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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY BRIAN PARK All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

Tuesday, May 15 PETTY THEFT Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (11:03 p.m.) A call arrived about a white male with blond hair, possibly 15 years old, wearing a black T-shirt and black pants who stole an 18-pack of Budweiser. The suspect fled on skateboard. Deputies stopped a possible suspect on the 34000 block of El Encanto Avenue.

ILLEGAL PEDDLING Barque Way, 32900 Block (7:49 p.m.) A caller said a magazine solicitor with a bad attitude broke a branch off the caller’s rose bush while walking away. The magazine solicitor was identified as a black male, possibly 14 years old, wearing a light-colored hoodie.

Monday, May 14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Doheny Park Road, 34000 Block (8:31 p.m.) A caller notified authorities of a man in a park near the Beachwood Mobile Estates who was screaming and yelling at children in the playground. The caller’s wife got scared and brought her children home, but the man followed. The man, who wore glasses and a gray shirt and was on a bike of unknown color, was later detained. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Vista Del Mar, 26700 Block (7:24 p.m.) A distressed caller was on the line while an ex-boyfriend was attempting to enter the residence. The caller thought the ex-boyfriend was under the influence or in the possession of drugs. The caller held the door closed while the ex-boyfriend tried to force his way in. When the authorities arrived at the

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scene, they had to contact the caller via phone because the original call was disconnected. The ex-boyfriend was identified as a 31-year old male wearing a black tank top and white and gray bottoms. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25300 Block (12:03 p.m.) A caller witnessed a man breaking into a recreational vehicle from across the street. The caller was visiting on vacation, staying on the third floor of a timeshare, so was not familiar with the area. The caller witnessed the man walk into a portable toilet before walking back to the vehicle, pry it open and enter the vehicle. The responding unit made contact with a gray-haired suspect who was wearing a blue shirt, black board shorts and flip flops.

Sunday, May 13 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive/Island Way (11 p.m.) A caller said there were two people trying to open the gates to the marina. One was identified as a female wearing a dark hoodie and shorts. The other was a male with a shaved head and a possible broken leg, wearing a gray sweatshirt and shorts. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE

Del Prado Avenue/Street of the Golden Lantern (10:28 p.m.) A caller said there was a man sitting in front of Kitchen Little and Rite Aid, watching the Bank of America ATM across the way. The man was identified as a 5-foot-9, 23-year-old with medium build with brown hair, wearing a black jacket and black fitted pants.

Saturday, May 12 DISTURBANCE Via Espinoza, 34500 Block (7:46 p.m.) A caller said there was someone in a second-floor balcony who was drinking and yelling at children playing in the street. The caller said the person appeared very drunk, perhaps suffering from mental illness, and that there had been problems in the past. Deputies reported to the person’s residence, but there was no answer at the door. BURGLARY IN PROGRESS Pequito Drive, 33700 Block (1:42 p.m.) A caller reported that four males entered his house from his backyard area, behind a church. The caller said he trapped the males in his house and had a knife and a drill on his person. He said one of the guys was hiding in his utility closet, so he opened the door a little and sprayed the man with Raid. That male fled in a white or tan sedan.

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO A Mile for Maddie Walk Saturday The Maddie James Foundation will host its second annual A Mile for Maddie fundraising walk on Saturday, May 19 at 8 a.m. The 1.2mile walk starts at Strand Vista Park, at the end of Selva Road, and traverses the coastal bluffs of Dana Point. More than 1,000 walkers participated in last year’s event. This year’s celebrity chairman is marine life artist and ocean conservationist Wyland. Additionally, the foundation has partnered with the Wyland Foundation on May is for Maddie, a month-long campaign to bring ocean and marine education to Southern California students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to visit and learn about the ocean. The Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center will visit seven schools throughout the region. Wyland will host an exclusive dinner at the institute for the top fundraisers on Thursday, June 7. The top fundraiser will receive special recognition and a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that Wyland will paint that evening. The foundation was created in 2011 in honor of Maddie James, a 5-year old Dana Point girl who died of a brain tumor just two months after diagnosis. The foundation, launched by her parents, raised $1 million to Dana Point Times May 18–24, 2012

begin construction on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center at the Ocean Institute. For more information, visit www. amileformaddie.com.

DP Harbor Boat Show Nears The 12th Annual In-Water Dana Point Harbor Boat Show returns, from May 31 to June 3. The event will showcase over 150 in-water and on-land exhibitors. Boating enthusiasts can purchase vessels and other products and are invited to climb aboard luxury yachts, sailboats, electric boats and powerboats. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.danaboatshow.com. For a $3 discount, use the code DPTEB5x312.

Ocean Institute to Host Lecture by Captain Dave Anderson Capt. Dave Anderson, who for many years has led whale watching excursions through his company Capt. Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari, will give a lecture hosted by the Ocean Institute on Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Anderson will present footage from his marine mammal voyages, share the story of his help with a recent whale

Dana Hills High School Principal Jason Allemann, DHHS senior Luke Wallace, Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Student of the Month Chairwoman Zohreh Behbehani, DHHS senior Karen Salazar and president of Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Al Soley at the April Student of the Month presentation. Courtesy photo

rescue and discuss his new book Lily: A Gray Whale’s Odyssey. Anderson has become a passionate spokesman against fishing gear entanglement—the leading cause of death of dolphins and whales. He has appeared on the Ellen Show, CBS This Morning and local news programs to speak about the issue. Anderson will present a story about the recent rescue of a gray whale, nicknamed Bart, and will bring some of the netting he helped remove to free the creature. He will also be selling his book and is available to sign copies. Cost to attend the event is $12 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. The event is free to members. For more information about the event or to become a member, Page 5

visit www.ocean-institute.org.

Rotary Club Honors Students Each month the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club in collaboration with Dana Hills High School Principal Jason Allemann selects two exceptional students of the month. The students of the month for April 2012 were seniors Luke Wallace and Karen Salazar.

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