WPD Cadet accepted to master’s degree program

Congratulations are in order for Watsonville Police Cadet Captain Katelyn Meyer who was recently accepted to San Jose State University’s Research and Experimental Psychology Master’s Program!

She began her journey as a cadet i...

WPD CARE Team working to help individuals & families affected by mental illness

We’re living in stressful times and it’s absolutely normal for many of us to feel anxious, sad, or even overwhelmed. 

The good news is there is help. Our Crisis Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team continues to provid...

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Watsonville. Since the beginning of the year, we have received nearly a dozen reports. Every single one of these thefts occurred overnight.

Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain metals that a...

Watsonville Police Chief David Honda to retire

Dear Community of Watsonville, 

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement after more than 30 years in public service. It has been a privilege and honor to serve you, the City of Watsonville, with some of the finest men and women in l...

César Chávez Day of Service

Today we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader and labor movement activist César Chávez.

Chávez is best known for his efforts to gain better working conditions for the thousands of workers who labored on farms fo...

Watsonville Police Department releases annual report

The intent of this report is to provide you with some insight into the organization of your department, highlight the major events of the previous year, and introduce new or innovative programs.  

As you read this report, we hope that reviewing th...

Watsonville Police welcome three new officers

Say hello to the latest officers to join the Watsonville Police Department!

The trio—Chance Denecke, Angel Hernandez, and Marcos Rios—was sworn in by Chief Honda Thursday afternoon.

Officer Trainees Denecke, Hernandez, and Rios will start our 6-month Field ...

Monarch Services and WPD ongoing partnership

Thank you, Monarch Services for providing our officers a refresher course on the resources your agency offers to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Our department works hand-in-hand with Monarch Services to ensure servic...

WPD Sergeant graduates from prestigious leadership program

New lobby hours starting January 19

Starting January 19, we will be modifying the hours the police lobby is open to the public.  

Our new lobby hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. 

We’d like to remind the community that there are alterna...

Local kids spend a month raising funds for families affected by breast cancer

What a sweet gesture! 

Rubi and Eli spent an entire month raising funds for our 2020 Pink Patch Project campaign, which helps local families affected by breast cancer.

The duo managed to raise $240 just in time for our official check presentation t...

WPD campaign raises more than $13,600 for families affected by breast cancer

More than $13,600 was raised during the Watsonville Police Department’s 2020 Pink Patch Project campaign.

Every year in October, the campaign aims to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and support research organizations in combati...

WPD awarded more than $107,000 in grants to increase road, bicycle and pedestrian safety

The Watsonville Police Department has been awarded two grants totaling $107,500 to increase road, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. 

A $65,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will assist us in our efforts to reduce deaths and inju...