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Published: January 4, 2013

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, DECEMBER 18

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen found a loose dog on Junipero and transported it to the police department for safekeeping. The owner was located and the dog was returned. The dog had escaped through a damaged fence.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person requested informational report be taken regarding custom bedding he sold over eBay on Oct. 23. A customer in Jupiter, Fla., was unsatisfied and returned bedding. Person found a 1-inch tear in the bedding, and now the matter is civil over refund of money paid for bedding by subject residing in Florida. Resident is aware incident is civil in nature and nothing criminal but needed an informational report.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen found a loose dog on Camino Real. Dog held at Carmel PD for pickup by sheriff’s office. Owner information was obtained via microchip; the owner was advised of the location of their dog, and the dog returned to owner.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person came into the station to report that he had been involved in a minor traffic collision. He was stopped behind a vehicle at a stop sign on San Carlos Street. The vehicle in front of him placed his car in reverse and ran into the front of the driver’s car, causing damage to the front end.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units were dispatched to a residential 911 hangup. A citizen had fallen on private property and lost consciousness. The subject was transported to CHOMP for further medical attention.

Pacific Grove: Subject made suicidal threats to his mother over the phone. Contacted the subject, who stated he did not want to be here. Had superficial marks on his stomach he said were from a knife. Subject went to CHOMP voluntarily.

Pacific Grove: Recovered stolen vehicle on Lincoln.

Pacific Grove: David Avenue resident reported he told a neighbor to turn down his music. The neighbor told the resident in response that, “someone should kick his ass.” Resident is the manager of the apartment complex and wanted the incident documented. Resident advised he would start eviction process for the neighbor.

Pacific Grove: Report of attempted burglary to a commercial building on Lighthouse Avenue.

Pacific Grove: Junipero resident turned in a rifle, magazine and rifle cartridges for destruction. Items booked into evidence for destruction.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle vs. pedestrian on Pine Avenue. Female victim transported to hospital for seemingly minor to moderate injuries but was later flown to a trauma unit where she succumbed to her injuries.

Pacific Grove: Forest Avenue resident reported receiving a phone call from a male subject who claimed to have seen her lost parrot. The man said he asked questions about her pet that made her believe that he may have it. The resident was concerned that the subject may try to sell the bird because of the minimal reward she offered. She was directed to check Craigslist and local pet stores. The caller was not contacted by the P.D. at the request of the resident.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Electronic reader found in residential area on Junipero.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Monte Verde Street resident reported unauthorized use of her credit card for a purchase for under $200. It is unknown to the card holder how her information was obtained or who used it. Card holder has contacted her credit card company and they are currently investigating the matter.

Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to a disturbance on Moreland Avenue. Resident advised her friends were in a verbal argument that turn physical. Both parties were dating. One party was found to be the primary aggressor and arrested. The 23-year-old female suspect was fingerprinted and photographed. They were released with a citation and given a court date.

Pacific Grove: Sergeant advised school officials at several campuses of police presence in morning and afternoon.

Pacific Grove: Glen Lake Drive resident reported she has been receiving phone messages for a man she does not know in regards to bad checks and money owed. She said several years ago the man’s name was associated with her current phone number. Resident has asked to be placed on do not call lists and was not willing to change her phone number. She was advised the calls were not illegal, and unless she changes her phone number, it is likely she will continue to get the frustrating phone calls. She expressed concern that her name may be associated with the subject asked for by the call makers. At this time there was no information to lead police to believe there were any crimes occurring.

Pacific Grove: Woman reported her ex-boyfriend had been sending her text messages and calling on the phone after they broke up despite her demanding he leave her alone. The male went to her house today, which made her uncomfortable, so she requested he be admonished about trespass in the future. Upon contact, male told police he would leave ex-girlfriend alone now.

Pacific Grove: Woman reported her vehicle was stolen from her carport. Later, her neighbor called and said she had driven it and left it in a bank parking lot. She called and confirmed she had left if there but forgot. She was issued a DMV driver license re-exam.

Carmel area: Flanders Road resident reported her former husband sent her a large quantity of text messages. The text messages were non-threatening. Case closed.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Under-21-year-old driver cited and released to a sober adult for driving with a BAC over .05 percent.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported a dark blue station wagon pulled up and the driver asked her 11-year-old son if he wanted a ride home. The son told the occupants he did not, and the vehicle drove off and the son walked home. No threats or force used. The occupants were described as WFAs in their 60s. No further information.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported her brother had moved out of her house without her knowledge. Upon further investigation, it was found he was in a convalescent home, and there was a power of attorney for him. She was advised of the location for her brother and advised any further problems were civil.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unwanted subject was staying at hotel on Camino Real but needed to leave since there were no rooms available. The subject was warned and later went to another hotel but had to leave her vehicle near the hotel since she did not have a valid license.

Pacific Grove: PGPD received a copy of a sheriff’s report documenting a child custody dispute on Sea Palm. While investigating the dispute, allegations of possible abuse were made. The matter was forwarded to child protective services for investigation.

Pacific Grove: Woman came into the lobby and advised she witnessed a hit-and-run on 12th Street by an elderly female, possibly in her 60s or 70s, with short black hair. The suspect driver got out of the vehicle to inspect the damage to the victim’s left front of her vehicle and left without leaving a note.

Pacific Grove: Contacted by private security company about a dog incident. Woman was in an office with her dog when it lunged at a security officer for no apparent reason. The director of security informed the dog owner that she was not to bring her dog onto the premises again, he asked that the officer contact the dog owner and inform her of the request and to document the incident. Officer contacted the dog owner and she stated that she and her dog were startled by the officer and that her leashed dog did lunge at him. She understood to not ever bring her dog into the office again.

Pacific Grove: Sea Palm Avenue resident asked that the animal control officer contact his neighbor about feeding wildlife. He stated that the neighbor will feed the squirrels and blue jays peanuts from his hands. A squirrel came to neighbor’s house expecting to be fed. Officer contacted the neighbor and provided information about the muni code regarding feeding wildlife and explained why it is not allowed for the good of the animals. He stated he did not know about the muni code and would not feed the squirrel any longer.

Carmel area: A Highway 1 resident was battered by his tenant. The tenant/suspect resisted while being taken into custody.

Pebble Beach: Spruance Road resident reported receiving a $3,000 water bill from her service provider for a house she owns that is vacant.

Carmel area: Carmelo Street resident reported being battered by her boyfriend.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Theft from a Dolores Street store reported.

Pacific Grove: Subject reported an elderly woman was in the bank attempting to withdraw a large sum of money to send cash via wire transfer. Police contacted the woman, who said a man claiming to be from the FBI and working with Pacific Grove police told her to send money via Western Union to “Brisbane, Australia.” Woman had already sent $5,000.

Pacific Grove: Vandalism on Central Avenue, with a symbol drawn in the dirt.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Three juveniles, ages 15 and 16, cited for possession of alcohol during a vehicle check at Del Mar. All turned over to their parents.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver stopped on Camino del Monte for failing to stop at a stop sign and  found to have a suspended license. He was cited and released, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle check was being conducted on Eardley, and a subject made contact talking about police conspiracy. Advised that all police departments would be tried for war crimes. He was aggressive during the contact and starting yelling profanities. Contact ended with a field interview.

Carmel Valley: Male suspect was contacted and found in possession of black tar heroin. Suspect was arrested and transported to county jail.


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject came into the station to report the loss of a wallet and personal contents. The report is being taken in the event the wallet and contents are turned over to the P.D. for safekeeping

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Dog found in the residential area of Camino Real and brought to CPD. Owner was contacted and retrieved dog.

Pacific Grove: Two female juveniles contacted walking on 19th Street at 0142 hours. Both juveniles escorted to their residence and released to their mother. Officer explained curfew and warned both juveniles prior to release.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle on Miles Avenue was ransacked and items taken. Items were recovered when suspect dropped them running from officers.

Pebble Beach: Verbal domestic between mother and son on Paradise Park Road.