman,

Friday, 24 November, 2017, will be the 34th annual Christmas Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Sonora. Several streets will be closed before and during the parade including parts of State Route 49. People need to plan ahead if they are attending the parade or trying to get through town during

On November 20th, just after 8:00 A.M., Sonora Police Officers responded to Safeway (1291 Sanguinetti Road) for a report of a theft in progress. While en route, officers were advised two African American male adults exited the store with stolen bags of merchandise and got into a dark colored sedan, possibly a Toyota. A Sonora

On November 16th shortly before 1:00 AM, Sonora Police Officers responded to 768 Mono Way, Lisa Nails and Spa, for a report of a vehicle theft in progress. When officers arrived on scene they met with the owner of the vehicle, who had been working on remodeling the inside of Lisa Nails and Spa. The

To show our appreciation for the men and women of our community who serve our country, we have placed a board in our lobby to honor them. If you have a loved one who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces, please bring us a photo (3×5 or smaller) to display. wn

31-year old Daniel Salazar is an escaped inmate from the North Kern State Prison and is believed to be in our area. The vehicle he had stolen to make his escape was located November 4th on Jamestown Road. Salazar is described as a Hispanic male with short black hair, hazel eyes and weighing approximately 185

The Sonora Police Department is Bringing Active Shooter Training to Columbia Junior College, Columbia CA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2018, and February 8, 2018 Sonora Police Department and the ALICE Training Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Training Instructor Certification to Columbia, CA on February 7, 2018, and February 8, 2018. The course