Police Log
Police log
A good son?
The word was that a young man from Pacific Grove had acted poorly toward his mother. The subject had struck mom in the head, causing injury. After a PGPD officer arrived and gave the subject an order, the young man refused to comply. Eventually, a jolt of pepper spray was required to get the subject in line. The young man was then transported to Monterey County Jail where he is being held in lieu of bail. Whether mom would be interested in posting bail is questionable.
Faulty alarm?
PGPD responded to a business alarm. After arrival on site, officers toured the area, inspected the building, and found … nothing. They reported the incident as a false alarm. And then came a second alert. Better to respond and be right than to not respond and be wrong. Off went the officers, with the same results. Asking to have the alarm repaired may be next on their list.
Need to listen while we play
A mother called PGPD in behalf of her daughter. It seemed that the family car had been broken into during the night. The daughter was most concerned about what had been stolen. It was the young lady’s iPod. In another break-in, the victims also reported a theft. This time is was a Nintendo.
Need more security?
A woman called who identified herself as a full-time care provider. She works for a disabled individual who is confined to a wheelchair. The provider pulled on an apron and prepared to fix dinner. She lit a fire, and then stepped out of the kitchen for a minute. While she was absent, the kitchen filled with smoke and an obnoxious smell. She called the police. Working with the caretaker, officers discovered that chili peppers had been placed on and around the burners. The provider was as surprised as were the officers. PGPD offered the provider suggestions for improving home security.
We were just talking … again!
PGPD responded to reports of a quarrel taking place between a man and woman who are married. The man was located standing on a corner near the given address. He said he had left his home to get away from his wife. But he also said that the couple had just been talking, and their dispute had been only verbal, a heated discussion of work-related problems and stress. After being contacted, the wife agreed. She admitted having had a drink, but was not obviously intoxicated. The couple admitted to having experienced a similar incident, several years ago.
Ladies only
A female caller complained about a male “Peeping Tom” who had been standing outside her apartment at about four o’clock that morning watching while the woman used the toilet. She advised police that another apartment dweller had experienced the same thing. After contacting a knowing informant, police learned that all residents in the apartment complex are female.
All’s well that ends well
A mother telephoned PGPD to advise that she was very worried. Her son, who was on probation for another matter, had not returned before the hour set by terms of his release. Later, mom called again. Everything was okay. The lad had returned home … just a little late.
Gone missing
A juvenile requested and was granted permission to participate in a party. The youngster was dropped off at Forest Grove School at about 11:30 a.m. Unfortunately, the lad failed to return home at the appointed hour. He is still missing. He whereabouts are unknown.
On the lam
Another mother reported that her son had run away from home. She also reported that the boy was out later than the terms of his probation allowed.
Make certain adult has not been drinking, too?
A concerned citizen reported that a male subject had been at an Ocean View address, drinking. In spite of being intoxicated, the subject departed on foot. While searching the area, the subject was found. He was too drunk to care for himself. Officers transported him to the station where he was held until a sober adult could be found to take custody.
Too many pills
A husband telephoned to report that he was concerned about his wife. She had taken too many prescription pills and was now lying on the floor, semi-conscious. Officers summoned AMR to take the subject to CHOMP for treatment and mental evaluation.
Want the entire building mailed?
Vandals got busy the other night. They decorated the side of the U. S. Post Office with graffiti that read: “Donkeys for Life!” No stamps were attached.
Was it your imagination?
A woman from a residential home telephoned PGPD and stated that she had been alarmed after hearing two loud noises that might have been gunshots. Then she reported seeing a male, about 50 years of age, dressed in blue jeans, a blue shirt, and white tennis shoes. She said the man appeared to be “retarded.” A search of the area revealed nothing. Staff at the home said no one had been “missing” right then, nor was there a resident who answered the woman’s description.
Didn’t want to hear it
Officers were summoned to Prescott Lane to check on a verbal domestic dispute in progress. Rather than communicate with police, the male half of the dispute turned and walked away. The subject had to be physically restrained so that the investigation could be finished.
Police log up to 08-21-09
Mother is upset
A mom telephoned PGPD to report that her 18-year-old daughter had come home … very intoxicated. An officer interviewed the young lady. She indicated that she had been drinking vodka with an acquaintance. She said her companion supplied her with the alcohol. She also indicated that about a month ago she had completed a rehab program where she was being treated for an oxycontin addiction. Mom wanted the incident documented by police.
Just doing what I was told
An officer was dispatched to look into a civil dispute. A man claimed that he had been involved in an on-going dispute with a former landlady. The two had gone to court. Later, he alleged, the court instructed the man to contact his landlady and request that the money involved in the argument be returned. The man did so. The landlady asked him if he was harassing her. The man said “no.” He wanted the case documented in case the landlady again accused him of harassment.
Child left in a car
An officer was dispatched to a site near Trader Joe’s where a child was reported locked in a car for about thirty minutes, crying. The officer made contact and talked the child into unlocking a car door. After being questioned, the child indicated that her mother was somewhere inside the store (Trader Joe’s). Mom was found. She advised that her daughter had been asleep. When the mother woke the child up and asked her if she
wanted to go shopping, the child refused.
86′d
An officer was dispatched to Lattitudes to check on a report of a patron who had eaten, then checked out without paying. The officer learned that the customer had left some personal belongings behind. Among the property was a credit card. The officer was familiar with the name because the department had earlier contacts with the woman. The owner refused to press charges because the bill was only for $14.15. The woman was advised not to return to Lattitudes.
Controlled substance
A suspect was placed under arrest for being in possession of methamphetamine. He was also wanted on the basis of previous warrants.
Ring is gone
A complainant reported the theft of a ring from her home. The ring is valued at $2,500. The complainant stated that her house was being taken care of by an 18-year-old who had invited a friend inside to keep her company. The ring was later found to be missing, but the owner noticed nothing else gone. The complainant said that she wished no prosecution at this time, but did want to file a report in case something else turns up gone.
Drug to be destroyed
A suspicious substance was turned in to PGPD by a complainant who said he suspected his find was composed of an illegal substance. An evaluation determined that it was probably marijuana, contained in two plastic sandwich bags, with rolling papers. The items were weighed, photographed, and filed away for later destruction.
Identity theft?
A woman notified PGPD of a possible fraud involving a credit card. She stated that representatives of Capital One had called to advise her of irregular purchases appearing on her charge card. The woman said that was most unusual. She didn’t have a Capital One card.
Not a real job
A PG woman thought she had a job as a secret shopper. Then she was given a check for $3,400, told to deposit the money, and send part of it back to the company. She did so, and was later informed that the check had been bogus. The woman estimates that she is now $2,000 in arrears.
Neighbor finds man dead
An informant telephoned police to report that a man had fallen and seemed not to be responding. He indicated that the subject, a neighbor, was also cold to the touch. Fire and AMR responded, but found that the patient was deceased. The Coroner determined the death to be due to natural causes.
As of July 15, 2009
A real miracle
A close patrol had been requested for a church in Pacific Grove. The reason? Unknown subjects had been observed trespassing. A PGPD officer found everything quiet, but certain parties were located in the rear of the church. All were in possession of alcohol. All were cited and released.
She can no longer call cabs
A woman called for a cab and asked to be picked up at her residence. Upon departing, she asked to be transported downtown. Then she changed her mind and asked, in sequence, for two or three other stops. Upon returning to her residence, the woman confessed that she had no money with which to pay the $32.50 owed. The cabbie thought about pressing charges, but said that he would not do that if the woman paid her bill next day. She agreed to drop the money off at PGPD. The police suggested that the cabbie contact his company and advise them of the situation. The company found that the woman had done this several times previously. They said that she would no longer be picked up.
Too darn much (hic) to drink!
While on patrol, a PGPD officer made a traffic stop in the 100 block of Ocean Avenue. The errant driver appeared to be a bit intoxicated. She was taken to CHOMP where her blood was tested. The BAC (alcohol in blood) measured .134%.
Darn mischief makers
An individual contacted PGPD about car he had parked on Junipero. An unknown someone had damaged the front portion of the auto by using a sharp object. There is no suspect information.
Value of a Medical Alert bracelet
PGPD was asked to make a welfare check in behalf of a woman walking on Lighthouse Avenue. After an officer arrived, he found the woman confused and unaware of where she lived. She was wearing a med-bracelet, however. A phone number was inscribed on the bracelet. Her daughter, who answered the phone call, told the officer which PG motel the woman was staying at with her husband. After being medically checked, the woman was turned over to the care of her husband.
Someone did it
A woman notified police that someone had entered her home via a kitchen window, stole her purse (which was on the table), and exited by a sliding glass door. This theft occurred at night and the woman was sleeping. However, she thinks she vaguely recalls seeing the shine of a flashlight. She could provide no additional information.
Ouch, that hurts!
A burglary victim telephoned to report the break-in of a vehicle parked on Ocean View Blvd. The complainant stated that among other items, a briefcase was stolen. Inside the briefcase? Cash in the amount of $4,000.
Maybe the whale grabbed it
Someone left a purse, a camera, and an iPod near the Pacific Grove Natural Museum where Sandy the Whale stands guard. A careful check revealed a phone number. The goods belonged to an out-of-town juvenile. The officer left a message saying the goodies had been grabbed and were being held at the police station. Sandy the Whale was alleged blameless.
It’s only a few crumbs
An informant telephoned PGPD to advise of someone feeding the birds. Such activity is, in truth, illegal in Pacific Grove (see municipal code 10.10.010, wild life feeding). However, police discovered that the act may have been a bit more personal than it may have appeared. The two people involved have a lengthy history of being at arms length.
Well, I tried
An officer was dispatched to an address on Arkwright Court to check on a possible attempt at suicide. Discovered was a woman who had ingested large numbers of prescription pills that had been washed down with prodigious amounts of alcohol. She was transported to Natividad Medical Center for help.
Ransford is no race track
A dad and his daughter, two years of age, were out for a stroll. On Ransford, a gray 1990’s Honda sped up with its horn honking. The driver yelled: “Keep your kid out of the street.” This frightened the daughter who began to cry. The complainant requested a close watch for vehicles speeding on Ransford.
She’s not really mean
A woman contacted police to complain about physical abuse. The woman claimed that her mom had struck her several times. There may have been a reason, however. Mom is suffering from Alzheimer’s and she sometimes refuses to take prescribed medications.
It’s a real charge
A credit card issuer called a Pacific Grove man to inquire if he had really wanted to make several odd purchases. The man said that he did not, and had not. An investigation revealed that his credit card was missing. He believes he may have dropped it in the Save Mart parking lot. No other information is available.
Police log through 06-06-09
No hard feelings
A resident came to the PGPD office to lodge a complaint. There is a car that is parked on the street near his home. It appears that someone is inside the car virtually 24 / 7. The complainant does not know if the subject is homeless or if he just likes to spend a lot of time in vehicle … often with a compamion. What he does know is the subject plays music too loudly and smokes who knows what most of the time. The complainant wanted information on how to best handle the problem.
Slick thief
A gentleman decided to have lunch at the 17th Street Grill. He left his cell phone unattended for a few minutes. When he went to get the phone, it was no longer there. No employee had noticed the phone. The owner reported it stolen.
Burglarizing cars getting popular
Several vehicle owners reported that their cars were broken into and vandalized during the night. One owner also reported that his wallet, which he left in the car, had vanished. The other owner said that $12 in quarters had been removed. Another owner reported that his car door and its glove box had been opened, but that nothing appeared to be missing. Still another owner reported that her car had been opened and a black briefcase stolen. Still another reporter revealed that a flashlight had been taken from his vehicle.
One but not both?
A disgruntled dad spent some time with one of his two daughters. Mom grew tense and said that dad could not spend time with one daughter without including the second girl. Dad produced his divorce document which does not require him to see only both daughters. He asked that a copy of the agreement be kept on file.
Three car crack-up, one disappears
A white Cadillac was waiting at an intersection to make a left turn. A green Toyota pickup pulled up behind the Cadillac. A red Honda followed, but failed to stop. The collision caused the Toyota to ram the Cadillac. The red Honda backed up and drove away without stopping. PGPD issued a BOL (Be On the Lookout) for the car.
Waving his weapon
PGPD officers were dispatched to a location where a man had been allegedly brandishing a firearm. Shortly thereafter, they had the suspect under arrest. He was cited, then released.
Just a friendly call
A complainant said that a Hispanic, male teenager had knocked on his residence door shortly after 1 a.m. When the caller was told that police were on the way, he departed.
Not too healthy, eh
PGPD received report of a house that was alleged to be a health threat. A check revealed that the home was piled with garbage. The owner said that he was not happy with the situation, but that the occupant would be moving out shortly. He was particularly distressed by the excessive mildew. PGPD plans to notify the county health department.
Strange bedfellows
A resident complained that an on-going feud between two neighbors is so loud that it disturbs the entire area. He complained about the situation, and is now afraid that the former “feuders” may now turn their ire on him, out of “payback” for his actions.
No wonder, really
When an officer arrived at the scene, it required little time at all to understand why the prone man was unresponsive. An informant had observed while he drank 1/3 liter of vodka backed up with a twelve-pack of beer. Oxygen and sternum rubs brought him into consciousness, where upon he began vomiting. AMR transported him to CHOMP for evaluation.
Nice party, wrong age
Officers were dispatched to an address to check out a noise complaint. They found a party underway … with one problem. Alcohol was being provided to minors. Citations were issued.
Pollacci Jailed for Violation of Release; then freed
Thomas Pollacci spent several days in jail after spending too much time at church last Friday. Superior Court Judge Russell Scott ruled that was a violation of Pollacci’s release.
At his attorney’s suggestion, Pollacci had been under GPS surveillance and confined to his parents’ home in Pebble Beach except for meetings with lawyers and to attend church. The surveillance showed he had stayed away too long last Friday. Scott raised the bail from $300,000 to $400,000, but did away with the electronic surveillance and lifted the home confinement. Pollacci was no longer in custody as of Wednesday.
Pollacci has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape from an incident at Ron’s Liquors, where he worked in April 2008.
There will be a hearing in Scott’s courtroom on July 10 to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. “He’s free to leave his house,” said prosecutor Christina Johnson. “Under the court order, he’s not to be with any unrelated females without supervision, not to give any false names and not to work in any capacity where he is checking anyone’s identification.” It was not made clear what the judge considers to be proper supervision, other than the presence of another adult. The Pacific Grove Police Department has been advised of these developments.
Police log through 05-25-09
No hard feelings
A resident was out walking her dog. The animal was leashed. Without warning, a second dog-a white husky-came running up from behind and attacked the woman’s pet. An officer checked out the leashed animal and discovered no obvious wounds. Later, the husky was caught and the officer was able to get in touch with the dog’s owner. This individual apologized and stated that his husky had evidently dug under the back fence, but was waiting in the front yard when he got home. The lady said there was no real problem. She just wanted the gentleman to be aware of what his pet had done.
No one is hurt
It was on Sunset Blvd. The bumper of vehicle #1 struck the rear bumper of vehicle #2. The fire department had to clear vehicle #1 of leaking fluids before it could be driven. Vehicle #2 was towed away.
Where’s my mail going now?
The occupant(s) of a passing car, perhaps maliciously, damaged a mail box and garbage cans. The owner could provide no leads as to suspects.
Witness tried to be good Samaritan
A juvenile on probation decided to get some fresh air by riding his skateboard recklessly in and out of traffic. A witness spotted the young man and called PGPD. The PGPD called a probation officer. A witness said that the youngster had “flipped him off” and used foul language after the witness advised the youngster of the danger he was putting himself in. The young man admitted the charges. He was issued a warning and advised again of his probation’s terms. PGPD will send a copy of the warning to the juvenile probation office.
Well … it was my mother-in-law
A husband advised a visiting police officer that a call from his wife’s mother had piqued his ire. The husband and his wife began arguing … vehemently. Soon, a neighbor called PGPD to complain about all the noise. An officer was sent to the scene. He advised the couple to knock off the fighting and keep it quieter … for the neighbor’s sake. The mother-in-law was not mentioned.
Just a quick puff
A victim said that her car had been broken into and an iPod stolen. She theorized that the villain may have lingered a while. The woman is a non-smoker, but she discovered ashes deposited in her car and she said that the vehicle’s interior smelled of smoke.
I just can’t handle it
A wife and her husband argued over the disciplining of a foster child. The woman grew irate. After an officer responded to complaints of a disturbance, she admitted that she was taking medications for a mental problem that left her unable to cope. The officer advised the couple to give up fighting and seek counseling. Both agreed.
Just say go … please
A woman and her sister were left a piece of property by the late father. The problem is that someone is already living there, occupying an old recreational vehicle. The women have confronted the man and asked him to leave. He agreed, but has never followed through. The woman said they are afraid of the squatter, as was their father, and wanted to know how to get rid of him. The officer advised the woman of the eviction process.
Sorry, dental problems come first
A woman who was recently released from the hospital soon noticed that her “unofficial”, male, care-giver was not coming around any more. She contacted PGPD and asked to have a welfare check made. The officer found the man at home. He said that he had been having dental work done and simply could not stop by the woman’s house. However, he promised to do so as soon as his dental ordeal is over.
Whose stuff is this?
A woman passed on. Shortly thereafter, PGPD was contacted by a party who said her deceased aunt’s daughter was removing some property from the aunt’s home. She wanted the police to check things out. An officer called on the daughter. He was shown documentation indicating that the daughter had been named executor and attorney-in-fact by mom. He contacted the complaining party, advised her of the status of the dead woman’s affairs, and advised her to contact an attorney if she was dissatisfied with the arrangement.
Police log though 05/18/09
Repossessions increasing
PGPD seems to be receiving an increased number of notifications of automobile repossessions. Most recently a repo on Cedar Street was made of a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. From Arkwright Court, repo agents grabbed a KIA Spectra, year not revealed.
Gave up dad for girlfriend
A young man and his dad argued … vehemently. PGPD was notified. After arrival, an officer found that the young man was upset. The subject said that his father showed no respect. He said that he needed to move away from home. The young man decided that the problem would be solved if he stayed with his girlfriend. He and the young lady departed together.
Jewelry snitched
A woman notified PGPD of a probable theft. She said that jewelry, which had been kept in a dresser drawer, was missing. She could offer no suspects, but believed that the theft had occurred during the past week.
Outta the way, please
A bus driver attempted a tight turn onto Park Place. The driver had to back up three times to negotiate the turn. Each time, the bus collided with a parked car. A witness notified PGPD of the incident.
Hey, what’s going on here
A man reported a continuing dispute between Eardley Street neighbors. He stated that his female antagonist is leaving trash in her yard. He believes that she went into her garage and put white paint on her car, possibly to have something to complain about. PGPD discovered that the paint was of the sort that could be washed off. The woman, however, was not available for interview. An officer will try again.
Can I hit the road?
A woman showed up at PGPD seeking information. She and her husband quarreled frequently and the woman had finally had enough. She wanted to know if she could separate, taking her kids along, without getting into trouble. After being told she could, the woman asked about the process for an eviction. Again, she was given information. The woman departed, evidently determined to start the various processes. Just whom is to be evicted was not revealed.
Officer rivals Sherlock Holmes
This officer found him/herself involved a real mystery. The officer had been flagged down by a concerned citizen. The citizen had been trying to assist an elderly woman who had been wandering in the neighborhood. Upon questioning, the woman recalled that she had moved to Pacific Grove with her son just a short while ago. Many important details had slipped her mind, however-such as her name, her son’s name, her address, etc. The officer, perplexed about how to help the lady, started digging around. At last he discovered a billing statement from a medical office. A call there revealed the woman’s name and address. She was reunited with her son, who explained that mom had some trouble with dementia. He promised to keep closer watch on her activities.
Well, I tried
PGPD was notified of a woman who not only was holding a knife, she was using the instrument to cut herself. After arrival at the scene, the subject was found to have several wounds. She advised the officer that the injuries had been self-inflicted. The woman was transported to CHOMP for a mental evaluation.
Worried about a possible headache?
An officer interviewed two individuals who had been sitting together in an automobile. One of the individuals was found to be on parole. A subsequent search of the car revealed a bottle containing tablets. Lab testing indicated that the tablets were Tylenol and Ibuprofen.
Police log through 05-10-09
Still another abandoned vehicle
A PGPD officer on patrol spotted a vehicle he believed might not belong where it was located, unattended … in the 1000 block of Short street. The officer stopped and conducted a vehicle check. The vehicle turned out to be an unmarked U-Haul truck. The plates, which were issued by Arizona, had expired in September, 2006. According to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, the vehicle was towed and impounded.
He’s eager to help
An informant stopped in at the police station to offer help. He stated that the day before he had reported on an act of vandalism, and now felt that he knew who the culprit was. He advised police that the suspect was not only using crack cocaine, he was selling the drug as well. Sales were taking place out of the suspect’s home. The informant alleged that the suspect was driving a Nissan and was using stolen automobile tags. He said the car was parked in an alley with a tarp thrown over it. The suspect has been harassing him, reported the informant, and he wanted that stopped. He offered to help police in any way that he could.
It looked like the real stuff
A Pacific Grove landlady was cleaning one of her apartments after the tenant departed. When she opened the freezer she noted a plastic bag with a quantity of what looked like marijuana inside. The landlady then provided police her former renter’s name. The baggie and contents were placed in evidence.
He did so
A sister called PGPD to report on her brother. In a fit of rage, the brother had grabbed her by the arms, shook her, and caused bruises on her body. An officer photographed the alleged injuries, then telephoned the brother. The sibling denied having any physical contact with his sister.
Out of one problem, into another
A subject was being taken out of the PGPD booking area prior to release when he slipped off a step and sprained his ankle. The subject attempted to break his fall by making a quick step to his left, but failed. American Medical Response and the Monterey Fire Department both arrived to render assistance. The emergency workers found that the subject had scraped both knees. He allowed the emergency crew to bandage his knees, but refused attention by a hospital.
Hot party gets cooled
An informant telephone PGPD to complain about a noisy party taking place in the 1100 block of Pico Avenue. Drinking was occurring, and some of the revelers appeared to be underage. The party was soon broken up and the resident was cited for permitting underage drinking at his address.
Car burglarized
The subject’s car was broken into while it was parked on Oceanview. Stolen were a GPS device and computer equipment.
Any paper work?
A car owner had parked his vehicle in front of his residence. Some time during the night, an unknown subject(s) smeared the vehicle with feces.
Well, I’m old enough to get in
An elderly lady complained to PGPD that she had been abused by her caretaker. She was transported to CHOMP for a look-over. The lady was admitted to the hospital after complaining of nausea and physical weakness, even though no sign of injury could be seen.
A case of cat nip
A subject took her cat to Ocean View Veterinary Hospital for a check-up. While the exam was in progress, the cat bit an attending assistant. An examination revealed that the cat was not up to date on its shots. The case has been documented and forwarded to animal control.
That’s dog-gone bad
A PG resident contacted PGPD to advise of a black SUV parked across from her home. Three Hispanic males were inside, apparently keeping their eyes on things. Later, after the SUV departed, the lady noticed that her dog was missing. She believes the pet was stolen by the men.
As of May 4, 2009
Dog on loose A Pacific Grove pedestrian flagged a passing PGPD officer on patrol. There was a collared dog running loose in the neighborhood, so the pedestrian had taken the animal into custody. The officer escorted the dog to temporary quarters at the city yard. The dog was well identified. He was wearing a collar, a PG dog license, and an SPCA tag. As it turned out, the animal had a new owner … who paid his penalties, and took the dog home. Wow, what a find A resident stumbled across a plastic bag … of the sort hated by ecologists. Looking inside, the resident found groups of CCs, CDLs, receipts, and cash. Evidently the bag had been lost by a business person. The finder gave the bag and contents to PGPD. The bag’s owner was notified that he could pick up his belongings. Someone needed a rest The manager at the Beachcombers Inn called PGPD with a complain. An unknown party(ies) had swiped two, director-style chairs from the front porch. The manager had no suspect information to offer. Give this a check, please PGPD received a call from the Orange County police department. The officer was requesting a “welfare check” on a female residing in Pacific Grove. The lady, a military veteran, is inclined to enjoy drinking too much. Worse, when under the influence, the lady is inclined to hurt herself. Upon calling at the apartment, an officer found the subject inside unconscious. He contacted the VA clinic (former Fort Ord) and was advised to take her to CHOMP. There, the subject was to be held for a 72 hour mental health check. Not on our streets, please A 2004 Mazda RX-8 had been noticed just sitting at a location near Moreland and David Avenues. A check revealed that the auto bore no license tags and its registration had expired in February. The registered owner (if still the same) has an address in Greenfield. California Towing was summoned to take charge of the vehicle. That’s pretty trashy A member of the Pacific Grove city council called PGPD with a complaint. The council member had observed a very trashy yard at an address on Ridge Road. An officer found that the yard was filled with large piles of trash. Plastic tarps had blown about. A motor vehicle and a boat were stranded there. The occupant, however, was unavailable after ATC (attempt to contact). A clean-up will be requested. Just too old to hang on A PGPD stopped by the city yard to check on a cat being held there in a kennel. The animal was dead. The city animal control officer explained that the cat had been dehydrated when picked up, and seemed quite elderly. Cops just aren’t involved An officer was dispatched to check out an attempted theft at a clothing store. The store manager explained that this was no theft at all, actually. The situation involved a customer who had purchased some merchandise and was unhappy, then brought the merchandise back for repair, and now was unhappy with the repair. The manager said that the situation was actually quite convoluted. The officer explained that this sounded like a civic matter and should be taken up in small claims court. Everybody should be unhappy A fellow showed up for work and was advised that his girlfriend had telephoned earlier and left him a message. The message indicated that she had been beaten by this boyfriend and that he had stolen her ring. The fellow called to ask why she had left such a message. The girlfriend denied involvement, even though her voice had been identified on the message tape. The fellow said that his girlfriend was suffering from terminal cancer, had just been released from a “mental health” check at CHOMP, and was depressed. He theorized that she wanted attention. And whose hot tub was it? An officer responded to a trespassing complaint at an address on Pacific Grove Lane. After investigating, the office discovered two individuals, one guy and one girl, enjoying a hot-tub experience behind a home. The female half of the duo was under age. She was escorted to the police station and her father contacted. The office learned that his is not her first offense. Bad goes worse The subject was pulled over because she had been seen talking on her cell phone while driving. A records check showed that her license had been suspended. From there, bad went to worse. She was wanted on the basis of an unpaid traffic offense.
Police Log as of 04-20-09
How about a flat top? A married couple decided that their daughter should have her hair cut. A few minutes later, the couple began discussing exactly how the hair should look. The discussion expanded into an argument that became so loud that PGPD was summoned. The officer separated the two and got them to agree to an over-night separation. The PGPD log made no mention of how the hair-cutting dispute was resolved.
Will the real party please stand A Pacific Grove resident reported to PGPD that he had a real mystery on his hands, so he traveled to Salinas to resolve matters. Some unknown someone has been using his name, date of birth, and social security number.
Down but not out A Meals-on-Wheels driver attempted to deliver a meal, but his client did not respond to knocks on the door. Worried, the driver tried peeping through windows. Inside, the driver spotted the female resident prone on the floor. PGPD was notified; the fire department and emergency medical services summoned. The fire department gained entry by removing a front door lock. AMR found that the woman was still alive. They treated her on the spot, then transported her to CHOMP. PGPD assumed responsibility for retrieving a purse and a set of keys, as requested by the victim, and for securing the house.
Carport treachery A Pacific Grove resident parked his vehicle in an Oceanview carport, then went to bed thinking the vehicle would be secure. Alas, as he discovered the next morning, that was not the case. His car was gone.
Well, there’s just no safe place anymore A fire department crew parked their truck in a zone with red curbing marked as being set aside for emergency vehicles. A few minutes later, a call came in. A motorist had backed into the fire truck, and disappeared afterward. An inspection revealed no damage to the fire truck. After the motorist’s tag number was obtained, he was found and his automobile inspected. It bore a scratch that was described as “small.” The motorist was advised of his legal responsibility (take note) to report all accidents involving municipal vehicles, regardless of severity.
She deserves it A citation was issued to a young lady by PGPD. Her father had telephoned the station with a complaint. His daughter, who was not at home, had contacted him by text message. Dad said that she had told him that she was not coming home that evening. Her explanation: “I have things to do.” She had faulted her obligation before, he said. PGPD issued the citation for being out after curfew.
Fore! A young man and woman, traveling by bicycles, showed up at Pacific Grove’s golf course. They yelled insults, mostly about the quality of play, and threw a ball at a woman competitor. The woman was injured; police were notified. The couple rode away, then returned. Again they shouted insults and threw balls. More golfers were struck. As police arrived, the pair rode off. An area search was conducted.
Dog gone it, be kind. PGPD was notified that there was a dog locked up in a kennel in terrible condition. A woman who had stopped by to check on a duplex, which was being offered for rent, found the animal kenneled inside the structure, residing in collected urine and feces, without food or water. An officer checked out the residence, and found the dog in exactly the condition described. The owner was contacted. This responsible individual stated that the dog had been left in that condition because it was being treated with some medication. Later, the individual stated that (s)he had forgotten to leave provisions and the windows open. Stories not discounted, PGPD took charge of the animal.
Give up garage sales? PGPD was contacted with a “sighting” report that involved a man carrying a rifle. An officer reported to the address provided and discovered a garage sale under way. The garage sale’s sponsor stated that he had sold an air rifle to an unknown customer, but—not to worry—he had yet another air rifle available. The officer instructed the sponsor to take the gun inside his house, and find another way to sell it … just to avoid complications.
Hey, I’m getting upset A resident received a phone call, allegedly from her insurance company Blue Cross / Blue Shield. The caller asked for some personal information, which the subject refused to give. The caller then angered and demanded a response. The subject hung up and contacted the police.
Fraud attempt fails Hooray, you’ve won 3.5 million dollars and a brand new car, the caller told this Pacific Grove resident. Then continued by instructing: Just send us fifty dollars and we’ll initiate delivery of both cash and car. The woman, a wary and intelligent sort of lady, refused. The caller said the offer must be legitimate, it was tendered by Global Sweepstakes Clearing House. The subject thought that if all this were legitimate, there would be no objection to involving police.
As of 04/12/09
Rear window is shattered, but by whom?
A Pacific Grove resident advised PGPD of a problem. The woman said that she kept a camper shell at the back of her home’s driveway, except when it was in use. She parks her vehicle in front of the shell, backing in, and aiming her vehicle toward the street. Taking a look around before retiring, she observed that the camper shell was in good shape. When she arose the next morning, the complainant discovered that an unknown party had shattered the camper’s rear window. A PGPD officer conducted a check of the area, and found nothing. The woman claims to have no enemies. A check is now being conducted to find out if anyone living in the neighborhood saw anything.
Where’s my phone?
A gentleman walked into the police department, stating that he had a complaint to file. Somewhere on Sunset Avenue, he had lost his Nokia cell phone. The gentleman wanted it back. He left a description of his phone with police, and instructions on how to contact him, just in case someone turns it in.
A very special case
PGPD has been working with a very special case. The subject is bipolar. He has been prescribed medications. As long as he remains on his medical plan, he is fine. But, when not … well. And he may have a bit of an edge. PGPD reports that the subject “has knowledge of police tactics.”
Very little love at Lovers Point
After deciding to walk around Lovers Point, a couple parked their car in one of the lot’s spaces. Evidently, that was not a good thing to do. An unknown someone opened the car’s trunk while the couple were gone. The woman’s purse, being kept in the trunk, was stolen. Police have no suspect leads.
Well, what else can we do?
A woman contacted PGPD to report that her brother is wandering aimlessly about town. The subject has dogs with him. His sister reported that he has a mental issue, for which he had been given medication. He’s generally fine while medicating himself. Recently, however, he has stopped medicating himself, which has caused the man to become hostile. The woman said she would like to take care of the dogs, after her brother is found. She would also like him mentally evaluated.
Hey, where’d he go?
The lady said that an unknown man had telephoned her about having found a purse she had lost. He agreed to return the purse … if she would meet him at a Seaside address. The lady agreed. In Seaside, the complainant found that the address provided was that of an empty lot. She tried to get in touch with the man at the phone contact she had for him, but discovered that it was a wrong number. PGPD is checking to determine if any of her credit cards have been used.
No chance for romance
Admittedly, this man and woman can’t stand each other. Things became heated, however, on the day the woman decided to take her dog for a walk and ran into the fellow at the corner of Sinex and Walnut. She took advantage of the encounter to advise her adversary that she had been given permission by another neighbor to remove some potted plants. She said that the fellow responded with a variety of statements mostly, evidently, intended to convey the impression that he didn’t give a ****. The lady told police that the man said such things as “I’m sick of looking at you” and “Why don’t you move out of the neighborhood?” He often inserted profanity. The officer advised both parties not to communicate with each other.
Let’s check this out
The parents called in the “missing person” report to PGPD. Their child had left Pacific Grove Middle School to run away. The child had been gone for two days. A BOL (be on the lookout) brought results. The child was located in Monterey, walking on the recreation trail near Casa Verde. The parents asked that the child be taken to CHOMP for a mental evaluation.
Hey, I thought I saw them
A woman contacted PGPD to report suspicious circumstances. Two males had been standing outside her home, taking pictures of her through windows. Later, PGPD discovered that the woman is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Monterey police have documented having prior contacts with the woman, after receiving complaints.
PG Police warn of Craigslist scam
Pacific Grove police are warning residents of a variation of a Nigerian check fraud scam utilizing want ads on Craigslist. Craigslist.com is a global online classified ad listing. But along with the thousands of legitimate postings, there are many scams in the making and scammers watching for opportunity to knock.
Recently Pacific Grove Police received a report that a Sacramento resident had received a cashier’s check from M&T Bank in the amount of $4,230.02. The check was sent via a fraudulent Fed Ex account that was set up in the name of an existing Pacific Grove business in order to cover the fact that the origin of the fraud was outside the United States. The business itself was in no way connected to the scam. Read more…»
Police Log
Through 04-03-09
My mail is missing! PGPD received an electronically submitted complaint from a resident who resides on 4th Street. The complainant stated that someone had stolen the mail from his mailbox. He had no suspect information, just knew it was missing. Some years ago, Pacific Grove suffered a rash of mailbox thefts, perpetrated by thieves collecting data to be sold to criminal rings.
Mom has pistol A Pacific Grove woman was helping her mother prepare for a move to Oregon. During sorting and packing procedures, the woman came across a pistol which belonged to mom, but which mom had forgotten about. Evidently, mom no longer feels the need to be armed. The woman instructed her daughter to turn the weapon over to PGPD for destruction.
Where’s my darned TV? A woman wanted her malfunctioning television repaired. She contacted a shop in Marina advertising itself as specialists in TV and VCR work. A representative of the shop picked up the woman’s unit, promised to obtain needed parts, repair the set, and return it. After a period of time, the woman began calling the two numbers left her. She got only an answering machine which indicated that the answering devices were full. Irate, the woman contacted police. The officer discovered that both numbers given the woman went to the same message box. The woman was advised to go to Marina during working hours and try to retrieve her TV. If her attempt was unsuccessful, she was advised to report her TV as “stolen”.
Auto attack A Pacific Grove man parked his automobile on Rosemont Avenue. Evidently, he could have chosen a better location. When he returned for the car, he discovered considerable damage. Two tires had been flattened, the car was heavily adorned with strings of silly putty, and paint balls had hit the mark. The owner, however, thinks that he knows who the culprits are.
Hit and Run observed An observant woman noticed a “hit and run” accident. She notified police to be on the lookout for a car with a white-paint transfer and damage to the left-front panel. However, the woman could offer no help in provided the names of possible suspects.
Noisy hot tub fete A Pacific Grove resident contacted the PGPD to complain about the noise emanating from the house on the other side of his back fence. It came, he said, from parties held at a hot tub. An officer contacted the person-in-residence-not the owner-who said he was baffled. There had been no party and the hot tub in question was not in working order. The respondent said that he believed the complaint was part of an on-going feud taking place between the two owners.
Reckless driving doesn’t pay PGPD received a complaint about a man driving recklessly in the vicinity of Forest and Lighthouse. Upon checking, an officer discovered the identified vehicle parked near Grove Market. He also noted that the vehicle’s tag had expired in 2007. The owner then returned, but the car was towed anyway.
Counterfeit traveler checks … again A Pacific Grove business person contacted police to complain of having receive a counterfeit, VISA traveler check in the amount of $100. PGPD also received complaints about an additional two checks being passed. There is concern that additional merchants may have been hit during the Good Old Days festivities. Please be on the look-out for a white female, short, heavyset, brown hair. At the time, the woman wore a grey velour athletic outfit.
Be watchful for young woman A father called to tell PGPD that his daughter has a date to appear in court coming up soon. That situation evidently unsettled the young woman. She told dad that she was going to kill herself. An officer checked at the residence where the woman reportedly lives. Her rented car was missing. The officer turned in a BOL (be on the lookout).
Through 3/27/09
Is that voice for real? A complainant thought she hear a female voice calling her name. She said that she was fearful someone had come to her place of dwelling to “get her”. She called police and requested assistance. The investigating officer looked around, found nothing. The complainant asked for transportation to the location where her husband was working. The officer obliged. Evidently she heard no voice calling her while she waited with her spouse. What are you doing here? Another complainant contacted police. She stated that she was staying in a local motel. Some unknown and unseen person had been shoving notes beneath her door. Police responded and heard someone’s voice inside the room talking and screaming. After getting a key, the officer discovered that there were notes, but that they were filled with gibberish composed of random words and bits of poetry. Upon being interviewed, the complainant said that she was fine, and did not want to injure herself. She was, however, upset by the presence of police. Next time, try being quieter A driver was pulled to the side because his car, with amplified mufflers, was making excessive noise. During the following interview, police discovered that the subject was driving without a license. The subject was arrested and his car impounded. Trying to impress someone? A subject was observed driving in a peculiar manner. He was popping wheelies…spinning his tires and revving his engine. After being contacted by police, an officer learned that the subject had no diving license. He was arrested and whisked off to the station. His car was impounded. Well, blow me down, mate! Police were notified that there was a man on the ground. The officer did indeed find a man prone. The man had observable cuts and bruises on one side of his face. Upon being interviewed, the subject said that he had been out for a walk. A strong gust of wind buffeted him, and he was knocked to the ground, striking his head on the roadway. The man was treated at the scene. Keep him away from me A subject said that she has been receiving a number of letters from a certain individual. With the tone of missives changing, the subject said she was becoming concerned for her health and safety. She asked police for help in keeping the individual away from her. Look what we found! A pair of tourists flagged down Pacific Grove’s parking enforcement office. They had found someone’s wallet near the Bank of America in Monterey at Franklin and Washington. The tourists turned the wallet over to the officer who took it to the Pacific Grove police station. Maybe we should build trees stronger A resident called police to complain about the recent wind. He said the blow had caused a limb to fall … right on top of his automobile. Whether the police apologized for the incident was not noted in the log. Now where did they go? A woman reported that a pair of rings were missing. She feels that the rings were stolen from her bedroom. The 86 year-old woman provided suspect names. Police will be checking on the information. Why me? A complaint called at the police station to ask why she had been ticketed. She had been parked in a lot near the animal clinic … where she was a volunteer. No one else was parked in the lot. Why, then, place a ticket on her car? Shhh. Artists at work. Police were advised that a couple of vandals were trying their hands at the fine art of graffiti. After driving to the location, an officer did find the graffiti … but the artists had departed. There are no suspects. The police log offered no comment about the quality of the work. Domestic violence A complainant contacted police to report a case of domestic violence. The victim claimed that his ex-boyfriend had shoved him down and punched him several times. The perpetrator departed before the arrival of an officer. The department issued a “be on the lookout (BOL) notice, and turned their report over to the District Attorney’s office. I can take care of myself Siblings, a 12 year-old and a 16 year-old, began arguing over a chair. The argument became heated. The 12 year-old procured a kitchen knife with which the child, as stated: “could protect myself.” Police called dad. Dad left work to act as peacekeeper. Out of work hurts A woman was pink-slipped from her job. She grew depressed, decided to end it all. The woman climbed into a bathtub where she cut her wrists and legs. Fortunately, she was found before she expired. Police were called. The woman willingly committed herself to CHOMP. Darned shoes, anywayPolice were notified that a woman had fallen at a location on Forest Avenue. By the time police arrived, the woman had been helped up. She was sitting in her car, trying to stop the bleeding from an abrasion on her hand. The officer found nothing irregular about the pavement at the Forest Avenue location. The woman said that she probably fell because of the raised soles on her shoes. Aw, leave them be A man reported that his checking account showed fraudulent payments in the amount of $163.84. He also stated that he lived with two individuals who were allowed to use his computer. He was confident that one, or both of these individuals were responsible. The complainant did not wish to press charges, however, and he wanted neither person bothered.
Through 3/20/09
That darned installer did it! A resident notified police that he had noticed that one side of his property fence had been damaged. The complainant said that he believed that this foul deed might have been implemented by his neighbor. An officer contacted the neighbor, who denied any wrongdoing. However … the neighbor said that he had recently decided to switch to satellite television. He had observed the installer jumping the fence during the process of his work. The neighbor promised to pay for repairs, but requested documentation … probably for submission to the satellite TV company. Take him to CHOMP Police were informed that a subject was passed out in the parking lot behind Bagel Baker. After responding, an office did find a prone subject … and a friend beside him. The friend said that the subject had shown up at the friend’s home, asked for help getting home. The friend said the two walked down Ransford toward their destination, but the subject passed out when they reached the parking lot of Bagel Bakery. Police transported the subject to CHOMP. The subject’s mother, who was then notified of the mishap, indicated that she would head for the hospital to take care of her son. Missing your car? If so, it may have been towed at the request of the Pacific Grove Police Department. An officer spotted a parked 1995 Toyota with license tags that expired in September … 2007! Hey … we mean what we say! Police stopped a subject who was traveling by foot, to see if he had been drinking. During the check, it was discovered that the man had no driving license. He was warned that-without a license-if he was seen driving, he would be pulled over and arrested. Later that day, the same man was observed again … this time behind the wheel of a car. He was arrested and transported to the PG police station where he was cited. His car was impounded. Too drunk to walk A subject, considered to intoxicated to take care of himself, was stopped on Patterson Street and interviewed. Considered to be drunk he was transported to the police station. Police planned to hold the man until he sobered up. She’s my girl! No, she’s mine! Two men claimed the same female as girlfriend. They argued the possession question all the way to Country Club gate, where they “got in each other’s face” and yelled loudly. An on-looker called police. One man fled the scene by car. The other combatant told his story to the officer, and was then released. No one thought to ask the girl to resolve the dispute. Long-time aggravation Police were advised by dad that his daughter, a girl home from college, had received belligerent and abusive text messages and e-mails. Dad also reported that while his daughter was preparing to leave San Luis Obispo, a car pulled alongside hers and the driver screamed insults at her. The real problem, says dad, is that this belligerency has been going on for more than two years. Have gangs arrived in PG? Police made contact with a young man who claims to have lived in PG for the past four months. The subject bore the signs of gang membership in the Mexican Pride Locos, which the subject admitted that he had belonged to. The subject also said that he had been arrested several times on different charges. He refused to comment, however, on his current status. A pat-down search revealed no drugs, no contraband, and no weapons. The subject was warned about gang affiliation, and released.
Theft of newspapers to suppress story?
On Thursday, March 12, 2009, the Carmel Pine Cone was printed as usual at the press we share in Salinas. It was also distributed, but as of Friday, March 13, there were no copies of it to be found in the usual racks in Pacific Grove where it is distributed for free. It is unknown whether it was available in racks in other cities. To be honest, we didn’t notice because we subscribe online and it arrives as an email. We had already read it in its entirety when the theft came to light. Read more…»
Police log
Through 03/13/09
Car object of burglary The victim reported to police that an unknown party or parties had broken into his car. Stolen were two wallets, a digital camera, and a Motorola cell phone. The victim’s ATM card was removed from one of the wallets. The perpetrators attempted to use the card at an ATM outlet. Read more…»
Through 03/06/09
Is this dog gone habit forming? A police officer was flagged down and advised that a dog was running around the neighborhood, on the loose. A subsequent search resulted in locating the dog, which was later learned to be named “Honey”. he animal is an American Staffordshire. The department had little trouble contacting the owner to advise that the animal was in custody. The owner was on record as having received five prior citations for letting the pet run loose. This citation makes it six. Read more…»
Snippets from the station log
by Jon Guthrie
That’s my secret!
Police were contacted and asked to conduct a welfare check on a Pacific Grove man. An informer had advised police that the man, a recovering alcoholic, had recently lost his job. That prompted the man to take up drinking again. Officers who contacted the former alcoholic learned that he claims not to be suicidal. He also agreed to accompany his mother to seek counseling. The man admitted that he owned guns, but said that the weapons were not kept at his home. He refused to tell police where the arms are kept.
The machine works just fine!
An elderly Pacific Grove resident was alleged to need help getting cash out of an ATM. Thereupon a subject withdrew two rather large amounts of money without the victim’s permission. Police contacted the perpetrator and requested that a suspect photo be provided.
Leave it to a physician
A good Samaritan tuned in a brown wallet that had been found at the post office. Officers learned that the wallet contained a driving license issued by the state of Hawaii. Other papers were also found, but nothing that would help locate the wallet’s owner. However, a card in the wallet indicted the bearer had a medical appointment, and the day and time were stated. The doctor’s office was contacted. The doctor agreed to assume responsibility for notifying his patient that the wallet had been found. In the meanwhile, police will enter the wallet into evidence for safekeeping.
Is my face red?
A woman contacted police to report that her wedding ring was missing. She believed that she had left it on the sink in the restroom where she worked. She insisted that an unknown, subsequent restroom-ser had stolen the ring. Later, the woman again called police. The “stolen” ring had been found, she said.
You #*@%, you woke me up!
Police were notified that a man had been seen sleeping out in the open at a location in the vicinity of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The dispatched officer found the man and woke him. The man then emitted a string of profanity. The man indicated that he was employed by the Aquarium and had been rightfully sleeping in the same location for weeks. The officer advised the property owner to post signs.
Please pull over
An officer stopped a driver who seemed to be driving erratically. The diver seemed to have been drinking. The officer issued a Driving Under the Influence citation, then found that if the suspect was intoxicated, it was wrongly so. The subject was less than twenty-one years of age.
Give us a call, please
A Pacific Grove resident had been involved in an automobile accident that occurred in Santa Cruz. Later, she contacted Pacific Grove police and reported that she had been receiving threatening phone calls from others involved in the accident, which had been a moving vehicle vs. a parked car incident. The Santa Cruz police, after being contacted by Pacific Grove police, identified the case number and provided details. The woman was advised to contact her insurance company with claim information. She was also advised to report any future threatening calls.
The District Attorney will decide
A female contacted police to inform on her mother, who was accused of punching the daughter in the forehead during an altercation. Upon being contacted, mom said her daughter was an incorrigible who had, in fact, hit her in the back of the head during an altercation. The Pacific Grove Police Department elected to turn the case over to the District Attorney’s office for review.
Police Log through 2/27/09
Interested in golfing maybe?
Wiley Coyote may be checking out Pacific Grove neighborhoods to see which offers the best options for moving into, and the best golf in the area. Police first received a report of a coyote sighting in the vicinity of Pico and Grove Acre. About fifteen minutes later another sighting was reported, this one nearer 17 Mile Drive. The officer who was dispatched found and followed this animal toward the Spanish Bay Resort. The animal seemed to be in bad shape, the officer reported. Not only was it malnourished, the animal had lost much of its hair and had suffered an injury on its left haunch. Read more…»
Police Log through 1/23/09
Snippets from the station log by Jon Guthrie
Broken, not bent A subject was being pursued by Monterey Police, traveling fast in the attempt to get away. The vehicle attempted to negotiate a left turn on Jewel Street … and failed, striking a light pole instead. The pole broke. The suspect may also be broke after court proceedings. When you gotta go… An officer noticed a female doing two things very odd for so early in the morning. The woman was urinating in a garden, then swimming in a pool. Upon being confronted, the woman indicated that she would voluntarily check into the mental health service at CHOMP. The officer decided to notify the subject’s sister to report that the subject was being transported, and where. The officer learned that the woman had previously been reported as a missing person by the Monterey Police Department. Starting out young After being advised that two suspicious subjects had been seen loitering by the man’s car, the victim learned that his wallet had been removed from the vehicle. The couple who had been spotted were described as a male and female wearing athletic attire. The male wore white clothing, the female black. Both parties were heavy-set and young. Estimated ages were between 13 and 15 years. Barking dog may be cause of retaliation A male subject noticed that the hasp on his gate had been damaged. An officer, who checked the report, discovered that the hasp’s screws had been partially forced from the post. The reporting subject indicated that he had been having a problem with his dog’s barking, and his neighbors had complained. The subject speculated that the deed had been accomplished by one of the neighbors who wanted the dog to get outside so it would be struck by passing traffic. But the meat’s already gone A resident living on Ocean View Blvd reported that is was her practice to keep a large clam shell on her porch. She noticed that the clam had disappeared. She believed it was stolen Saturday afternoon. Probably not for the purpose of making chowder, however. Loose a purse? A good Samaritan discovered a purse sitting abandoned on a brick wall. She promptly turned it over to police. There wasn’t much inside the purse, just make-up and a pocket knife, but there was also a pair of glasses. Those might be valuable. Car vs. bike, bike looses A bike rider noticed a car being driven out of a parking lot. The two-wheeler braked hard and twisted the bike so as to not get hit by the vehicle. To no avail. The rear of his bike struck the vehicle. The bike’s rear frame and wheel were damaged. The auto, however, apparently suffered no ill effects. It drove away from the scene. Struck by truck A pedestrian was crossing the street in a designated crosswalk on David Avenue when he was struck by truck. Obvious injuries included both legs broken plus a broken hip, The victim was transported by helicopter to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center where he was questioned about the incident. Big blast avoided on trail A reporting party advised police that he had noticed a piece of ordnance lying beside the recreation trail near Ocean View Blvd. Police checked and found what looked like a munition in a 20 X 5 inches, grey, metal container which seemed to be in poor shape. The officer recognized the device as an MK 58 Navy Signal Marker. Specialists were contracted at Travis Air Force Base and asked to provide removal services. Upon arrival, the specialists took the explosive to the Presidio of Monterey. Army engineers took the device to a site on the former Fort Ord, where explosives are destructed.
Police Log through 1/16/09
Snippets from the station log by Jon Guthrie
Isn’t the location good enough? A man contacted the Pacific Grove police station to report that a female subject was causing problems. However, when asked what the woman had said to him that might be considered “problems”, the man said that he couldn’t recall. The incident allegedly occurred at Lovers Point. When the woman was contacted, she admitted to the incident during which she said she had lost her cool and used a racial slam. The incident was filed for information purposes.
Wha’sh the Score? The subject decided to attend a high school basketball game, never mind that he was drunk. A police officer was summoned. As the officer approached the subject, the man fled. After a chase on foot, the subject was apprehended, arrested, and transported to the county jail … where he is expected to sober up. His jailers will probably advise him of the game’s outcome.
No license required on bike trail! A young woman reported to police that while on the bike path, she believed that she lost her driving license and military ID. The report was for information only, but she hoped the lost would be found.
I’m outta here! A female subject lost her job. Distressed, she began drinking and became intoxicated. That was when the subject got into it with her husband. The gentleman departed the scene on foot to avoid being accosted by his wife. Reunited, both parties agreed to go to bed, perhaps separately, and try to resolve their issues in the morning.
Not worth anything, anyway A truck was discovered in bad shape. The interior door panels had been removed. The truck bed was filled with brush and trash. The vehicle also contained a Chrysler engine of the marine type. Officers summoned a tow truck to remove the vehicle.
Owner should be easy to find The owner has yet to be notified, but the police have a little something found in a parking lot. The inventory includes a California driving license, a gift card for Olive Garden, a VISA issued by Borders, and a Gold VISA issued by WaMu.
Where’s the girl friend? A police officer responded to a complaint about a “moaning” dog. Contact of the dog’s owner resulted in being informed that the sound was “love” moaning which would continue for twenty-three days. The investigating officer was either unimpressed or not very romantic. The owner was advised to find a way to keep the animal quiet or he (the owner) would be cited.
Make mine with fries! Archie’s All American Diner was broken into by someone looking for more than a great hamburger. Entry had been gained by breaking a window. Archie’s safe was then pried open and an undermined amount of cash taken. Old-time photos were removed from the wall. The culprit may soon be apprehended, however. Police collected considerable evidence. Investigators plan to interview an employee at a later time.
Which dimension shall we check? A father was worried about his son, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, because the young man had stopped taking his medications. Dad said that the son evidently suffered a “melt down” caused by losing a dollar bill while at a Pacific Grove store. The subject claimed that he was “between dimensions” where someone, possibly a demon, was after him. He told his dad that he had decided to end the world, then departed on foot. Dad asked the police department to keep an eye out.
Police Log through 1/9/09
Snippets from the station log
by Jon Guthrie
Okay, so you’re not a cow! A complainant telephoned police to let officers know that a nearby person was banging pans and making other obnoxious noises. The complainant said the offending party had threatened her in the past, and shouted such obscenities as: “F… you, cow.” At some point during these aggressive periods, the subject’s daughter begins pounding the floor loudly as though in retaliation. The complainant alleged the situation has become so bad that the woman fears for her own welfare. Investigating officers believe that the complainant may be overstating the problem a bit. In the log, the officers reported that both parties were at fault.
No Name? Well, what’s your birthday? A man was seen standing near the recreation trail at 3 o’clock one morning. He appeared disoriented, and did not respond when asked for a name. He did respond to a request for his date of birth-June something or another, 1968-but with little coherency. More questions led the officer to believe the man might be a mentally unstable person. The officer asked if the man needed a ride somewhere. The subject refused. A check of records revealed that the man had had contacts with Sand City and CSUMB police within the past two months. After a field interview, the subject was sent on his way.
Got a spare nut and bolt handy? An officer checked a vehicle apparently abandoned along Forest Avenue. The check did little to alleviate suspicions about the vehicle not belonging to the next door neighbors. The car was in poor condition. The dash, steering wheel, steering column, and door panels had all been removed. Home-made wiring and electrical connections were seen throughout the vehicle. The driver’s window refused to remain closed. The trunk was filled with tools and parts, possibly a conglomerate of auto and boat parts, plus oil and grease and dirt everywhere. The officer called Monterey Garage to tow the vehicle.
Siphon unnecessary. Prices have come down, dummy. A woman seemed to have difficulty with her vehicle after leaving it parked in a lot all day while she worked. As soon as she started the vehicle at the end of the day, the “check engine” light came on. After arriving at home, the woman decided to investigate her car more thoroughly. She found the gas cap latch had been broken and about ¼ tank of gas apparently stolen by siphoning.
Hey! You’re under arrest. A dog wandering around in the Asilomar district was wearing neither tag nor collar. A check revealed the animal to be a male Australian Shepherd. The dog was transported to a holding pen to wait for a citation to be issued … whether to the dog or its owner was not made clear.
The case of the invisible kids! A male showed up at the door about noon and started knocking persistently. The lady-of-the-house recognized the man from his being part of a work gang doing some recent contract service. Not being certain what the man wanted, the lady decided not to respond and to warn her stroke-inflicted husband to do likewise. The man then gave up on knocking, and began ringing the doorbell, an action that continued for almost two hours. Finally, the home owner called out and asked what the man wanted. After a pause, the noisy knocker and bell ringer said he had brought his children over to get acquainted. The woman saw no kids. She contacted police and advised the officer she wanted no contact with the man … or with his alleged kids.
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Police Log through 1/2/09
by Jon Guthrie
Oh, here it is! Is my face red? A gentleman contacted police to report that he had lost a money clip. The complainant stated that he was parked on Forest near Spruce. He had gotten in and out of his car several times while parked there, between noon and one o’clock, and he figured that was when the clip must have disappeared. The clip held credit cards and about $15 cash. Everything was missing for just over three hours. But then … his day must have brightened. That’s when the gentleman called back to report that the lost had been found. Read more…»
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