HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel Fire Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s police log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

Carmel area: A burglary occurred at a Carmel Rancho Boulevard dentist’s office. Front window smashed out; nothing taken.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 22-year-old male was booked at San Carlos and 13th for driving without a license.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen who was house watching a residence on Camino Real for a hospitalized friend inadvertently locked the keys in the house. Firefighters and police tried to gain access without causing damage, but were unable to. After finding no other way to gain access into the house, a locksmith was called, and entry was made to retrieve the house keys.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen reported a fall on city property along the east side of Mission, north of Seventh Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen on Santa Rita reported his spouse to be overdue and possibly lost, due to complications from a medical condition. A search was conducted, and the spouse’s vehicle was located in the downtown business district. While continuing the search for the spouse, she returned home on foot.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance were dispatched to a Santa Fe residence and found a female in her 80s experiencing pain and tightness between the shoulder blades. She was transported to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Carpenter Street. Arrived on scene to find a male patient in his 50s experiencing severe cramping pain in his left leg. Provided first aid and checked for injuries, took diagnostics and gathered information. The patient refused further treatment and transport, stating he would drive himself to the hospital. He was provided with contact information for fire and police personnel in case he needed further assistance while transporting himself.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Casanova and Seventh for a haz-mat incident. A citizen heard air escaping from a conduit attached to the utility pole, thinking it was natural gas. The gas monitor was used to determine if the air was hazardous, and it was not. PG&E was notified to investigate the air escaping from the conduit.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a bank on San Carlos Street for a female patient in her 50s who was experiencing left elbow pain, a small abrasion on her left knee and left hip pain. Provided first aid and checked for injuries, providing ice upon the patient’s request. Otherwise, the patient refused treatment and transport.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to a playground on Camino del Monte for a person in distress. Firefighters retrieved a skateboard which had accidentally entered a storm drain and returned it to the owner.

Carmel Valley: A Schulte Road resident reported a large, loud party in the area of her home. Deputies area and found a parent shutting down an unauthorized party that his adult daughter had hosted.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Three weapons were turned in to the Carmel Police Department on June 23, 1996. The weapons were stored in the Carmel Police Department firing range. Weapons turned in to property for destruction.

Carmel Valley: A 51-year-old female suspect was found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while operating a motor vehicle on West Carmel Valley Road.

Big Sur: Employees of a Big Sur hotel found one of their occupants, a 56-year-old female, deceased in her room.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a non-injury accident on Lincoln south of Ocean.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported past-tense observations of frequently seeing dogs unattended on Carmel Beach. The citizen believes surfers are leaving their dogs on the beach while they are in the water. Close patrols will be conducted.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a non-injury accident on Dolores and Seventh.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim called and stated that she was not receiving assistance from a local bank officials with regards to various discrepancies related to her business checking account. The female claimed that there were various charges which were not valid and was seeking reimbursement. She was counseled with regards to the situation. The female will be conducting followup with a member of the bank’s corporate division for further assistance.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen was contacted on Mission at Seventh and was found to be driving a vehicle with false tabs affixed to the license plate. The citizen admitted he had taken the valid tags from his scooter and had placed them on his SUV.