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Police log: Outbreak of nap-taking
Published: July 3, 2009
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 log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 31-year-old male, contacted on San Carlos Street, displayed the objective signs of intoxication. Subject was arrested for public intoxication and lodged at the Monterey Police Department until sober. He was released on a citation.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Officers responded to a report of a small loose dog in the roadway on Junipero. The dog returned to the residence and was secured. Animal control officer obtained information, and a warning was given.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Lasuen reported a female adult knocked on his door and went inside his house. The female was upset and had run away from her home. The female had a caretaker. The caretaker was contacted and she picked up the subject.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic stop on a subject driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed on Rio Road at Ladera. The driver, a 64-year-old male, was found to be operating his motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Carmel area: Two males treated at CHOMP for injuries they said were sustained in a fight. Upon contact, each victim gave a different story, including location of the fight and how many people were involved.
Carmel Valley: Woman told sheriff’s deputy she was having an argument with her boyfriend.
Carmel Valley: Woman told sheriff’s deputy she was having an argument with her boyfriend.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a non injury accident located at Fourth Avenue and San Carlos Street.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Hit-and-run on a parked vehicle on Camino Real.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A request for assistance was provided to a citizen in regards to suspicious activity on Dolores Street. Close patrol requested.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Outside assist provided regarding a theft.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 20-year-old female was booked.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence. The incident was determined to be a smoke-detector activation. No fire unintentional.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence at Santa Rita and Third. Gas was mistaken for smoke.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Junipero and Fourth for a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill. Removed hazard.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance were dispatched to a residence on Santa Fe. Arrived on scene to find a female in her 80s experiencing back pain, yet mobile enough to walk to the ambulance. Provided first aid and checked for injuries. Provided basic life support. Transported person.
Carmel area: Person reported a projector valued at $746 was stolen from a school. No suspects.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A City of Carmel street sign on Rio Road was struck by a vehicle in an apparent act of vandalism. Other signs at this location have been previously struck and destroyed in a similar fashion.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unknown person on Scenic Road sent tips on a possible terrorist plot. Later found to have no merit.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Lincoln Street reported a verbal dispute over a civil matter. Person wanted this incident documented and requested no further action.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person called to report a voluntary repossession processed on Junipero Avenue. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system as a repossession.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of a cell phone. He had it while patronizing a coffee shop on Ocean Avenue in the business district. Discovered the loss after taking a walk down to Carmel Beach and returning to the business district.
Big Sur: A 25-year-old female San Francisco resident went on a hike in the Big Sur area and did not return within an agreed-upon time. The Monterey Co. Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team was activated for the search. She had last been seen by her companions in the day-use area of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. SAR Team and dog located the victim. She was incapacitated up a steep drainage on the north side of the Big Sur River. She had fallen 20 feet, sustaining serious injuries. She was stabilized and carried back to the roadway for transport by ambulance.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Two juveniles, ages 15 and 17, were contacted in a vehicle on Lasuen and found to be intoxicated. They were also found to be in possession of alcoholic beverages. They were cited and released to their parents.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a missing person, last seen on June 17 at 0730 hours. Subject has attempted suicide in the past. Subject returned home safely.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported an art gallery intentionally took orders and failed to pay their supplier for products which their customers ordered in good faith from the merchant and had paid the merchant.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person called in regards to losing her cell phone near Carmel Beach on Friday, June 12, at approximately 2130 hours.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver stopped on Carpenter Street for a CVC violation and found to be unlicensed. He was cited and released. The registered owner was also cited for allowing the unlicensed person to use his vehicle.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance were dispatched to a restaurant on Junipero Street for a male in his 30s with near syncope. Patient refused transportation and signed a medical release with the attending paramedic.
Pebble Beach: Anonymous report of suspicious male displaying bizarre behavior. Subject was found and was not a danger to himself or others and was not intoxicated. He was guided out of Pebble Beach and allowed to leave.
Pebble Beach: Report of possible credit card fraud.
Pebble Beach: Resident reported theft of documents from a 17 Mile Drive address. Occurred sometime between Feb. 12 and June 17.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Monte Verde Street reported being sent suspicious letter and wanted to know if it had merit. After a brief investigation, it was found that the letter had no merit, and the person was advised.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver, age 31, was stopped on Lincoln Street for using a cell phone while driving. Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of marijuana. Driver cited and marijuana confiscated.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unlocked vehicle on Dolores Street was entered, and miscellaneous items were taken by an unknown suspect.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost cell phone was located at Del Mar and returned to owner via Mail Mart services.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of lost jewelry June 14.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Property found in the restrooms at the beach.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost credit card returned to owner
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Outside assist regarding a missing person.
Pebble Beach: Sawmill Gulch Road resident reported damage to front window of residence, possibly by BB shot.
Big Sur: Recovery of a 21-speed bicycle that was about 20 feet off the roadway on a steep cliff edge on Highway 1. It appeared the bicycle fell off a vehicle. The rescue team checked the area for a body or other personal property in the area, but couldn’t find anything.
Carmel Valley: Anonymous reporting party wished to report littering on Scarlett Road.
Carmel Valley: Person on Paso Hondo reported a civil issue with her landlord.
Carmel Valley: An ongoing dispute between neighbors was reported.
Carmel Valley: An anonymous person reported possible child abuse. The report was found to have no merit.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male resident claimed he was assaulted in a local bar by the bartender and patrons. After contacting the bartender and other patrons in the bar, it was determined that the male resident claiming the assault was the actual aggressor and was asked to leave from the bar by security. No merit.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Burglary on Carmelo Street.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim on Torres Street reported that an unknown person vandalized his vehicle.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Ocean Ave and at Del Mar, Carmel Beach for a male lying face down in the sand, unresponsive. Arrived on scene to find a 19-year-old male who was taking a nap. He refused treatment.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Second Avenue stated he had two Russian turtles that he placed into a specially fabricated outdoor arena in his front yard. He fed the turtles, and approximately 45 minutes, later the turtles were missing. The person believed that someone in the neighborhood may have taken the turtles to play with them. A sign was erected stating to return the turtles, and after one hour of the sign’s being up, the turtles miraculously appeared back in the arena. No suspect info.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence on Santa Fe. Arrived on scene to find a 73-year-old male with no apparent medical problem. His wife insisted he needed to go to the hospital. There have been ongoing issues at this location, and numerous 911 calls, which were the result of the wife’s/mother’s actions. This particular incident turned out to be non-medical/non-emergency, and the female was talked to about her behavior by police personnel on scene.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence on Torres Street. Emergency personnel were told by Fire Comm that two people were found not conscious and not responding. Arrived on scene and were canceled immediately by police personnel on scene. The two people in question were taking a nap.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence on San Carlos Street. Arrived on scene to find a female in her 40s in a pickup truck parked in the driveway, experiencing a possible altered level of consciousness. Her roommate said she found her in the truck and told emergency personnel about the patient’s history of seizure activity and how she refuses to take her seizure medication. This was also confirmed by the patient’s boyfriend later. Firefighters assisted with patient assessment, packaging and gathering information. Ambulance transported person to Community Hospital. Fire personnel obtained more history on the patient from her boyfriend via a phone call and relayed the information to the ambulance crew upon arrival at the hospital.
Carmel Valley: Victim reported his business had been vandalized with graffiti. He did not know when the incident occurred. He also reported his neighbor had graffiti on his business. Case suspended.
Carmel Valley: Two juvenile subjects took ice cream bars from a store. One of them entered the store and the other stood watch outside. Owner does not wish to press charges. Case suspended.
Carmel Valley: Person stated her friend’s home had been burglarized. She had no details as to what was taken. Case continues.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject, a 24-year-old male, was stopped on Ocean Avenue for having white lights on the rear of his car. His license was also found to be suspended. Cited driver and released. Impounded car for 30 days.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Found cell phone located and returned to owner
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported losing his wallet near the bus stop on Sixth Avenue. Came in said needed a report to get the ID renewed in San Jose. He provided the information with no formal ID, just verbally. Report for information purposes.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Female reported that her purse had been stolen from a local art gallery on Dolores Street while she was working an event. Female later found her purse but without her wallet and credit cards.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched to Del Ciervo and 17 Mile Drive. The incident was determined to a motor vehicle accident without injuries. Canceled by fire personnel on scene.
Carmel Valley: A resident in Carmel Valley found his neighbor dead.
Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident was arrested for violation of probation and driving on a suspended license.
Carmel area: Composite roof shingles and skylight were broken during a residential vandalism.