HERE’ÄôS 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’Äôs Office last week. This week’Äôs log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost camera on Lincoln Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a past-tense burglary to a residence on San Antonio Avenue. Taken were a refrigerator and a washer.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Camera lost somewhere in the area of Ocean Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic accident reported on Casanova Street.

Pebble Beach: Women reported someone stole the CD player and a Banks PDA from her unlocked Dodge pickup truck while it was parked on Bird Rock Road.

Pebble Beach: Man discovered someone stole his Nokia cellular phone from his unlocked vehicle while it was parked on Forest Lodge Road.

Big Sur: Two unknown suspects broke the window of a vehicle while it was parked Highway 1. They were scared away by the vehicle’Äôs alarm and did not take any items.

COLUMBUS DAY

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of an injured raccoon in the roadway on Junipero. Upon arrival, the injured raccoon was captured and wildlife services were notified.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person called in regards to property damage on Lincoln Street. The responsible party who caused the damage was contacted and agreed to resolve the matter. No further action.
Pebble Beach: Anonymous person requested a welfare check of an elderly female.

Carmel area: Person at a Crossroads restaurant stated a female had been contacting him and accusing him of a crime. Case continues pending further investigation.

Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident reported an intoxicated subject might try to drive away from her home. Deputies contacted the male subject and arrested him for violation of probation, two counts.

Carmel area: Residences near Carmel River and Highway 1 were told about a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service.

Pebble Beach:¬ÝMan called the sheriff’Äôs office after discovering his employer’Äôs home on Sloat Road had been burglarized.

Carmel area: Victim received a disturbing post on her online profile.

Carmel Valley: A Carmel resident reported finding lost property on Carmel Valley Road at Prado del Sol. Deputies took possession of the found property. Case continues pending claim of ownership.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to Guadalupe Street and Fourth Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary. This burglary appeared to be related to several others in the area during the same timeframe.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported that upon returning to his vacation home on Casanova Street, he found a woman with a baby who wasn’Äôt supposed to be there. The woman admitted to trespassing and was allowed to stay overnight due to inclement weather and nighttime hours. Person then drove the woman to S.F. to a friend’Äôs house. Person was asked what action he wanted the department to take but said he only wanted to document the incident in case it happened again but did not wish officer contact or charges brought against the woman. Person was advised that other county resources were available to the woman and her child. Child was reported as healthy and cared for.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Property damage on Monte Verde Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: At approximately 1400 hours, there was a report of a tree that had fallen onto the roof of a hotel on San Carlos Street. Upon arrival, the officer saw a medium-sized pine tree that had broken in half and was resting across San Carlos Street. The top portion had struck a small portion of the roof and rain gutter. Photos of the tree and damage were taken, and the owner of the hotel was contacted.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Two male suspects were arrested in Salinas in regards to a 1989 Bentley stolen from an underground parking garage in Carmel. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Crespi reported that sometime during the recent storm, a tree limb from a city tree broke off and damaged her roof, gutter and railing. The person reported this to city hall, and it was referred to the forestry division for a report. Photos of the damage were taken by the forestry division.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Lobos and First for a power line down. PG&E on scene.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched for a male with difficulty breathing secondary to Continuous Positive Air Pressure device disconnection. Patient transported Code 3 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to San Antonio and 11th for a water or steam leak. Shut down system.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Forest to pump water from a flooded basement. Crews assisted the occupant with running the generator and sump pump.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Utility dispatched to Junipero for a water removal from an office. Crew pumped out a 10-by-10-foot basement with 18 inches of water.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to San Antonio and 10th for a power line down. Referred to PG&E.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance was dispatched to a Yankee Point Drive residence for a victim of a fall. Ambulance transported to CHOMP

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Ocean and Carpenter for a power line down in the roadway as a result of a broken tree limb. Crew secured the area and assisted with traffic control until PG&E cleared the downed residential service.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Junipero and Fifth for a small water leak from under the windows in apartment No. 2, creating a small wet spot on the carpet. The occupant was advised to contact the buildings property manager for repairs.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Utility dispatched to Dolores and Fifth for a water evacuation at the Carmel post office, which had flooding in its garage due to power outage. Crew pumped out 12 inches of water from the garage to allow access for mail delivery vehicles.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Casanova and 12th for an activated smoke detector due to storm power outage. Crew replaced battery in detector.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Carmelo and Fourth for a power line down. Referred to PG&E.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Junipero and 10th for a power line down. Notified PG&E.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Torres and Mountain View for a cable line downed due to a broken tree limb. Crew secured cable and broken tree limb out of traffic and flagged.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Monte Verde Street for a subject found on arrival to be deceased. Contacted Monterey County Coroner’Äôs Office.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Lobos and Third for a power line down. Referred to PG&E.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Santa Rita and Fourth for a power line down. Secured the area. All city agencies notified of tree down; private property, no hazards.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to San Carlos and Seventh for the removal of victim(s) from a stalled elevator, due to a power outage. Crews lowered the elevator manually and removed the two occupants.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Torres and Fourth for a power line down. PG&E at scene.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Eighth and Casanova for a power line down. PG&E notified.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Guadalupe and Fourth for a power line down. Taped off tree and wires. Both ends of house drop on ground.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Scenic and Eighth for a secondary pole-to-pole wire down. Crew secured area and awaited arrival of PG&E.

Carmel area: Subject was arrested on Rio Road for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and probation violations.

Pebble Beach: Subject reported the burglary of a house that he is working at on 17 Mile Drive.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Responded to an alarm activation at Mission and Sixth. Upon arrival, officer found a 4-by-6-foot window broken. The business was secured, and no forced entry was noted. It appeared an unknown suspect threw a rock through the window.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on Ocean Avenue. Property damage only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to multiple reports of vehicle burglaries through the city on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14. These burglaries were connected to other vehicle burglaries in the jurisdictions of CSUMB and Marina P.D.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Carmelo and Seventh for a power line down. Removed hazard: Loose cable wire placed to side of street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Mission and Ocean for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, CFD personnel saw light smoke emitting from the engine compartment and wheel wells. CFD personnel in full PPE initially utilized a portable extinguisher, while other personnel advanced a hoseline. Fire was controlled. Investigation showed some vegetative debris from the roadway had made its way into the lower wheel well area on the driver’Äôs front side. Some engine compartment insulation and plastic covering seemed to be the only material that ignited. Estimated loss to vehicle was unable to be determined. Owner advised to have vehicle towed to mechanic for full assessment of any damage to the vehicles’Äô systems.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Junipero between Fifth and Sixth for a water evacuation. Removed water with fire service pumps.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Investigated a matter of possible grand theft on Mission Street ultimately deemed civil by the district attorney’Äôs office. The matter concerned an ongoing dispute between several investor/participants in a limited liability corporation.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CFD was assisted in gaining entry into a Casanova Street residence after it was reported that some type of alarm was activated and could be heard from outside. CFD requested assistance to determine if a medical or hazardous emergency existed inside the residence with the possibility that the homeowner may be unable to respond to the door. Entry made into the residence, which was found to be unoccupied. A smoke detector had been activated due to malfunction in the garage of the residence. A cellular contact number for the resident was located, and a message was left for the homeowner in regard to the actions taken by public safety.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units conducted a welfare check on a San Carlos Street resident after a coworker expressed concern that the resident may be suicidal. The resident was contacted and found to be under a great deal of stress. The resident opted to a voluntary committal to CHOMP for evaluation.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to a business on Ocean between Dolores and Lincoln for a heat-detector activation in zone 5, the bakery kitchen. Occupants contacted alarm company for a service technician.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to the Carmel Plaza parking garage for an alarm system activation due to overheated elevator control equipment. Elevator technician on scene for servicing; alarm system reset by Plaza maintenance staff.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a 15th Avenue residence for a possible DBF. Ambulance arrived but was canceled by Cal Fire on scene.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Guadalupe and Second for a power line down. Determined to be cable/TV wires. No hazard. Removed to side of road.

Pebble Beach: Victim reported the theft of three trash cans.

Carmel Valley: The victim reported a ’ÄúNo Trespassing’Äù sign had been stolen.

Carmel Valley: Deputies responded to a report of a possible suicidal subject. He denied being suicidal or having considered suicide.

Carmel area: Person in Carmel Woods reported suspicious circumstances involving her residence. A window she left open was later found closed when she returned home.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 21-year-old male suspect was stopped on Santa Rita and cited for driving on a suspended license.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 43-year-old female subject was found lying in a drainage ditch at Santa Rita and Second Avenue at 1619 hours. CRFA and CFD were dispatched to the scene, as the female had suffered minor abrasions to the knee and legs, but she refused medical treatment or transport to CHOMP. The subject displayed the objective signs of intoxication and was unable to care for herself. The subject was arrested and booked into county jail for public intoxication.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units viewed a physical fight at a San Carlos Street tavern and arrested one of the involved parties, a 29-year-old male. The second subject involved in the fight fled the scene but was later identified and contacted by CPD.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence on San Antonio for a female in her 60s with difficulty breathing. Patient taken to CHOMP by ambulance.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Mission and Fifth for a water leak involving a broken 1-inch water service to the hotel’Äôs east building. Cal-Am Water contacted to turn off the commercial water meter.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a hotel on Junipero Street for a male in his 70s with an uncontrollable nose bleed. Patient taken to CHOMP by ambulance.

Pebble Beach: Person on Strawberry Hill Road reported her vehicle was damaged by a glass bottle thrown through the rear window.

Carmel area: Resident found deceased in a Santa Rita Street residence.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subsequent to a traffic stop on Ocean Avenue, the 19-year-old male driver was found to be DUI, in possession of stolen property, in possession of alcohol and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The 17-year-old passenger and the driver were cited and released to a parent/sober driver.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on Carmelo Street resulted in injury.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report that someone stole water from an unoccupied home on Carpenter Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Ocean and Mission for a vehicle lockout.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched for a female syncopal event. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence at San Carlos and 11th for a possible haz-mat. Arrived on scene and told there was a ’Äútoxic’Äù odor prior to arrival. Upon arrival, there was no sign of such odors.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Junipero and Eighth for a power line down. The wire was television cable.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a residence on Pescadero. Reported broken water pipe in street to Fire Comm.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Carmelo and Seventh for a motor-vehicle accident. Male with neck and back pain transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Pebble Beach: An unknown subject entered the residence and took items of value. They also took a vehicle without the owner’Äôs consent.

Carmel area: Some tools were found in the roadway at Carpenter and Lower Trail, and turned in as found property.

Carmel area: Anonymous person wanted a welfare check on her friend on Rio Road who had been in a verbal argument with her husband earlier.

Carmel area: Deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress in the area of Outlook. After investigation, it was determined that the only crime committed was a hit-and-run traffic collision.

Carmel area: Unknown subjects vandalized several windows and doors at Carmel High School.6