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SC Sheriff’s Blotter Complied by Maryann Doudna All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Web site (www.ocsd.org) and reflects data available from calls placed from the field by the responding officer(s). An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.
of Pedro’s Tacos. The caller stated that the driver appeared to be drunk and was attempting to drive away from the scene. Welfare Check Zocala, 0 Block (6:00 p.m.) A woman called the police asking them to check on two children who were allegedly sleeping in a room with rat feces and broken glass. Suspicious Person in Vehicle Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (3:42 p.m.) An elderly woman contacted authorities to report a man who was parked in a tan van in front of her home, flashing a flashlight as if he needed help.
Tuesday, May 31
Welfare Check Avenida Dolores, 100 Block (1:31 p.m.) A man called the police to report the mother of his son who allegedly has a warrant out for her arrest in Indio and does not have registration for her car. The police found that none of this was true.
Drunk in Public Marbella/Camino De Los Mares (12:40 a.m.) A concerned citizen called the police after witnessing three individuals drinking and urinating outside of a blue pickup truck.
Patrol Check Calle Toledo/Avenida Valencia (1:14 p.m.) A woman called the police to report juveniles who threw water balloons at her car and cracked her windshield.
Monday, May 30
Disturbance-Family Dispute Via Presa, 1200 Block (10:02 a.m.) A woman called authorities to report her husband, who pushed her down the stairs after finding out that she had a boyfriend before their divorce was final. The woman was hyperventilating and suffered serious back injuries. The husband stated that she fell down the stairs.
911 Hang-up Vista Encanta, 0 Block (11:57 p.m.) A woman called the police stating that she believed her house was on fire. She then put down the phone, and a male could be heard asking her why she was yelling and telling her to sit down and eat her pizza. Disturbance Corto Lane, 400 Block (11:48 p.m.) A woman called 911 stating that her neighbors were smoking drugs and that small children were in the home. She also said that this was an ongoing problem and that the smoke was going into her residence and was affecting her children as well. Suspicious Person in Vehicles Escalones, 100 Block (10:30 p.m.) A man called the police to report individuals who appeared to be performing a drug deal in front of a home. The man called back to inform deputies that he could see a group of people watching deputies search the vehicle from a room upstairs. Welfare Check Via Solona, 200 Block (9:14 p.m.) A man called 911 saying that he just got in an argument with his wife and that he wants deputies to check on his children because his wife is crazy. Later, his daughter called the police saying her father has anger management problems and that he is on medications for depression and anxiety. Traffic Accident South El Camino Real/Avenida San Gabriel (8:07 p.m.) A concerned citizen called after witnessing a black Chevy crash into the wall San Clemente Times June 2–8, 2011
Investigate Dead Body Calle Ameno, 0 Block (8:46 a.m.) A caregiver called the police to report the death of a middle-aged man. Drunk in Public Calle Seville, 100 Block (8:08 a.m.) A concerned citizen called the police to report a man wearing a white shirt and blue shorts who was lingering between the library and the community center. He had been asked to leave several times but kept returning.
Drunk in Public Calle La Quinta, 3800 Block (1:23 a.m.) A person called the police to report a man wearing a flannel shirt who burst into the caller’s home looking for someone named Duke. The caller chased the man, who was possibly on drugs, out of the home, and he ran through the street.
Sunday, May 29 Shots Heard Calle Sarmentoso/Via Solona (10:52 p.m.) A concerned citizen alerted authorities after hearing multiple gunshots outside of their home. The police later found that fireworks were being lit in a nearby field. Suspicious Person Avenida Victoria, 500 Block (8:07 p.m.) A young woman who was possibly under the influence of drugs was going from car to car checking to see if they were unlocked. She was also placing various items in nearby bushes.
Keep the Peace Via Ensueno, 100 Block (12:58 p.m.) A man called the police to report a landlord who kept bursting in on caller’s vacation rental. The informant, who rented the home for the weekend, was unsure of where the landlord was currently. Investigate Person Down Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (6:59 a.m.) Police were called after a man was found lying face down at the San Clemente Pier by the railroad tracks. He possibly fell down the stairs. Disturbance Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (6:34 a.m.) A woman called the police to report a homeless man who was causing a disturbance in the San Clemente Hospital lobby. The man threw a wet shirt with ants on it at the informant. After she asked him to leave, he returned.
Saturday, May 28
Missing Adult Calle Escuela, 300 Block (7:41 p.m.) A caregiver called to report an elderly man who had gone missing. The man had both Alzheimer’s and dementia and had no friends or family in the area.
Suspicious Person South El Camino Real/Avenida San Luis Rey (11:14 p.m.) A person contacted authorities to report a man wearing baggy clothing who was watching children play in the front yard.
Disturbance Avenida Pico, 800 Block (7:01 p.m.) An Albertson’s employee called police to report a group of young men who came into the store and sprayed him with a suspicious substance that made his lungs hurt.
Unknown Trouble West Avenida Gaviota/Avenida Valencia (11:13 p.m.) A person called 911 to report screaming women in an alley. When police arrived, multiple women were screaming and crying and one was lying on the ground.
Suspicious Person Calle Abril, 4100 Block (5:16 p.m.) A man called the police to report a realtor who placed a for-sale sign in front of his home. When he confronted her, she stated that she owned the home.
Welfare Check Calle Del Cerro, 1000 Block (7:32 p.m.) A concerned citizen called 911 to report a child crying and loud thumping coming from the residence above them.
Disturbance Avenida Dolores, 100 Block (4:47 p.m.) A woman called authorities to report her neighbor who came to her home and threatened to hurt her dog because it was barking.
Hit and Run Misdemeanor Avenida Victoria, (6:49 p.m.) A male in a red SUV drove into a woman’s white SUV and then left the scene. The suspect possibly knew the women and intentionally damaged her vehicle.
Disturbance Buena Vista, 1500 Block (7:57 a.m.) A man called 911 stating that his roommate was crazy and just lit the mattress on fire. When deputies arrived, the fire had been put out but the mattress was still smoking.
Assist Outside Agency Avenida Calafia/Ola Vista (4:45 p.m.) Police were called after a 9-year-old went missing at the State Beach. She was last seen riding her red bike around the beach.
Disturbance Buena Vista, 1500 Block (4:56 a.m.) A man contacted authorities saying that his roommate was in her room talking to herself and that she was possibly taking drugs.
Trespassing Calle Cuervo, (3:06 p.m.) A concerned citizen called to report three juveniles who hopped a fence to use a community spa.
Battery El Camino Real, 2500 Block (3:48 p.m.) A man called the police after he was attacked by two male subjects. The subjects were urinating in front of the informant’s garage. When he confronted them, they began to punch him.
Disturbance El Camino Real, 500 Block (1:57 a.m.) A person called 911 after seeing a man in a green shirt chase a girl with blond hair down an alley.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle Via Pasa/Campanilla (2:22 p.m.) A person called 911 to report a man who was sitting in his Mercedes Benz for two days. He would occasionally get out of his car to change his clothing. Page 8
Disturbance Escalones, 100 Block (3:25 p.m.) A concerned person called 911 to report two individuals who were violently throwing beer bottles at one another. Drunk Down El Camino Real, 2200 Block (3:25 a.m.) A blond-haired man was found lying face down on the ground in front of the 7-Eleven Store. www.sanclementetimes.com