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Published: August 27, 2010

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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on San Carlos Street came to the station to report she is being harassed by social networking groups. She could not provide any suspect information, criminal evidence of any wrongdoing or method of how she is being harassed. Report unfounded; party counseled.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Two dogs escaped from the owner’s control on Casanova Street, chased a cat into the owner’s yard and attacked, killing the cat.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male subject, age 25, was contacted at Del Mar on an unrelated matter and found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Subject was arrested and transported to Monterey County Jail on the outstanding warrant and held in lieu of bail.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver pulled out from a parking stall on Monte Verde Street and sideswiped another parked vehicle.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unknown person(s) placed graffiti on portions of a building located in the downtown business district on Sixth Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to 13th and San Carlos for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, fire was out. The cause was determined to be a buildup of dried leaves on top of the engine exhaust manifold, and the damage was estimated at $1,500.

Pebble Beach: Subject on Bristol Lane was taken to CHOMP on a 5150 hold.

Carmel Valley: A juvenile was transported to the hospital for a psychiatric hold after threatening suicide.

Carmel Valley: Resident reported someone trespassed on his property and trimmed a tree without his authorization.

Big Sur: Clear Ridge Road resident reported tree cutting without permit.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Camino Real resident reported that she had been notified by her caretaker that the front door to her

Carmel residence had been found unlocked and open, and a DVD player was missing. The resident advised she didn’t want to file a report. She only requested close patrols of the residence.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A subject on Junipero reported that her juvenile daughter was given illegal drugs by an adult. Case determined to be in the sheriff’s jurisdiction and was referred to MCSO. Report for information only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim stated that sometime between mid-June and July, her left front bumper and wheel well were damaged by an unknown driver on an unknown date and time, possibly in the Carmel area.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man called requesting information about his mother and stated that he was trying to find her after 15 years. The mother was contacted and advised she wants no contact with her son, and she requested no information be given to him. He was advised.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on private property on Dolores Street. Property damage only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver, a 52-year-old female, was stopped on Santa Lucia for driving on the wrong side of the road and found to be DUI. She was arrested and provided a breath test. The vehicle was released to the sober passenger, and the driver was booked and released after posting bail.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim reported the loss of a silver Canon digital Elf camera at Scenic and 13th. The report was taken in the event the camera is found.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Ocean and Dolores for a vehicle accident. Absorbent application at the request of CPD for a past-tense non-injury accident.

Carmel Valley: A juvenile was arrested and lodged into juvenile hall after assaulting her mother and a neighbor.

Carmel area: Person reported his daughter was missing after being picked up at 1530 hours for an AA meeting.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Attempted residential burglary on Casanova Street. No suspect information.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Past-tense burglary to a residence on Casanova Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Responded to a medical call on Guadalupe Street, and the subject was placed in a 5150 hold and transported to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Junipero per California Highway Patrol.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost ring was located.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim on San Carlos Street reported that she was fraudulently misled into a business deal by a con man.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 25-year-old male was arrested on Torres Street for possession of marijuana.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a shop at Ocean and Dolores for a female in her 60s with near syncope. Patient taken to CHOMP by ambulance.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Mission and Sixth for a hazardous condition in the roadway. Substance identified as flour in the road from a catering truck.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Walk-in medical emergency at the fire station for a male in his 30s who lacerated his left thumb while cutting bread at a nearby restaurant. Patient signed a medical release and was transported to CHOMP by POV for stitches.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Ocean and Mission for a female in her 60s who had fallen into a vehicle while at the Concours on the Avenue. Responsible party signed a medical release with the attending medic.

Carmel area: Suspect made annoying phone calls to the victim and trespassed on the victim’s patio.
Pebble Beach: Person reported finding a bone floating in the water at Stillwater Cove.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subsequent to a vehicle check on Ocean Avenue, marijuana was found. The driver of the vehicle was cited and released at the scene.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Graffiti was found in a public restroom on Ocean Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Suspect on Ocean Avenue violated a temporary restraining order.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject vandalized the men’s restroom at Devendorf Park by using a paint marker to write a word.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Found lady’s coin I.D. pouch on Lincoln Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Sixth Avenue but released by Carmel Towing on scene due to lack of the CHP 180 form.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fall on city property on San Carlos Street. Subject transported to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicles towed from the Del Mar lot, Ocean Avenue and Monte Verde Street per CHP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Mission Street resident reported an ongoing neighbor dispute where she felt threatened by her neighbor. Both parties counseled and agreed to contact the P.D. in the future before any further contact between them.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine dispatched for an overdose; patient suicide attempt. Patient placed on 5150 hold and transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched to a Highway 1 residence for a female in seizure; patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Big Sur: At 2042 hours, California State Park rangers requested Monterey County Search and Rescue to respond to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to rescue three subjects who became stranded 80 feet down a cliff. At about 2000 hours, a 22-year-old male led a 16-year-old female and a 13-year-old male into a closed area of the state park. They then climbed down a cliff about 80 feet to a beach area. After they reached the beach, they became stranded and could not climb back up. All three subjects were related and were on vacation from Texas. All three subjects were safely rescued and needed no medical attention.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver, a 23-year-old female, was stopped on Ocean Avenue for a CVC violation and found to have a suspended license and marijuana in the vehicle. Subject cited and released, and her vehicle was impounded.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle observed on the side of the road at Scenic and Eighth Avenue. The driver was under 21 and found to be HBD [had been drinking], and a passenger was found in possession of alcohol while under 21 and marijuana. The suspects, ages 18 and 20, were cited and subsequently released.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Request received from Berkeley Police Department to serve two restraining orders on a subject on Sixth Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost Canon camera in the business area.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen was bitten while capturing a kitten which appeared to have an injured leg. Kitten believed to be feral and was transported to shelter for quarantine.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost cell phone at the beach in Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A dog owner was contacted after his dog was witnessed to be playing extremely aggressively with other dogs on the beach. It appeared the dog was not under voice control and further than 15 feet from the owner. The owner and dog information was documented, and the owner was admonished.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Junipero per CHP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle stopped on Eighth Avenue for a CVC violation, and the 20-year-old male driver was found to be under 21 with a BAC over .05 percent. A rear passenger was also under 21 and found in possession of an alcoholic beverage. Both were cited and released to Presidio of Monterey PD. The vehicle was towed.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched to Garrapata State Park on Highway 1 for a female having difficulty finishing a hike due to overexertion. Patient assisted down trail on own accord and refused transport to hospital. Patient signed a medical release, understanding risks.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine dispatched to a Camino Real residence for a male who may have had a stroke. The patient showed good motor responses but was unable to speak clearly. He did communicate well enough to provide some pertinent information to emergency responders. He was transported to CHOMP Code 3. The patient’s dog was left in the residence with access to ample food and water. The dog would later be taken care of by a family member (son) who was en route from about two hours away.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Walk-in emergency at the station for ring or jewelry removal. A female had a ring stuck on her right ring finger. Other methods of removal were attempted and were unsuccessful. Cut ring off at woman’s request.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched to a High Meadows Lane residence for a female with difficulty breathing. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a Lincoln Street residence for a male who experienced a CVA. Patient transported precautionary Code 3 to CHOMP.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 20-year-old male suspect was arrested on Scenic Road for being under the influence of a controlled substance and in possession of heroin and paraphernalia.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subsequent to a traffic stop on Dolores Street, a 39-year-old passenger was found to be in possession of cocaine and was also under the influence of a controlled substance. He was also found to be in possession of Viagra without a prescription. He was arrested and booked into county jail.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: An anonymous citizen requested a welfare check on a dog on Palou. The dog owner was contacted, and the dog’s health issue was discussed. Treatment is ongoing.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen found a loose dog in the roadway on Carpenter Street and secured it at his residence. The police department was advised, and attempts to locate the owner were made based upon the information from the microchip. The dog owner was contacted and warned, and later the dog was returned to the owner by the finder.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen requested contact with CPD in regard to landlord/tenant issues on Santa Fe and possible Health and Safety Code violations that may have occurred inside a tenant’s private room. Contact made with the citizen, who was provided with options available for dealing with landlord/tenant issues and civil disputes through the use of the civil division of the Monterey County Sheriff’s department. Information was also provided on possible health and safety code violations in regard to occurring in public or in the privacy a private dwelling.

Carmel Valley: A Ferrari banner was taken during the Valley Greens exhibit.

Pebble Beach: A male was arrested for being drunk in public and resisting arrest.

Pebble Beach: A 47-year-old male was arrested at the Lodge for throwing a vase at his girlfriend. He was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. The female victim was also arrested for having four outstanding warrants.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported ongoing restraining-order violations by her ex-boyfriend.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a municipal code violation on Casanova Street —gas leaf blower in use.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Two juveniles, both 17, were arrested for tagging the Devendorf Park restrooms.

Carmel area: A victim called 911 to report his cell phone had been stolen while at a restaurant at the Crossroads two days prior. The victim had a tracking device on the phone which led deputies to the location and eventual arrest of the suspect, a restaurant employee.