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Police log: 'Please take my father's gun'

Published: November 30, 2012

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


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported a barking dog at a neighbor’s residence on Third Avenue. Upon arrival, no barking could be heard until waiting in the area. After approximately 10 minutes, the dog started continuously barking. The owner was not at home and was contacted via telephone. The dog owner returned home and secured the dog inside the house. A bark device will be purchased in the next couple of days.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Officer was advised by a citizen of an aggressive dog problem. Officer responded and spoke with the dog owner. Followup made with a related call. Information obtained from resident and dog owner, and warning discussed with the dog owners.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person came into the station to report the loss of a wallet containing driver’s license, credit cards and Social Security Card. The report is being taken in the event the items are turned over to the police department for safekeeping.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units were dispatched because of a subject refusing to leave a business on San Carlos Street. On arrival, the subject was involved in a verbal dispute with the business owner inside the business. The owner requested the subject leave and only return when sober. The subject was escorted out of the business without further incident and was found to be able to care for himself. He was warned not to return until sober.

Carmel area: Man reported that unknown persons vandalized his vehicle by shattering the rear driver’s side window. There is no indication of the vehicle being entered.

Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident reported being involved in an altercation with her spouse and requested the incident be documented. Deputies contacted reporting party who advised the incident had only been verbal.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Small piece of jewelry found in the roadway on 12th Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim of malicious mischief to a vehicle, which was parked near a Torres Street residence, and both parking lamp lens covers were broken.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported a subject on Second Avenue conducting work without a state license issued.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Lobos Street resident reported his window to his residence, which is located on the east side (double-pane window), had been broken via unknown means. Information only.

Pacific Grove: On Wednesday at approximately 1230 hours, an officer was dispatched to a report of a female transient with a large black dog sleeping in the post office at night. Based on the description, officers knew the transient’s identification based on recent contact with her. Today, the person requested she leave the post office and not stay there any longer. She did leave the post office but left a backpack and blanket inside the lobby area. Officer collected the backpack and blanket, and lodged them at the P.D. for safekeeping pending return to owner. Officer advised that the transient would be given a trespass admonishment to discourage future trespassing at the post office. Information only.

Pacific Grove: Report of possible child physical abuse. Investigation ongoing.

Pacific Grove: Victim reported a piece of artwork was stolen from within her office on Central Avenue while she was away.

Pacific Grove: Graffiti on the backstop of a baseball field.

Big Sur: Woman reported that her sister was overdue from a camping trip in the Big Sur area.

Pebble Beach: Person reported finding a door open at a residence on 17 Mile Drive. The residence was checked and nothing suspicious located.

Carmel area: Woman reported her vehicle was broken into via window smash on Nov. 12 while it was parked at Point Lobos. This occurred between 1530 and 1720 hours. Taken was a purse and contents. No suspects.

Carmel area: Woman reported her vehicle was broken into via window smash on Oct. 25, while parked at Point Lobos. This occurred between 1740 hours and 1850 hours. Taken was a tote bag and contents. No suspects.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Money found on pathway near beach on Scenic Road.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Fourth Avenue.

Pacific Grove: Victim reported someone broke into a Central Avenue business and stole property. Possible suspect information. Victim will provide itemized list of stolen property at a later time.

Pacific Grove: Esplanade resident reported ex-wife took stored property from in-law’s residence in Montana while deployed.

Pacific Grove: Grand Avenue business reported a folding store sign had been stolen from the sidewalk.

Pacific Grove: Lobos resident reported her ex-boyfriend was found sleeping on the ground outside her door, and her bedroom window had been broken from outside. Male left the scene before police arrived. Female had to leave scene for doctor’s appointment. Will go to station to provide followup interview.

Pacific Grove: Child molestation reported on David Avenue.

Pebble Beach: An El Bosque Lane resident was found to be a gravely disabled adult and unable to care for herself.

Carmel Valley: Subject was contacted on Esquiline after his wife reported he may be suicidal. Subject did not meet the criteria for 5150 W&I. Case closed.

Carmel Valley: Subject was located on Village Lane safe and unharmed shortly after being reported as a missing person by his caretaker. Case closed.

Carmel Valley: Del Mesa Carmel resident reported a cast iron statue was removed from her front yard. No suspects.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Pacific Grove: Vehicle window smash and theft of binoculars on Lobos Street.

Big Sur: Unknown persons burglarized a vehicle and stole a woman’s purse while the vehicle was parked on Highway 1 at Garrapata Beach. The purse contained several credit cards and the victim’s Pennsylvania driver’s license.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from San Carlos Street .

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Hit-and-run on Junipero Street.

Pacific Grove: Del Monte Boulevard resident reported someone used her ATM card information at a store in San Francisco. She will forward evidence of fraudulent charge. Waiting for store loss prevention to provide video footage of suspect.

Pacific Grove: Pine Avenue resident reported her neighbor was making a loud and unreasonable banging noise on a shared wall of apartment. When police responded, the other apartment was quiet.

Pacific Grove: Pine Avenue residents found bedroom window shattered when they returned home. No suspects.

Pacific Grove: Husband and wife involved in a verbal dispute at a 17th Street residence. Nothing further.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Sometime overnight, someone smashed the rear passenger window of a vehicle and took a cooler from the back seat. No suspect information at this time.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Dolores Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported losing her iPhone while walking in the area of Scenic and Ninth. The woman gave a brief description of the phone. She was advised to contact the department in the event she found her cell phone. She was also advised an officer would contact her in the event her phone was turned in to this department.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Cell phone found outside a business on Lincoln in the commercial district turned over for safekeeping. Phone returned to owner at 2115 hours.

Pacific Grove: Victim reported being battered by her 14-year-old juvenile daughter. Daughter is struggling with psychological conditions. Daughter was taken to hospital for a 72-hour mental health and evaluation hold.

Pacific Grove: Woman requested a revolver, bullets and a knife be taken by the police department for safekeeping. Items belong to her 97-year-old father (currently hospitalized), whom the woman believes is not in a mental condition to possess them. She currently has power of attorney over her father. Items were taken for safekeeping and booked into evidence.

Pacific Grove: Woman reported hearing the sound of glass breaking inside her 19th Street residence. Resident found a broken front window to the residence. No suspect information.

Pacific Grove: Located a Phillips head screwdriver in a property bin at the police station during booking and jail check. Screwdriver placed in evidence for safekeeping.


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Mission Street resident reported that someone rummaged through the interior of his vehicle over the weekend. The resident relayed someone opened his glove box and his tape measure was moved. The subject stated his doors were unlocked but nothing was taken. The resident stated he parked his vehicle in front of his residence on Saturday afternoon and noted his driver’s-side door was ajar and glove box were open this morning. The resident secured the vehicle and did not wish to file a report but did want police to know about it. Information only at this time.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A local business on Lincoln Street reported an attempt to purchase merchandise by use of fraudulent ID and a counterfeit credit card.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Monterey Fire and Carmel Police units responded to a possible structure fire at a local business on San Antonio Avenue.

Pacific Grove: Report of vandalism on Spazier. Small hole in street-level window, possibly from BB gun.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A marked police vehicle was involved in a non-injury on-duty emergency vehicle collision into a fixed object on Fourth Avenue as the driver was backing. Moderate damage to vehicle and nothing notable to city property.

Pacific Grove: Report of fraudulent charges on a debit card on Funston Avenue. Investigation ongoing.

Pacific Grove: Report of fraudulent use of debit card on Ransford. No suspect information.

Pacific Grove: Victim on 11th Street reported being threatened by an unknown female via telephone.

Pacific Grove: Victim on Lighthouse reported fraudulent use of his debit card.

Carmel Valley: A mother and another student caused a scene upon arriving at school on Schulte Road.