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Police log: Tee box marker brandished

Published: September 3, 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 17

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Dog on Dolores Street bit its owner while the victim was attending to a medical condition.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Found iPhone in the street on Casanova.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Lincoln and 13th for a hazardous condition for downed utility wires. Phone cable was flagged and secured to the side of the roadway.

Carmel Valley: A resident reported his ex-girlfriend entered his home without permission and refused to leave. The female left and agreed not to return, and sent a third person to pick up her furniture and clothing from the home.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim reported lost keys in the business area. Found and returned to owner — mailed via Mail Mart.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of a computer during a shopping trip to Safeway at the Crossroads shopping center. Information only. Subject advised to file a report with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Owner of a San Carlos Street shop reported three suspicious subjects in the store. One was a heavyset female wearing hospital scrubs, another female and a tall male. All three came into the store and spread out. This type of behavior, along with the hospital clothing, made the owner suspicious. Nothing was purchased or taken from the store. The male subject kept setting an expensive camera down inside store. The owner thought the camera may have been stolen from another store. Owner became even more suspicious of subjects when another store owner followed them in and handed the owner a business card with the word, “thieves” written on it. The business owner was referring to the three subjects that just entered the San Carlos Street store. Subjects were never seen in the business area. Report for information only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A large water leak was discovered coming from a brick wall lining the parking area on the north side of Fourth Avenue between Junipero and Torres. The parking area is used by an inn. A call was made, and a subject by the name of Lauren initially instructed officers to leave the leak, and she would deal with it in the morning. Approximately 20 minutes later, the reporting party called back and requested police help her shut the water off. The caller instructed officers to the location of the water shutoff valve. The valve was closed, and the water slowed. It is estimated that at least 100 gallons or more water leaked from the property. No other property appeared damaged.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Credit card compromised via Internet. Items shipped to an address in Clovis. Information faxed to Clovis P.D. for followup.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Non-injury accident on Rio Road.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Non-injury accident on Ocean Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported a subject left a note for her stating she was being followed by gang members from King City. The subject stated she managed to get away from the gang members and just wanted someone to know in case something happened to her. The female did not make contact with the subject. An area check was made for the subject and was met with negative results. King City P.D. was contacted, and a welfare check on the subject was requested. King City P.D. conducted a welfare check, but no one was home.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lost iPhone. Unknown exact location.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of an unresponsive male in a residence. Upon arrival, a male was lying on the floor and a female was administering CPR. Carmel Fire and ambulance were also on scene. The officer relieved the female and began applying chest compressions to the male. After several minutes, the male was resuscitated and was transported to CHOMP for further medical treatment. It was learned that the male might have been under the influence of heroin and had a reaction to the drug that stopped his heart. A needle, which may have used by the patient to possibly self-administer illegal drugs, was found on the floor next to the patient.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Lincoln and 13th for a hazardous condition. Arrived on scene to find a gas leak from an old stove. An attempt was made to shut off the gas main at the owner’s request, but the valve was stuck. At this point, a medical emergency was dispatched and the fire engine responded, as CPR was in progress. The leak was minimal, and adequate ventilation was established to maintain a safe environment. After clearing from the medical, the fire engine crew stopped at the station to gather lubricant and other tools, then returned to the scene, applied lubricant to the shutoff valve and was able shut off the main.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine dispatched to Santa Fe and Ocean for a medical check on a child in a vehicle accident. Upon further evaluation, patient’s parents signed a medical release. Patient in care of parents.

Pebble Beach: Person reported missing items from his residence.

Carmel Valley: The female subject was pulled over on Carmel Valley Road at Pacific Meadows and turned over to CHP for driving under the influence.

Carmel Valley: A male Carmel Valley resident was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim lost a wallet that contained a Texas driver’s license, credit card and miscellaneous papers in an unknown location in the City of Carmel.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Female lost her purse in an unknown location on the Peninsula.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Two juveniles on Fourth Avenue were involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into pushing. The incident occurred two days prior to being reported. No injuries were reported, and neither juvenile showed any signs of injury. Both juveniles were contacted, along with their respective parents, and the disagreement was mediated. Both juveniles were admonished for their actions and advised to contact an adult if the situation occurs again.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Camera turned in by business on Ocean Avenue. Owner was identified by photos stored in the camera and claimed camera at the police station.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Mission Street for expired registration.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of a wallet while at Carmel Beach.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to Flanders Mansion. Arrived on scene to assist building and maintenance and the alarm company service person gain access to the building by providing a key. Upon arrival, personnel had already gained access, as the building and maintenance person had found the key he had misplaced earlier.

Carmel Valley: Victim reported losing her diamond ring at the event.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 41-year-old female was stopped on Ocean Avenue in Carmel for a moving violation and found to be under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently arrested. She submitted to a breath test and was later released on a citation.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carmel units were dispatched to Junipero and Fourth for a report of a disturbance in the back of a taxi cab. Two subjects, 33-year-old male and a 38-year-old female, were contacted and arrested for being drunk in public.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 29-year-old male driver was stopped on Carmelo Street for failure to stop before a limit line and a missing registration tab. Upon investigation driver was determined to be driving under the influence.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Wallet found in the parking lot of the Barnyard shopping center; owner notified. Property returned to owner at 1125 hours.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of a wallet while at Carmel Beach.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched on an unknown medical for an elderly female crying, and while en route, the ambulance was canceled by a caregiver on scene stating there was no medical.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine dispatched for a female on San Carlos Street who had fallen unconscious and was unresponsive as the result of a head injury. Patient transported Code 3 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Walk-in medical at the station for a male experiencing an allergic reaction. Patient transported by ambulance Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched for a male manic depressive experiencing anxiety. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel Valley: Suspect stole blank checks from a residence on Los Laureles Grade. The suspect was arrested by the Monterey Police Department when he attempted to cash two of the checks at Bank of America in Monterey.

Carmel area: Subject pushed to the ground at a residence on El Camito Estrada during an argument

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A traffic stop was conducted on Ocean Avenue for a mechanical violation, and the driver was found with alcohol located in the vehicle. The alcohol belonged to a passenger who was also charged with possession of the alcohol. They were 18 and 17 years old.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Resident reported a problem, false imprisonment, with her taxi driver. The cab driver missed the drop-off point because he got confused. She became upset and told him to stop the car and let her out.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person indicated that someone had switched the same make and model digital camera for one that was in her possession. The camera that was now in her possession was not working. There was no further investigative leads. Information only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: An intoxicated female fell on Ocean Avenue at Lincoln Street, causing injuries to her face. She was transported to CHOMP for treatment.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine dispatched for a female who had fallen off her bicycle in the area of Monte Verde and 12th and experienced left-knee pain. Patient transported code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dispatched to a Valley Place residence for a male with left-rib-area pain. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to a Scenic Road residence in response to an electrical fire.

Carmel Valley: Domestic violence and vandalism occurred at a Carmel Valley Road residence. Suspect was contacted and arrested.

Pebble Beach: Suspect contacted victim on Peisano Road by several unwanted cell phone and text messages.

Carmel Valley: A 36-year-old Wawona resident was on the property of a business on East Carmel Valley Road and interfering with operations. He was intoxicated in a public place and could not care for himself. When he was contacted by staff and asked to leave, he brandished an improvised weapon, a spiked tee-box marker. When deputies arrived, he ran into the Carmel River. Deputies were able to talk him out of the river and take him into custody on fresh charges and an outstanding warrant.

Pebble Beach: A woman stated that she was in an argument with a man. She said the suspect grabbed her from behind and choked her with both hands. The suspect took the victim to the ground and got on top of her. She was unable to move for approximately a minute. The victim was not able to breathe but said she never lost consciousness. She said the suspect also threw a dinner plate at her, hitting her in the lower body. The suspect unplugged the telephone while the victim was speaking to 911. The man was arrested.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen brought a dog into a business, and an employee was bitten. The person was provided first aid by the fire department.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person called in regards to the discovery of his magazine publication being damaged by a citizen who was pasting his business card within one of the pages. Apparently, a series of magazines were affected. The magazines in question were found within the City of

Carmel. The responsible party was contacted and admonished concerning his actions.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carmelo Street resident called in regards to a neighbor who has become quite angry toward her due to a suggestion to modify a good neighbor fence line. The resident was counseled.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: MCSO requested assistance in a DUI investigation. A 47-year-old female driver was given FSTs and found to be intoxicated. She was arrested on Carmel Valley Road and transported to the station for booking. She submitted to a blood draw. She was released on a citation to her sober husband.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to a residence on Guadalupe at Fourth. Investigated the report of a candle burning unattended at the residence.

Carmel Valley: A female Pebble Beach resident was arrested at Carmel Valley Road and Via Mallorca for diving under the influence of alcohol.