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Stolen Vehicle Arrest: Woodland Police Apprehend 15-Year-Old Male

On December 23, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an observant officer from the Woodland Police Department witnessed individuals exiting a reported stolen vehicle that had just been involved in a traffic collision near the 1700 block of College Street. In an attempt to detain the suspects, the officer approached the scene. However, the driver, a 15-year-old male, quickly fled on foot. A short pursuit ensued, and the teenager was successfully apprehended just a block away.

While the passengers were identified, interviewed, and subsequently released to their parents or guardians, the young male responsible for stealing the vehicle faced a slew of charges. The charges against him include vehicle theft, burglary, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, hit and run, resisting or obstructing an officer, shoplifting, and minor in possession of alcohol. As a result, he was booked at the juvenile detention facility.

Vandalism Arrest: Michelle Raiter Causes Property Damage

On December 23, at around 9:50 a.m., the Woodland Police Department received a distress call from a local business located on the 700 block of Main Street. The caller reported a female individual banging on windows and causing a disturbance. Before the police arrived at the scene, the woman, identified as 34-year-old Woodland resident Michelle Raiter, broke a large window.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers promptly arrested Raiter, who showed resistance during the process. While being escorted to a police vehicle, Raiter struck an officer in the face with her knee. Fortunately, the officer sustained no injuries. Raiter was subsequently booked at the Yolo County Jail, facing charges of felony vandalism and resisting or delaying an officer.

Commercial Burglaries: Investigation Underway

In the early hours of December 24, at approximately 2:21 a.m., the Woodland Police Department responded to an alarm activation at a business complex situated between West Court Street and West Main Street. Video security footage revealed evidence of forced entry into three separate businesses within the complex, with one of the businesses being the target of an attempted theft. Unfortunately, the suspect(s) did manage to successfully steal property from one of the three businesses.

The identity of the suspect(s) remains unknown at this time, but the case is actively being investigated by the Woodland Police Department. It was determined that the suspect(s) fled the scene in a newer model Honda Sedan. The authorities urge anyone with information related to these commercial burglaries to come forward and assist in the investigation.

Criminal Threats Arrest: Diamond Sanchez Apprehended

In response to a distress call reporting a male individual threatening to kill family members with a sword, Woodland Police Department officers swiftly intervened on the evening of December 24. The incident took place on the 1000 block of Sixth Street, where 42-year-old Woodland resident Diamond Sanchez was identified as the perpetrator making the threats.

Upon police arrival, Sanchez managed to flee the scene. However, diligent officers continued their search, leading to Sanchez’s eventual contact in the early hours of December 25, around 12:11 am, on the 1000 block of Sixth Street. After surrendering to the officers and K9 Rickey, Sanchez was arrested and subsequently booked into the Yolo County Jail. In addition to the charges of criminal threats, Sanchez also faced outstanding warrants.

Woodland Police Department Update

Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST)

The Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) of the Woodland Police Department, despite being short-staffed due to injuries and vacations during the holiday season, remained committed to serving the community. Throughout the week, HOST made 15 contacts and offered services to eight individuals; however, none accepted the assistance.

In an effort to maintain public safety and cleanliness, HOST also tagged three camps and conducted a cleanup operation on one of them. To ensure the safety of downtown Woodland, HOST carried out six patrols during the week. Furthermore, due to staff shortages, HOST stepped up by covering two additional patrol shifts.

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