Sheriff Eddie Engram

The Sonoma County Sheriff's office proudly welcomed five new deputies and one civilian team member during yesterday's swearing-in ceremony.
We are excited to have these dedicated individuals join our team. Please join us in welcoming them to the Sheriff's Office.

Injured Hiker Safely Rescued from Taylor Mountain Regional Park

On Sunday, May 10, at approximately 4:01 p.m., Henry-1 was requested to help locate an injured hiker at Taylor Mountain Regional Park. Regional Parks rangers and Regional Parks deputies heard the call come out over the radio and responded to help. The Henry-1 crew successfully located the hiker along the Todd Creek Trail and relayed the location to responding personnel on the ground.

Crews from Medic Ambulance arrived and provided patient care until a Regional Parks Unit deputy and a Regional Parks ranger were able to drive a vehicle up the trail and park close enough to safely load the patient. The hiker was then transported down the trail to a waiting ambulance in the parking lot.

This response highlights the strong partnership between the Sheriff’s Office, Henry-1, Medic Ambulance, and Sonoma County Regional Parks staff. Working together allowed crews to quickly locate, treat, and safely transport the injured hiker from a difficult-to-access area.

Retail Theft Suspects Arrested After Pursuit in Santa Rosa

On May 4, 2026, at about 3:02 p.m., a deputy on patrol received a report that a number of tools had just been stolen from Home Depot in Windsor. The suspect vehicle was described as a white Ford F-150.

The deputy located the truck as it exited Highway 12 onto Dutton Avenue in Santa Rosa and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop and drove away. The deputy began a pursuit. The suspect drove westbound on Highway 12, then swerved off the road into a creek bed between Highway 12 and Occidental Road.

The deputy ordered the driver, later identified as Kalial Abbushi, out of the truck. He complied. Additional deputies and officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department arrived shortly after. There were four people in the truck, including Abbushi. The truck and its occupants are also suspected of other retail thefts throughout the Bay Area.

Three of the four occupants were arrested and booked on the following charges:

Kalial Abbushi, 45, of San Leandro, was arrested for felony organized retail theft for and for felony evading a peace officer for failing to stop and leading deputies on a pursuit. Abbushi was on Post Release Community Supervision and had an outstanding felony warrant for evading a police officer out of another Bay Area county. He is being held without bail.

Aubrey Brambley, 20, transient, was arrested for felony organized retail theft for her suspected role in the coordinated theft, misdemeanor petty theft for the theft of merchandise, and misdemeanor receiving known stolen property for possessing items believed to be stolen. She was released with a citation to appear.

Jason Lopez-Willis, 27, of Santa Rosa, was arrested for misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence restraining order and misdemeanor contempt of court for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions. His bail was set at $45,000, and he remains in custody.

The fourth occupant was released at the scene.

Quick reporting by the store helped deputies respond quickly and led to these arrests. We would like to thank Santa Rosa Police for their assistance.

Case #: SD260504016

Sonoma Man Arrested for Narcotics Sales

On May 2, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m., detectives with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 100 block of Vista Drive in Sonoma, following a months-long narcotics investigation.

Detectives knocked and announced their presence at the front door. When an individual inside the residence shut and locked the door, denying entry, detectives forced entry. Multiple individuals were detained during the investigation.

During the search, detectives located over one pound of suspected co***ne, U.S. currency, narcotics packaging materials, a firearm, and ammunition in the master bedroom.

Detectives arrested 44-year-old Cristian Castaneda for the sale of narcotics and booked him into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility. After being processed, he was released on a citation in accordance with current zero-bail policies.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to fighting illegal drug activity through ongoing enforcement efforts, aiming to protect the community and uphold public safety.

Prepared by: Sergeant Juan Valencia, Public Information Officer

Case No: 260502-016

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an armed individual discharging a firearm at the SMART train platform on Airport Boulevard in Larkfield.

On 4/29/26 at about 10:40 a.m., Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a subject firing a gun from the platform. Deputies arrived on scene within two minutes, quickly securing the area and establishing a perimeter to ensure public safety. A Nixle was promptly sent out for people to stay out of the area during the police activity.

Utilizing a drone and Henry-1, deputies assessed the situation from a distance to determine whether the suspect was actively armed. After carefully coordinating a tactical plan and confirming the individual was not holding a weapon, deputies approached and safely took the suspect into custody without incident. A subsequent search revealed the suspect was in possession of an airsoft G***k replica handgun concealed in his waistband.

The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old juvenile from Sonoma County who is currently on active probation out of another Bay Area county. Due to his age, his identity will not be released.
He was booked into Sonoma County Juvenile Hall on the following charges:

• Sonoma County Ordinance 19A – Illegal discharge of a small arms device

• California Penal Code § 369i(a)(1) – Disrupting train operations

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol, SMART, and Sonoma County Fire for their assistance during this incident.

Detective Sergeant Ed Wilkinson
End of Watch: April 17, 1977

Detective Sergeant Edward Francis Wilkinson was killed on April 17, 1977, while piloting the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, “Angel 1.” Sergeant Wilkinson was returning to the helicopter hangar at the Sonoma County Airport after searching for a missing nine year old girl when the helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed into a field on Barnes Road, approximately one half mile south of River Road.

Also injured in the 4:30 p.m. crash was helicopter observer Reserve Deputy Gloria Baxter. Sergeant Wilkinson was severely injured and succumbed to his injuries later that night. Reserve Deputy Baxter suffered major injuries but ultimately recovered.

Sergeant Wilkinson started the Department’s helicopter program and served as its first pilot. That program remains in operation today and has been credited with saving countless lives through search and rescue, law enforcement, and medical air ambulance services.

The Wilkinson Valor Award was created in Sergeant Wilkinson’s memory to honor fellow officers for acts of heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty.

Sergeant Wilkinson was a 17 year veteran of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department. His ashes were scattered at sea.

We honor and remember his sacrifice and enduring legacy.