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.

CHRISTMAS

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units assisted a subject on Ocean Avenue in acquiring a taxi after he was involved in a verbal dispute with his girlfriend in their hotel room. Both parties denied any physical altercation. They were counseled in regards to the applicable California domestic violence laws.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man called to report losing his waterproof camera while visiting Carmel Beach. He said he last saw it about 0900 hours while he was swimming in the ocean. He wished to make a report in the event the camera was found and turned in to the police department.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man called to report losing a ring he had just purchased at a local jewelry store. He wished to make a report in the event the ring was found and turned in to the police department. A brief description of the ring was provided.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A local transient was informed that he was no longer welcome inside a business on Ocean Avenue. The subject was advised by the business in the presence of an officer that if he returned to the business, he could be arrested for trespassing. The subject stated he understood and left the premises without incident.

Pacific Grove: Hit-and-run traffic collision with a four-door sedan and unoccupied parked pickup truck on Central Avenue.

Pacific Grove: Driver involved in a collision on Dewey Avenue was found to be driving under the influence. The 32-year-old male was arrested, booked at PGPD and released on a cite.

Pacific Grove: Buena Vista Avenue resident reported her son entered her house and refused to leave. She slept elsewhere for the night, and the son left the house in the morning. No further.

Pacific Grove: Subject was contacted on Monterey Avenue trying to run from police. The 32-year-old subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. Subject was booked at PGPD and released when sober.

Pacific Grove: Observed five to six subjects in a park raising their voices while standing next to a wheelchair. They fled down a steep, muddy hillside when officer shined a spotlight on them. Checked the recreation trail, and the subjects scattered. One subject was contacted by an officer and arrested for public intoxication. No identifying marks on the wheelchair or leads as to where it came from. Wheelchair placed in property for safekeeping.

Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley Resident reported an argument with her estranged husband. Both parties were contacted and counseled. Case closed.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carmelo Street resident was concerned for her neighbor’s cat who she believed may have an infection. She was advised to contact the neighbor who owns the cat.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man walked into CPD to report a past-tense verbal dispute with two of his brothers on Dolores Street. He stated one of

Pacific Grove: Observed five to six subjects in a park raising their voices while standing next to a wheelchair. They fled down a steep, muddy hillside when officer shined a spotlight on them. Checked the recreation trail, and the subjects scattered. One subject was contacted by an officer and arrested for public intoxication. No identifying marks on the wheelchair or leads as to where it came from. Wheelchair placed in property for safekeeping.

Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley Resident reported an argument with her estranged husband. Both parties were contacted and counseled. Case closed.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man walked into CPD to report a past-tense verbal dispute with two of his brothers on Dolores Street. He stated one of his brothers pushed him and got in his face. He requested no prosecution against his brother and only wanted the incident documented.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carmelo Street resident was concerned for her neighbor’s cat who she believed may have an infection. She was advised to contact the neighbor who owns the cat.

Pacific Grove: Man refused to pay $300 cab fare. He resisted arrest and attempted to assault officers during arrest on Central Avenue. Subject, a 43-year-old male, was tased and subdued. He was transported to CHOMP for medical clearance. He was then transported to Monterey County Jail for lodging.

Pacific Grove: Report of burglary and unlawful entry to commercial business on Forest Lodge Road. Investigation ongoing.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Officer observed a vehicle driving recklessly on Ocean Avenue while apparently chasing another vehicle. Conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the vehicle being followed was stopped also. As the officer contacted the driver, she was upset and crying. She stated she was chasing her boyfriend because they had an argument in Monterey. Driver stated the argument was verbal only and not physical. Contacted the boyfriend, and he stated he was trying to avoid an argument with his girlfriend, but she was following him. The boyfriend stated the dispute was verbal only. Both subjects were counseled.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to a domestic disturbance at a hotel on Junipero. The parties were contacted, and it was deemed a verbal dispute only. Both parties were counseled regarding the applicable California domestic violence laws.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman came to the station to report losing her ATM card and $20 in cash while walking on Carmel Beach. She said she thought the items may have fallen out of her pocket but wasn’t sure. She said she canceled the ATM card but wanted to report the incident in case the items were found and turned in. She said she would contact CPD if she found the items.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on Ocean Avenue caused injury.

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

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Accident on private property on Mission Street. Vehicle was drivable.

Pacific Grove: Responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on 13th Street. Resident stated that her live-in boyfriend had been verbally abusive to her, calling her stupid and threatening to get custody of their unborn child. She is seven months pregnant. The two have been dating for two years. She denied there having been any physical abuse. She just wanted the incident documented. The male half stated that they argued over money and that he did not want her to move to Arizona with their child. Both agreed to go to sleep and try and sort their differences out later.

Pebble Beach: Five juveniles vandalized greens on the Pebble Beach golf course. They also stole items from the course, but the items were later found in the backyard of one of the juveniles.

Pacific Grove: Husband left voicemail messages and made attempts to contact wife after being told to stop. She believes he is delusional. Welfare check done on husband on Funston. Unfounded.

Pacific Grove: Ninth Street resident’s computer was overtaken by a virus claiming to be DOJ and requesting $300 to unlock his system. He also stated his credit card fraud may be linked to a recent PGPD case involving identity theft from a local gas station.

Pacific Grove: Theft of sign from property on Pacific Grove Lane. No suspect information.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle struck animal on Forest Avenue. Minor injuries; driver refused medical.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Dog was found wandering in the street near the Garden Court Inn on Third Avenue. The dog was brought to the station by an employee of the hotel. The dog owner was located and came to the station, and kennel fees were collected. The dog was returned to the owner.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: At the request of corporal, an officer went to a Santa Fe Street residence to serve a DMV 310 form (DMV suspension form). The form was delivered and signed by the subject. A copy of the form was mailed to the DMV. No further action.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of theft of items from a purse while on the beach.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Units responded to the report of a female subject who locked herself in the bathroom of a restaurant on San Carlos Street and refused to exit. Upon arrival, units met with the husband of the female who related she suffers from the early stages of dementia. Husband said this has happened on several other occasions. Restaurant manager provided permission to force entry into bathroom.

Pacific Grove: Theft from a Country Club Gate residence with suspect information. Suspect is transient and was not located during search.

Pacific Grove: Nineteenth Street resident found mold in her home. She hired a mold specialist to eliminate it. She believed the contractor was a con artist and had several business names. She has hired a mediation company regarding his services and her payments to him. Resident wanted the P.D. advised in case there was something to be done criminally. Resident also advised that the city was currently attempting to contact the subject regarding his business license renewal. Resident was advised to contact the BBB and report the lack of services and issue with the contractor. Matter is civil, info only at this time.

Pacific Grove: Seventeenth Street reported clothing items and various miscellaneous items have been taken from her home throughout the past month. No signs of forced entry.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person called to report finding a dog wandering in the roadway on Carmelo Street. Resident said the dog was friendly; however, it did not have a collar or tag. The dog was retrieved and housed at Carmel P.D. The owner was located via a pet chip. The dog was released to the owner, and kennel fees were paid. No further action.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported a dead deer that appeared to have been eaten by wildlife. Officer responded and located the carcass and checked the area. A resident in the area stated that it was in the neighboring yard the previous day. Contacted fish and game, which responded. It could not be determined how or what killed the deer, other than that it was eaten by wildlife. Officer posted notices in the Mission Trail area for the public to be aware and report any wildlife sightings such as coyotes or mountain lions.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 60-year-old male driver was arrested on Mission Street for DUI and lodged at the county jail.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subsequent to a traffic stop on Junipero Street, the suspect consented to a vehicle search and was determined to be in possession of a controlled substance for sales. Suspect, a 40-year-old male, was arrested and booked into county jail.

Pacific Grove: David Avenue resident reported hearing someone outside her residence. On arrival, officers saw a set of wet footprints leading into the garage. An area check for an intruder was met with negative results. No items were taken or otherwise disturbed. The resident advised that someone tried to open the front door, but it was locked. The resident was advised to keep the doors locked and call 911 if she needs further assistance from the P.D.

Pacific Grove: Possible abuse of children on Grove Acre. Inconclusive due to insufficient evidence of abuse.

Pacific Grove: Neighbor reported a fire alarm going off at a Congress Avenue residence. Steam on windows. Owner arrived to let firemen in and remembered a pot left on the stove. No damage.

Carmel area: An unknown suspect prowled around the outside of a house.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of DUI alcohol/drugs on Ocean Avenue.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 20-year-old male was booked at Ocean and Hatton.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen requested a civil standby while collecting property at a residence on Torres Street.

Pacific Grove: Subject stole a six-pack from a business at Country Club Gate. Employees attempted to stop suspect. While employee stood behind vehicle with hands on the tailgate, the suspect reversed the vehicle and left.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle showed registration expired more than six months.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A cell phone was found on the beach and brought to police department for safekeeping.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Dog found running loose in the residential area of Lopez and brought to CPD for safekeeping pending return to owner. Owner located; dog returned to owner after kennel fees paid.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Conducted a traffic stop on San Carlos Street for a CVC violation. Upon contacting the driver, the strong odor of marijuana was smelled coming from inside the vehicle. A vehicle search yielded 1.24 grams of marijuana. The driver admitted the marijuana was hers. The driver was cited, and the marijuana was photographed, weighed and placed into CPD evidence.

Pacific Grove: Driver contacted during a traffic stop on David Avenue and found to have a suspended driver’s license. The 23-year-old male driver was arrested, booked at PGPD and released on a cite.

Pacific Grove: Thirteenth Street resident reported her live-in boyfriend took her cell phone with him to work. Boyfriend later returned cell phone to her. She thought the boyfriend took the phone to get attention from her. She wanted incident documented.

Carmel Valley: Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team responded to a report of five Fresno-area men, all about 20 years old, lost in the snow in the area of Pine Ridge on the Pine Ridge trail in the Ventana Wilderness out of China camp (Tassajara Road). The men had gone hiking on Friday and were ill equipped for the snow conditions they encountered. They lost their way and ended up in the area of Cienega Camp. Two of the men went up to the Pine Ridge area, where they were able to get cell coverage, and called for rescue. The sheriff’s search and rescue team responded and coordinated with CHP helicopter H-70, which hoisted the men out of the back country. All five men were suffering from the cold but were uninjured. They were returned to their vehicle and drove themselves out of the area.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A vehicle was stopped on Scenic Road for displaying a defective windshield. The driver, a 22-year-old male, was found to have an expired license, and the vehicle was displaying false tabs. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: An anonymous citizen requested a welfare check on an elderly female observed to be leaning against the wall of a local business on Lincoln Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man stated he was attempting to park his vehicle when he suddenly bumped into a parked vehicle on Sixth Avenue. The owner of the other vehicle approached, yelling at him and challenging him to fight. He stated he apologized and provided his insurance information. He stated the subject was very upset and would not stop yelling at him. He requested no further action and wanted the incident documented.

Pacific Grove: Officer contacted Monterey County Probation regarding ongoing dispatches to a Sunset Drive residence based on reports of trespassing by a probationer. The probation supervisor indicated the suspect is arrestable for probation violation. As requested, the officer faxed copies of reports and documentation of dispatched calls regarding this matter. Information only.

Pacific Grove: Driver came to the station to report a hit-and-run on Grand Avenue. He provided vehicle information for the driver, who was later contacted by phone.

Pacific Grove: Caregiver reported a 90-year-old female was found deceased inside her bedroom.

Pacific Grove: Strong-arm robbery occurred at a credit union on Fountain Avenue.