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Police log: Neighbor vs. neighbor

Published: January 25, 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, JANUARY 8

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to a peace disturbance — loud subjects talking inside their ground-floor apartment on Mission Street. The residents were contacted and warned. A neighbor said this has been an ongoing problem and requested the incident be documented.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Patrol officer observed a loose dog in the road and secured it on a leash. The area was checked and a voicemail was left on phone number from the dog’s collar. The dog was transported to the department kennel for safekeeping. Later, the dog owner contacted the department to report the dog missing and was advised of the dog’s location. The dog owner was warned and kennel fees paid; dog was returned to the owner.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic stop for CVC violations on Third Avenue. A 61-year-old male driver was arrested for DUI.

Pacific Grove: During a vehicle check on Lighthouse, a 44-year-old male was found inside the vehicle with engine running and emergency flashers on. He admitted to driving and was found to be under the influence. He was arrested, booked, and transferred to county jail.

Pacific Grove: Sex-related crime on Lincoln. Case pending further investigation.

Pacific Grove: Pine Avenue resident reported a violation of a child custody order.

Pacific Grove: Report of a burglary to an unlocked garage on Fifth Street. Miscellaneous tools taken. No suspect information.


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic stop on Camino del Monte for vehicle code violations. Driver, a 28-year-old female, was arrested for DUI, and the vehicle was towed and stored.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units, along with Monterey Fire and Carmel Ambulance, responded to a medical emergency on 11th Avenue with CPR in progress. Upon arrival, CPR was continued, and subject was transported to CHOMP.

Pacific Grove: Two neighbors on Pine Avenue alleged each was causing a noise disturbance, and each alleged ongoing harassment.

Pacific Grove: Resident reported an unidentified subject entered her unsecured garage on 18th Street and rifled through her property. She did not believe anything was taken. She advised a similar incident occurred approximately one month before. She had info on another possible victim.

Pacific Grove: Resident came to the station to report suspicious activity at his Ninth Street residence involving a caretaker. Resident was very confused, disoriented and had difficulty maintaining proper flow of conversation. He was ultimately transported to CHOMP for medical evaluation.

Pacific Grove: Third party reported threat to county department via social services hotline. Case closed.

Pacific Grove: Forest Avenue resident believes his CC number was stolen while he was pumping gas at a local gas station in early December. Resident was later contacted by his card company and advised of unauthorized attempted charge. No financial loss reported.

Pacific Grove: Officer received a call from the VA clinic in Palo Alto advising a person was committed to their psych ward for terrorist threats made on a doctor at their facility. The victim is aware of the threats made. This report was taken by the CA clinic’s P.D. and forwarded to PGPD for informational purposes. Nothing further.

Carmel area: Flanders Drive resident reported accidentally having his toe run over by the family vehicle. CHP responded for the investigation.


THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen requested information in regard to public access to buildings operated by the city and open to the public during normal business hours.

Pacific Grove: Officer conducted foot patrols at the schools on Pine Avenue, Congress, Sunset and Forest. Staff members were contacted. The areas were checked and appeared to be secure. Nothing further.

Pacific Grove: Man reported his painting equipment was taken from a residence on 18th Street he was working at. He left the property overnight in an unsecured garage. Upon returning in the a.m., the property was gone. Estimated $600 loss.

Pacific Grove: Officer conducted a foot patrol of the high school. Staff was contacted, and the area appeared to be secure. During the patrol, officer was advised of graffiti located on school grounds. A case report was generated to document the incident. Nothing further.

Pacific Grove: Person reported graffiti on the back of a school building on Sunset Drive. No suspect information.

Carmel Valley: Resident reported a possible civil issue regarding a consignment sale.

Carmel area: Barnyard store owner reported they went to his storage unit and found all the property missing. Over 440 items and over $15,000 were missing from the room. No suspects.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported losing her Hawaii driver’s license while walking on the Carmel Beach.

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

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Repossession on Junipero Street.

Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to a welfare check for a person making suicide threats to a suicide hotline. Officers were able to locate the victim, and it was found her friend who is possible mentally ill called on behalf of the friend without the friend knowing. Victim was found to not be suicidal and was in good health.

Pacific Grove: School patrols on Pine Avenue and Congress Avenue. The areas appeared to be secure. Nothing further.

Pacific Grove: Person reported a male suspect had been into a store on Forest Avenue four times today. He stole beer on two separate visits throughout the day. Suspect is a regular customer. Investigation is ongoing.

Carmel area: Sheriff’s office assisted Monterey County Probation in the arrest of a juvenile male, 13 years of age, on Dolores Street for possession of stolen property and grand theft. Juvenile booked into Monterey county juvenile hall.

Carmel Valley: After-school teacher’s aide witnessed a father yell at his son about going to basketball practice.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported the loss or theft of personal property somewhere in the Carmel area.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Painting found in the roadway on Junipero.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported a family member missing.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle check conducted at Country Club Gate. Subject was found to have outstanding warrant and a suspended driver’s license. Warrant citation issued. Driver’s license confiscated.

Pacific Grove: Welfare check on Central Avenue of a subject whose dog had just been struck by a vehicle. Subject was found to very distraught and blamed herself for the incident. Subject did not meet the criterion for a mental health hold. PGPD stood by until family members arrived to look after her. Nothing further.

Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to a bone findings on a beach turnout on Ocean View. It was found to be part of an Indian burial grounds. There was a photograph taken of the bone. The bone was not taken for evidence due to preservation laws. The proper authorities were advised.

Pacific Grove: Person reported a large juvenile party out in the forest near Rip Van Winkle Park. Subjects were drinking alcohol, and something was thrown or shot near her son. An area check was made, and the location was actually near Pebble Beach. Located the area of the party and found evidence of Airsoft pellets and beer bottles. Sheriff’s office was advised the subjects left the area.

Pacific Grove: Resident reported that a man trespassed into her apartment on Pacific Avenue during an argument regarding parking. He later went to her apartment on Arkwright and tried to dissuade her from pressing charges from previous incident. He made threats to harm her. Suspect gone before police arrival.

Carmel area: A parent called to report her son had walked away from the Dolores Street residence and not returned.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject slipped on ice in the roadway on Scenic, causing injury, and was transported to CHOMP.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject stopped on Ocean Avenue for a vehicle code violation and found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Pacific Grove: During a traffic stop on Fountain Avenue, a 30-year-old male suspect was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license. Suspect cited and released. Vehicle impounded.

Pacific Grove: Report of forgery and embezzlement on Pine Avenue. Investigation ongoing.

Pebble Beach: Woman stated she was harassed and threatened by a male at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. She did not wish to pursue criminal charges but only wanted the incident documented.


MONDAY, JANUARY 14

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unknown suspects changed the address on the account of the resident’s credit card, and a new card was issued. The suspects then made $2,027.78 in unauthorized charges.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject warned for using a gas leaf blower on Guadalupe Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of an open door to a home on Santa Fe. The interior was checked, and it appeared to be fine. The home was secured and a message was left with the tenant and property management firm.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A male subject was reported overdue from his residence on Dolores Street and was reported to have dementia. Per the caller, the subject left his residence around 3 p.m. for a walk with his dog. The subject was located hours later in the City of Carmel and picked up by a family friend. The friend returned him to his residence in Pacific Meadows. Upon speaking with the subject, he relayed he was going to take the bus back home. The subject was uninjured and was found to be lucid. Information only at this time.

Pacific Grove: School checks on Sunset, Congress, Pine and Forest.

Pacific Grove: Vehicle burglary in the 1800 block of Sunset. No leads.

Big Sur: Man reported his personal information was used to open several credit card accounts fraudulently.

Pebble Beach: Woman reported her credit card account information was used to make a fraudulent purchase.

Carmel area: Person filed an informational report.

Carmel area: Person reported a check forgery.

Carmel area: Yankee Point Drive resident reported that one of his driveway guide lights was damaged due to vandalism. He also noticed vandalism on his street that has not been reported yet. No further information.

Carmel Valley: Traffic stop on Carmel Valley Road at Robinson Canyon Road on a vehicle for a moving violation. Passenger in the vehicle was on probation for drug sales. Waiver of search and seizure a term of passengers probation. An ounce-and-a-half of marijuana was located in vehicle’s trunk. Driver possessed over $1,400 in cash. Police were unable to determine possession of drugs. Drugs seized and submitted for destruction.