22 Thursday, August 10, 2017
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
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Sleeping on meth
On July 27 at approximately 2:45 a.m. two deputies observed a sedan parked at Thunderbowl at the east end of Capinteria Avenue. Positioning his patrol vehicle directly in front of the sedan, the reporting deputy stated that he placed the sheriff’s vehicle spotlight directly on the driver’s side windshield. When deputies approached the parked sedan, they observed a man sleeping on the reclined front seat. Despite the spotlight and the deputies’ flashlight beam directed inside the cab of the sedan, the man did not wake up. The reporting deputy noticed beer cans in the sedan—two open cans on the back floorboard and an unopened beer in the beverage holder in front. When the reporting deputy knocked on the front window the man woke up. At first he did not recognize the deputies as law enforcement, then realized who they were and asked if it was OK for him to open the door of his vehicle. The man’s pupils were slow to respond to light and the reporting deputy asked him when he’d last used drugs. According to the deputy’s report, the man said he hadn’t used drugs in the past “two or three weeks.” After telling the man that he had the symptoms of being under the influence of methamphetamine, the man said he smoked about $10 worth of meth a couple of days prior. The man said he’d broken his pipe and did not have any paraphernalia on him, but based on the deputy’s observation he arrested the man and brought him to the Carpinteria sub-station where a urine test revealed his recent use of methamphetamine and the man was cited for being under the influence of a controlled substance and released. The man’s vehicle was parked legally at Thunderbowl, and the deputies left it there.
Too much boozing
On July 29 at approximately 6 p.m. two deputies were dispatched to a pizza place at Carpinteria and Linden avenues on a report of a man disturbing the peace. The man was last seen walking southbound down the middle of Linden Avenue, and based on the description given the deputies found the man in the 900 block shortly thereafter, identified as a 59-year-old individual. According to the report, the deputies informed the man of the reason they were contacting him, and he immediately became belligerent with them. The reporting deputy noted a “strong odor of alcoholic beverages” on the man’s breath and that the man had “bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and unsteady balance.”
Based on the man’s symptoms of intoxication, hostility towards the customers at the pizza place and his belligerence with law enforcement, the man was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Failed scare tactics
On July 30 at approximately 7:20 p.m. an employee from a grocery store on Linden Avenue called the Sheriff’s office to report a man attempting to steal an 18pack of Corona beer, and threatening and shoving the employee when confronted about shoplifting. Video footage from the store showed a man attempting to leave with the 18-pack in the company of two women. The store employee stated that the man “threw gang signs” and said that if he was arrested that day he would return to the store to find the employee. The employee believed these actions were a threat to his safety. The suspect returned to the store a few minutes later and ran at the employee yelling profanities and pushed him with both hands. The employee then called law enforcement and the man left the premises. Deputies then found a man matching the description of the shoplifter in the parking lot behind a bar/restaurant on Linden Avenue. The man went inside the restaurant and deputies observed him drinking at the bar. Entering the bar, a deputy asked the man if he could speak with him outside. Outside the restaurant/bar, the reporting deputy noted that the man became belligerent. He also denied attempting to steal anything at the store, or shoving anyone there. The man said that he had only gone to the store to brush his teeth in the bathroom as he was homeless. Another deputy detained the man outside the bar/restaurant while the reporting deputy brought the employee over from the grocery store. The employee identified the man as the one who had attempted to steal the beer and then threatened and shoved him. He signed a citizen’s arrest form and the man was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Other reports
A reader sends a halo to the nice lady in front of her at the Albertsons checkout line who paid for the reader’s groceries when she accidentally left her debit card at home. “Made my day!” A reader sends a halo to the wonderful couple who helped the reader when she fell off her bike. “Nicole wrapped my bleeding hands, and Fernando had already put my bike in his truck. They took me home, brought me a potted plant and a card the next day.” A reader sends a halo to Alex Heredia at Albertsons. “He is one of the nicest, most considerate employees at the store! Always willing to help, and with a big smile. Thank you, Alex!” A reader sends a halo to Jeremiah at Giovanni’s Pizza for going out of his way to contact the reader about her missing credit card. “Thank you!” A reader sends a halo to the CUSD School Board for hiring Diana Rigby as new superintendent. “Having worked with her before, I think Diana’s positive, involved, direct-yet-diplomatic way is just what we need. She is an awesome leader!” A reader sends a halo to Coby, his family and Dani for their above-and-beyond help with Sally. “Thank you!” A reader sends a halo to amazing Brad for fixing the door that has plagued the reader and her family for six years. “You are a wonder!” A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Pet Care for loving his dear, sweet, 14-year-old cat Tye. “Tye surely enjoyed his pet action with Derek. Thanks!” A reader sends a pitchfork to the grocery store that promises “three’s a crowd” but consistently has outrageous lines and unopened cash registers. “Grocery shopping in Carpinteria is an expensive, time-consuming nightmare!” A reader sends a pitchfork to the inconsiderate and selfish people who are stealing plants and driftwood from the community garden on Santa Claus Lane. A reader sends a pitchfork to Jon for abandoning his life of leisure in Carp. “Maybe he’ll read this and come back to visit. We miss him.” A reader sends a pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for allowing State Park guests to leave their cars parked all along Palm Avenue for days and even weeks at a time. “Put residents’ and property owners’ rights first.”
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