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Police log: She's a peeper and a fighter
Published: August 15, 2008
HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel Fire Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Female reported losing her wallet while dining at a cafe on Sixth Avenue earlier this morning. She went back to look for her wallet which met with negative results. A brief description of the wallet was provided.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported being bitten by dog while running on the Scenic Road walkway near the beach.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen found a stray dog in the area of Guadalupe and First. The owner was located and came to the station to claim the animal.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Non-injury accident at Dolores and 13th.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to Rio Road for a male in his 80s experiencing altered levels of consciousness. Firefighters assisted ambulance personnel with patient assessment, oxygen administration, diagnostics, monitor hookup, IV setup, packaging and gathering information. The patient was transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
Pebble Beach: Carmel ambulance dispatched to Sawmill Gulch Road for a male who had fallen. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine responded to a medical emergency, reported to be San Carlos and Ocean, then reportedly to be at Dolores and Fifth at the post office. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an elderly female who was the subject of the alarm, but denied there was any problem.
Carmel area: Juvenile male, age 16 years, reported being abducted, robbed at gunpoint, threatened and battered by four young males who were in a brown-over-tan, older model Ford Explorer. Occurred between 1600 and 1610 hours in the area of Pico and Santa Fe.
Carmel area: Victim on Rio Road received a check in the mail and was told to cash it and send money to pay the taxes on the money she had won. She realized too late that this was a scam.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on Ocean Avenue. Property damage only.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 47-year-old female was contacted in public on Mission Street at 2255 hours and determined to be intoxicated to a level where she could not care for herself. She was a danger to herself and others, and was arrested for drunk in public. She was booked for public intoxication but released without charges upon sobering.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine responded to Lincoln and 13th for a residential fire alarm activation due to a water leak into a detector, possibly due to a sprinkler problem. The detector was disconnected, which silenced the alarm. The occupant was advised to contact a licensed sprinkler system repair company or a licensed plumber to inspect the problem and make necessary repairs.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a fire alarm activation at an art gallery on Dolores between Ocean and Seventh. The alarm activation was due to a technician on scene conducting a test on the system, and the central station inadvertently dispatching the alarm.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency in a vehicle at Rio Road and Santa Lucia. Crew assisted with vitals, report information and loading for a female in her 50s who suffered from dizziness. Patient transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: On-duty crews received a walk-in medical at the station on Sixth Avenue. Crews performed vitals, EKG, IV, report information and loading for a male in his 40s suffering from seizure activity. Patient transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
Carmel Valley: Past-tense battery by a neighbor at a community hall. Non-injury. Problem originated over a civil dispute. Case continues.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on Casanova Street was contacted after he sprayed his exterior fence with an oil-based wood stain and damaged his neighbor’s property.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to a report of domestic violence on San Carlos Street. Upon contact with both parties, the male had visible injuries. Male stated he lived with his girlfriend. The 23-year-old female was arrested for domestic violence.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A physical fight occurred at a San Carlos Street bar/restaurant at approximately 2125 hours. Three subjects, ages 35, 37 and 38, were arrested for disturbing the peace and various charges, including battery and assault of a police officer. Fire engine and ambulance also responded to clean and bandage a minor laceration to the right knee of one of the male subjects. All three were transported to Monterey County Jail.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency on Dolores and Fifth at the post office parking lot. Crew assisted ambulance with vitals, EKG, IV, report information and loading for a male in his 40s who had suffered a seizure in a vehicle. Patient transported to CHOMP.
Carmel Valley: Carmel ambulance dispatched to Del Mesa Carmel for a person complaining of hip pain. ALS care provided, and the patient was transported to CHOMP Code 2.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency on Ocean Avenue and Del Mar. Crews performed patient assessment, vitals, oxygen administration and report information for a female in her 50s who had suffered a syncopal episode near the parking lot. Patient transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency in a restaurant on Sixth Avenue. Crews performed assessment, EKG, IV, report information and loading for a male in his 60s with general weakness. Patient transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
Pebble Beach: Reporting party found suspicious items abandoned behind a restaurant near Asilomar and the Pebble Beach Gate, including a large sheath knife, clothing, rope, and a note saying, “Give me your money.” Case continues.
Carmel Valley: A male Monterey County resident was arrested on Valley Greens Drive south of Carmel Valley Road for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Carmel Valley: A traffic stop at the intersection of Ford Road and El Caminito at 2311 hours came to a conclusion after a vehicle-foot pursuit. Suspect, a male, was taken into custody and transported to CHOMP for injuries.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim reported the loss of a black fanny pack containing a digital camera and a cellular phone. If located, please notify.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Mission Street resident requested intervention in regards to a civil matter involving a subject hired by the property owner to conduct some work. The subject in question voluntarily left the premises on the request of the tenant since he was not fulfilling his obligation to complete the work.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a medical emergency on Mission Street. Crews cleaned and bandaged an abrasion to the left knee of a female in her 20s who suffered a fall on the sidewalk. The patient refused further medical treatment and signed a release. Police officers also responded to take the report of the fall on city property.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A male subject, age 23, was arrested after providing the name of his brother for a citation after being stopped on San Carlos Street at 0153 hours. He was later found to have a suspended drivers license and a no-bail felony warrant. When he was arrested and booked at Aguajito and Highway 68 at 0404 hours, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a pipe. He was also recently issued citations with his false name. He was lodged at county jail.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a past-tense burglary to a business on Mission Street. Suspect forced entry through a window and stole an 18-by-7-inch wooden countertop/desktop with a cash box attached underneath. No money was in the cash box.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim reported loss of a video camera and case while patronizing shops in the business district. If located, please notify.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a burglary from a parked vehicle in a hotel garage on Dolores Street. The window was smashed and a purse containing miscellaneous credit cards and personal items was taken.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 52-year-old male subject was arrested for domestic violence, disabling a cell phone and dissuading a witness from testifying. Subject was allowed to post bail.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency in an inn on Dolores Street. Crew assisted with report information and loading for a male in his 40s with stomach cramps. Patient transported to CHOMP by ambulance.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Burglary reported at a business on San Carlos Street. A rock was thrown through a window, and a cash register containing $250 cash and a check for $55 was taken.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person came in to the police department to turn in a Palm Pilot she found lying on the ground while walking in the downtown area. She did not know whom the Palm Pilot belonged to but wished to claim the item if no owner was located. At about 1300 hours, contact was made with the owner of the Palm Pilot, and the property was turned over. The officer notified the finder and thanked her for her help.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Victim on Junipero Street received a bill from collections for an account he never opened. The fraud department requested a police report.Carmel-by-the-Sea: UPS delivered a package of ties to the wrong address on San Carlos Street, and the people there denied knowing anything about it.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: A female subject, age 46, was arrested for peeping into a neighbor’s window at Junipero Street and 12th Avenue, and then challenging the resident to a fight when she was confronted. The subject, who lives in the same complex as the victim, then ran from officers but was taken into custody. She was also intoxicated. She was lodged in county jail.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver was stopped on San Carlos Street at 2324 hours for a broken brake light and found to be unlicensed with six prior 12500(a) CVC citations [driving without a license]. The vehicle was also found to be unregistered, though it had a 2009 tab affixed to the plate. The driver was cited and released, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency at an inn on Junipero. Crew assisted with vitals, EKG, oxygen, patient report information and loading for a female in her 70s suffering from an irregular heart rhythm. Patient transported to CHOMP.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to Dolores and Seventh for smoke and odor in the China Art Center building, probably caused by a short in the wiring to an extremely old cash register. Firefighters disconnected the cash register, scanned the walls of the art center with the thermal imaging camera and ventilated the building to dissipate the smoke and odor. At this point, the building was secure, the owner was advised to purchase a new cash register, and all units returned to the station.
Pebble Beach: A suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana.
Carmel Valley: Resident reported her daughter ran away from home. The child is a habitual runaway.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Driver found a note from a witness regarding non-injury collision involving her parked vehicle on Dolores Street.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Husband on Sterling Way reported that he was upset because his current wife had left with their 10-month-old infant son without notification to the East Coast. Husband eventually contacted his wife and was told she needed time to think about things before coming home. Husband requested no further assistance.