A routine midnight check of a public park led police to recover two assault rifles stolen days earlier in Fountain Valley and arrest a possible suspect Wednesday, Jan. 27.

One of two men outside a vehicle in Alta Laguna Park with its doors open fled after a jailer informed them the park was closed, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Officers arrived to detain the second individual, Kyle Enoka, 23, of Fountain Valley, who was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of a concealed firearm and misdemeanor methamphetamine possession. Police seized a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and Ruger rifle and .09 grams of meth, Kleiser said.

Six Businesses Fall Prey to Phony Bills

A 15-year-old Compton youth, who allegedly used fake $100 bills to make purchases at six local businesses Saturday, Jan. 30, was detained by police, but not arrested.

Sgt. Tim Kleiser said detectives intend to investigate the incident. In recent weeks, other local merchants have experienced similar losses. Police have yet to determine if the recent incident is linked to others, Kleiser said.

Devise a Super Bowl Game Plan

Extra police officers on special DUI saturation patrols will be keeping an eye on the Super Bowl game clock Sunday, Feb. 7, aiming to stop and arrest impaired driving during and following the game.

If spectators plan on drinking, police urge designating a sober driver to get you home safely. “Drunk driving is completely preventable,” Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement. “All it takes is a little planning. We want fans to remember that it’s a choice. Drink or drive, but never do both.”

Monday, Jan. 25

Property. 1200 Starlit Dr. 9 a.m. A resident reported finding mail scattered on Morningside, Saling and Regatta drives.

Traffic collision. 700 block of Nyes Pl. 10:49 a.m. A driver who plowed into a parked car near Balboa claimed he swerved to avoid a downhill vehicle that left the area.

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Grand theft. 30800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8 p.m. A wallet and cell phone was stolen at an exercise studio.

DUI. 100 block of Coast Hwy. 9 p.m. A 67-year-old Crestline man was arrested for DUI in the wake of a report about a driver on the wrong side of the road.

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Animal calls. 28900 block of Sommet du Monde. 8:25 a.m. Kibble found in the area and examined by a crime lab was found not to have been poisoned.

Fraud. 1500 block of Tahiti Ave. 1:15 p.m. A fraudulent $605 charge had been made to a credit card.

Traffic stop. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. Mark Robert Meisenheimer, 55, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Fire. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 9:24 p.m. A blaze ignited at a house under construction.

Thursday, Jan. 28

Battery. City limits north. 2:17 a.m. Michael Charles, 57, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested for suspicion of assault after a Uber driver reported an attack by a passenger.

Vandalism. 2600 block of Victoria Dr. 9:15 a.m. Anthony Pham, 24, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism following a report about a rock thrown threw a window. Police discovered three homes with similar damage. Bail was set at $20,000.

Automated license plate reader. S. Coast Hwy. 12:52 p.m. Adrian Mark Vanbrock, 55, of Escondido, allegedly behind the wheel of a car stolen in Alhambra on Jan. 18, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft and held for $20,000 bail.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Jasmine St. 1:47 p.m. Joseph Ward Clark, 28, of Santa Ana, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Warrant service. 500 block of Forest Ave. 2:46 p.m. Ed Emmanuel, 52, of Laguna Niguel, was arrested for a San Diego sheriff’s fraud warrant with a $250,000 bail.

Friday, Jan. 29

Traffic stop. Diamond St. 12:04 a.m. A 23-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was cited for DUI.

Detective activity. 100 block of San Tropez Court. 8:31 p.m. Joshua Rodriguez, 22, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for DUI warrants.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Public intoxication. 12:42 a.m. 1700 block of S. Coast Hwy. A 53-year-old Huntington Beach man was cited for DUI and resisting arrest.

Traffic stop. Wilson St. 2:59 a.m. A 20-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block S. Coast Hwy. 3:22 a.m. A 49-year-old Redlands man was cited for DUI.

Warrant arrest. 500 block of Forest Ave. 5:46 p.m. Jay William Tran, 31, of Rosemead, who was wanted for a $100,000 Los Angeles sheriff’s robbery and attempted extortion warrant, turned himself in. The report didn’t say why.

Sunday, Jan. 31

DUI. Ruby St. 12:01 a.m. A 41-year-old Costa Mesa man was cited for DUI

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A routine midnight check of a public park led police to recover two assault rifles stolen days earlier in Fountain Valley and arrest a possible suspect Wednesday, Jan. 27.

One of two men outside a vehicle in Alta Laguna Park with its doors open fled after a jailer informed them the park was closed, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Officers arrived to detain the second individual, Kyle Enoka, 23, of Fountain Valley, who was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of a concealed firearm and misdemeanor methamphetamine possession. Police seized a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and Ruger rifle and .09 grams of meth, Kleiser said.

Six Businesses Fall Prey to Phony Bills

A 15-year-old Compton youth, who allegedly used fake $100 bills to make purchases at six local businesses Saturday, Jan. 30, was detained by police, but not arrested.

Sgt. Tim Kleiser said detectives intend to investigate the incident. In recent weeks, other local merchants have experienced similar losses. Police have yet to determine if the recent incident is linked to others, Kleiser said.

Devise a Super Bowl Game Plan

Extra police officers on special DUI saturation patrols will be keeping an eye on the Super Bowl game clock Sunday, Feb. 7, aiming to stop and arrest impaired driving during and following the game.

If spectators plan on drinking, police urge designating a sober driver to get you home safely. “Drunk driving is completely preventable,” Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement. “All it takes is a little planning. We want fans to remember that it’s a choice. Drink or drive, but never do both.”

Streetbeat

Monday, Jan. 25

Property. 1200 Starlit Dr. 9 a.m. A resident reported finding mail scattered on Morningside, Saling and Regatta drives.

Traffic collision. 700 block of Nyes Pl. 10:49 a.m. A driver who plowed into a parked car near Balboa claimed he swerved to avoid a downhill vehicle that left the area.

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Grand theft. 30800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8 p.m. A wallet and cell phone was stolen at an exercise studio.

DUI. 100 block of Coast Hwy. 9 p.m. A 67-year-old Crestline man was arrested for DUI in the wake of a report about a driver on the wrong side of the road.

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Animal calls. 28900 block of Sommet du Monde. 8:25 a.m. Kibble found in the area and examined by a crime lab was found not to have been poisoned.

Fraud. 1500 block of Tahiti Ave. 1:15 p.m. A fraudulent $605 charge had been made to a credit card.

Traffic stop. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. Mark Robert Meisenheimer, 55, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Fire. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 9:24 p.m. A blaze ignited at a house under construction.

Thursday, Jan. 28

Battery. City limits north. 2:17 a.m. Michael Charles, 57, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested for suspicion of assault after a Uber driver reported an attack by a passenger.

Vandalism. 2600 block of Victoria Dr. 9:15 a.m. Anthony Pham, 24, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism following a report about a rock thrown threw a window. Police discovered three homes with similar damage. Bail was set at $20,000.

Automated license plate reader. S. Coast Hwy. 12:52 p.m. Adrian Mark Vanbrock, 55, of Escondido, allegedly behind the wheel of a car stolen in Alhambra on Jan. 18, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft and held for $20,000 bail.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Jasmine St. 1:47 p.m. Joseph Ward Clark, 28, of Santa Ana, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Warrant service. 500 block of Forest Ave. 2:46 p.m. Ed Emmanuel, 52, of Laguna Niguel, was arrested for a San Diego sheriff’s fraud warrant with a $250,000 bail.

Friday, Jan. 29

Traffic stop. Diamond St. 12:04 a.m. A 23-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was cited for DUI.

Detective activity. 100 block of San Tropez Court. 8:31 p.m. Joshua Rodriguez, 22, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for DUI warrants.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Public intoxication. 12:42 a.m. 1700 block of S. Coast Hwy. A 53-year-old Huntington Beach man was cited for DUI and resisting arrest.

Traffic stop. Wilson St. 2:59 a.m. A 20-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block S. Coast Hwy. 3:22 a.m. A 49-year-old Redlands man was cited for DUI.

Warrant arrest. 500 block of Forest Ave. 5:46 p.m. Jay William Tran, 31, of Rosemead, who was wanted for a $100,000 Los Angeles sheriff’s robbery and attempted extortion warrant, turned himself in. The report didn’t say why.

Sunday, Jan. 31

DUI. Ruby St. 12:01 a.m. A 41-year-old Costa Mesa man was cited for DUI

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Five people were injured, two severely, in a two-car collision late Monday near Laguna Beach’s northern city limit and a 19-year-old driver was arrested for suspicion of felony drunk driving, traffic investigators said.

Two 19-year-old passengers suffered life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a car that veered across Coast Highway near El Morro Elementary, rode up onto the shoulder and overturned into oncoming lanes and a northbound vehicle, CHP spokesman Ray Scheidnes said Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Driver Kathia Isabel Rodriguez, of Fullerton, a 10-year-old passenger both suffered minor injuries in the 9:10 collision, Scheidnes said.

The 56-year-old passengerlate Monday, Feb. 8 in the car that collided with Rodriguez also suffered moderate injuries, a CHP statement says.

Investigators have yet to determine why Rodriguez lost control of a 2004 Ford traveling southbound on Coast Highway about 9:30 p.m.

The CHP issued an appeal to witnesses who might be able to assist in the inquiry.

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Police arrested a 54-year-old woman for suspicion of felony hit and run at her Laguna Beach home, less than two blocks away from a head-on collision at Beverly and Coast Highway that injured another motorist the day before.

Suzanne Olson was taken into custody at 9:48 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the 800 block of Cliff Drive and held for $50,000 bail, police say. Her damaged car was located nearby, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Witnesses saw a black SUV leave the scene of a 3:30 p.m. collision Friday, Feb. 12, which injured a 17-year-old driver from Rancho Santa Margarita. The teenager sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, Kleiser said.

Car Burglar Targets Temple Hills

Investigators believe five vehicle burglaries in the Temple Hills area are likely connected to one thief, police said this week.

The break-ins were discovered beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the 2900 block of Mountain View Dr., in the Top of the World area, and in four other locations along Temple Hills Drive, police said.

Losses ranged from a backpack containing a laptop computer to a duffel bag, according to the police log.

Monday, Feb. 8

Fraud. 200 block of Diamond St. 3:17 p.m. A resident monitoring her account online spotted two fraudulent charges amount to $255.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Fire. 1000 block of Cortez. 1:45 p.m. A surge protector ignited a fire in a back porch, which homeowners doused with a garden hose. Firefighters yellow tagged the home, meaning it sustained moderate damage.

Arson. 600 block of Loretta Dr. 4:29 p.m. A resident suspects someone set a trashcan on fire and destroyed the can.

Traffic collision. 500 block of Forest Ave. 9:15 p.m. A 19-year-old San Juan Capistrano woman was injured when struck by a vehicle driven by a 64-year-old female from Anaheim. The cause of the collision is under investigation and alcohol is not a factor, Sgt. Kleiser said. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for injuries that do not appear life threatening, he said.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Fraud. 1600 block of Bluebird Canyon Dr. 2 p.m. An unknown person made two charges with the victim’s credit card totaling $606 at a store in Fontana.

Dui. Montage resort. 7 p.m. A 58-year-old Dana Point woman was cited for DUI.

Thursday, Feb. 11

Traffic stop. Reef Point 3:44 a.m. A 20-year-old Anaheim man was cited for alcohol possession.

Vandalism. 31300 block of Monterey St. 1:39 p.m. A resident suspects someone shot out a window, causing $1,000 in damage.

Warrant service. 2500 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 2 p.m. Justin Garrett Clark, 30, of Irvine, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. 500 block of Glenneyre St. 11:32 p.m. Keanna Patrice Roberson, 18, of Aliso Viejo, who was driving without headlights, initially provided police a false name and address when stopped and was arrested for suspicion of false impersonation and driving on a suspended license. Bail was set at $20,000.

Friday, Feb. 12

Occupied vehicle. 1600 block of S. Coast hwy. 1:57 a.m. A 25-year-old Anaheim Hills man was cited for DUI.

Vandalism. 400 block of Glenneyre St. 8 a.m. A front car window was smashed.

Grand theft. 600 block of Griffith Way. 8:49 a.m. A plastic container with clothing and a laptop computer valued at $3,100 was taken when left unattended in a carport.

Vehicle burglary. 1600 block of S. Coast hwy. 1:35 p.m. A rental car window was broken.

Drunk driving. 1400 block of S. Coast hwy. 6:25 p.m. A 24-year-old Irvine woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Forest Ave. 10:44 p.m. A 35-year-old Riverside man was cited for DUI.

Saturday, Feb. 13

Disturbance. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:52 a.m. Brian Patrick Taylor, 41, of Morro Bay, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Traffic stop. Broadway St. 1:59 a.m. A week before his 20^th birthday, an Orange man was cited for DUI.

Petty theft. Sun Valley Dr. 10:38 a.m. Thefts were reported from two unlocked vehicles.

Paramedic level response. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy 11 p.m. Valerie Jacklyn Hernandez, 29, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence for allegedly smashing her boyfriend with a cocktail glass and cutting his face.

Sunday, Feb. 14

Vandalism. 300 block of Ocean Ave. 6:19 a.m. A small fire was set in the middle of the outside of the patio.

Pedestrian stop. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11 a.m. Norma Rodriguez, 43, a local transient, was arrested for suspicion of arson after police reviewed a video where she was allegedly seen leaving a restaurant patio where a cabinet had been burned. She allegedly admitted lighting the papers in order to keep warm. Bail was set at $20,000.

Vandalism. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 2:25 p.m. Someone keyed a vehicle.

Robbery. 200 block of Broadway St. 3 p.m. Colby Outlaw, 46, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for allegedly wielding a golf club to rob a homeless man of his backpack, which contained prescription marijuana, other prescription drugs and electronics.

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A police officer responding to a robbery call in downtown Laguna Beach spotted a man who fit the description of the suspected culprit outside a second store that he had also entered to demand money, police said Monday.

No weapons were used and no civilians were injured in the midday incident Saturday, Feb. 20, though the suspect allegedly kicked an officer during his jail booking, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Joshua Poeske, 27, of Laguna Niguel, was arrested for suspicion of felony robbery, resisting arrest and battery on a peace officer after he allegedly demanded money at a gallery in the 400 block of Coast Highway and a gift shop in the 200 block of Forest Avenue. In neither instance did employees turn over cash.

Poeske allegedly struggled with the officers who first detained him near Glenneyre and Forest avenues, Kleiser said.

Monday, Feb. 15

Disturbance. 300 block of Broadway. 9 a.m. Benjamin Allen Farley, 27, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony battery on an officer. Farley allegedly ignored demands to halt and was grabbed by an officer, who attempted to force him to sit down. A tussle ensued until he was cuffed. Bail was set at $20,000.

Drug activity. 10:31 a.m. Three out-of-the area 18-year-old girls were cited for meth and pot possession.

Vandalism. 3000 block of Mountain View Dr. 11 a.m. A left rear tire was slashed twice.

Vandalism. 1000 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:19 p.m. A passenger side window was smashed and the vehicle’s registration and insurance information have gone missing.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Suspicious person. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 12:15 a.m. A 29-year-old man was arrested for misdemeanor meth possession after his illegally parked car was searched.

Traffic stop. 30800 block of Coast hwy. 8:42 p.m. A 23-year-old Ontario man driving with a suspended license was cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His 17-year-old female passenger was intoxicated and released to her parents.

Vehicle burglary. 200 block of Cress St. 10:46 p.m. Two 15-year-old Laguna Beach boys, suspected in a car break-in, were detained and cited for curfew.

Thursday, Feb. 18

Fraud. 2500 block of Temple Hills Dr. 11:47 a.m. A resident discovered that someone had used his information to open a Comcast account and change his banking information with the Social Security Administration.

Fraud. 900 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4:28 p.m. A customer paid $4,500 for repairs to his vehicle with a fraudulent check.

Friday, Feb. 19

Burglary. 31000 block of Coast Highway, 12:36 a.m. A resident suspects a thief entered through an open bedroom window and took two laptops valued at $3,900.

Theft. 100 block of McKnight Dr. 11:04 a.m. Clothing left in a laundry room and valued at $500 was taken.

Disturbance. 200 block of Saint Ann’s Drive 10:09 p.m. Arriving officers detained a male and female who were outside a party holding cans of beer. The 20-year-old male from Laguna Niguel was arrested for an outstanding warrant while his 17-year-old female companion was detained and cited for a curfew violation and possessing alcohol.

Saturday, Feb. 20 

Patrol check. 200 block of Forest Ave. 12:20 a.m. A 20-year-old Dana Point woman was arrested for providing police false information and possessing a fake ID.

Sunday, Feb. 21

DUI. Laguna Canyon Rd. 9:19 p.m. An officer who stopped a suspected DUI driver arrested Morgan Goines, 21, of Rancho Cucamonga, for suspicion of possessing and transporting marijuana for sale. In a car search, police seized a digital scale, plastic bags and 34.31 grams of marijuana.

Collision. Jasmine and Magnolia streets. 2:31 p.m. A driver escaped injury but had to be cut from a vehicle that collided with another. No other details were available.

Fraud. Pacific Vista. 3:08 p.m. A male who called the victim claiming to be her grandson asked for $8,900. The report is incomplete so it’s unclear if the victim wired the money.

Stolen vehicle. El Paseo. 4:48 p.m. Michael Mitchell, 51, of Orange, was arrested for allegedly possessing stolen property, behind the wheel of a 2009 Hyundai reported stolen.

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Detectives are trying to identify two teenage girls who fled in a car after robbing a pedestrian at knifepoint Wednesday, Feb. 24, about 3:48 p.m., police said.

After demanding a purse and cell phone from the woman walking in the 500 block of Anita Street, the two girls identified only as blondes fled in a dark sedan or small SUV, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said. A man was at the wheel of the getaway vehicle, which possibly had out-of-state plates, he said. The victim was uninjured.

Monday, Feb. 22

Traffic collision. Laguna Canyon Rd. 11:12 a.m. For an unexplained reason, an outbound car knocked down a sign and veered off into a gulley. No one was injured.

Traffic collision. 2100 block of Park Ave. 3:13 p.m. The driver of a vehicle heading downhill lost control and veered into the shoulder and shrubbery. The driver was transported for treatment.

Wanted vehicle. S. Coast Hwy. 5 p.m. Trisha Valenzuela Church, 48, Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence in the wake of a fight involving her husband a few days before.

Tuesday, Feb. 23

Stolen vehicle. N. Coast Hwy. 3 a.m. Tamra Trueblood, 43, of Murrieta, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft after she was found in possession of keys for a missing Saturn.

Saturday, Feb. 27

Traffic stop. Forest Ave. 12:56 a.m. A 20-year-old Anaheim resident was cited for DUI.

Disturbance. Forest Ave. 1:46 a.m. Dennis Williams Mondragon, 23, of Lake Forest, was arrested for suspicion of assault on a police officer and resisting arrest after he fled when police arrived to break up a fight. His 20-year-old companion, Courtney Ellis, of Rancho Santa Margarita, was also arrested for suspicion of assaulting two bouncers.

Domestic violence. 2800 block of Zell Dr. 2:24 a.m. A 27-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly grabbing a girlfriend around the throat following an argument.

Unknown trouble. 1600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4:20 a.m. A woman hired by two men for a massage held her customers at bay with a Taser when they touched her inappropriately. No one was arrested.

Medical aid. Park Ave. 9:41 a.m. A 29-year-old man possibly broke both arms after losing control of a motorcycle that struck a curb.

Swimmer in distress. 30800 block of Coast hwy. 2:20 p.m. Three people helped a 12-year-old boy screaming for help out of the water.

Fraud. 300 block of Ruby St. 2:48 p.m. A resident suspects identity theft because of the arrival of a computer he didn’t order and the lack of unusual credit card charges.

Traffic collision. 1700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 7 p.m. Police arrested a 34-year-old Laguna Beach woman who witnesses reported driving erratically and hitting a vehicle in front of her.

Sunday, Feb. 28

Drunk driving. North City Limits. 1:23 a.m. A 60-year-old Arizona man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Glenneyre St. A 26-year-old Santa Ana man was cited for DUI.

Drunk driving. 800 block of Bluebird Canyon Dr. 4:49 p.m. Dylan Michael Candelaria, 46, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Hit and run. Glenneyre St. 5:14 p.m. A 28-year-old New York man was cited for DUI.

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Motorists encountered a difficult morning commute along Coast Highway Tuesday, March 8, due to a collision at Agate Street involving a pickup truck and motorcycle, police said.

The collision occurred when the northbound motorcyclist struck the passenger side of a southbound truck that made a left turn at Agate Street.

The 34-year-old San Clemente rider was taken to the hospital with a hip injury, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said. No charges were filed.

Monday, Feb. 29

Reckless driving. 4:47 p.m. El Toro. A 45-year-old Newport Beach man was arrested for DUI in the wake of reports about his driving in the bike lane.

Tuesday, March 1

Traffic stop. Center St. 1:25 a.m. Kimberly Armantrout, 49, of Laguna Beach, who was stopped for an out taillight, was cited for a failure to appear warrant from San Bernardino.

Vehicle burglary. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:35 a.m. An underground-lot security guard discovered two vehicle break-ins.

H&S activity. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 2 p.m. Ryan Fuller, 33, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of marijuana sales after police seized 20 pounds of marijuana packaged for sale from his car. A citizen reported seeing several people making quick transactions at the parked 2014 Mercedes. Bail was set at $25,000.

Fraud. 400 block of Hilledge Dr. 3:28 p.m. An 89-year-old woman asked for police assistance in returning $6,500 worth of face cream that she felt pressured to purchase from a Forest Avenue shop.

Suspicious vehicle. Alta Laguna Blvd. 7:40 p.m. A report about a car running stopped signs prompted police to detain a passenger, a 16-year-old Irvine girl later released to her parents, and cite Nicholas Daniel Bryson, 20, also of Irvine. He allegedly provided false information to police and was wanted on vandalism and burglary warrants.

Wednesday, March 2

Petty theft. 400 block of Myrtle St. 8:21 a.m. A suitcase, headset and money were reported missing from a car.

Fraud. 500 block of Thalia St. 12:09 p.m. A wireless headphone marketer reported that he failed to receive payment for a 200-headphone order valued at $21,000 from Chicago.

Drunk driving. 2300 block of San Clemente St. 5:48 p.m. After a car went over a guard rail, a 35-year-old motorist from San Marcos was arrested for a suspended license.

Thursday, March 3

Theft. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 8:59 p.m. A tennis player reported that someone who took his wallet while he was playing in a match used his credit card.

Petty theft. Poplar St. 10:34 a.m. A report about suspicious activity prompted police to arrest Jason Edward Sacdalan, 42, of Venice Beach, for outstanding warrants, though an investigation is underway as police suspect he may be tied to several thefts in Laguna and elsewhere.

Burglary. 500 block of Forest Ave. 10:52 p.m. Someone broke into a van and stole cash and sunglasses.

Burglary. 300 block of Jasmine St. 12:14 p.m. A resident who left her home unlocked in the early evening discovered the theft of knives and jewelry worth $7,000.

Fraud. 500 block of Forest Ave. 3:24 p.m. A resident reported the discovery of two fraudulent transactions on her bank card.

Friday, March 4

Speed race. Thalia St. 12:52 a.m. A 30-year-old Los Angeles man was cited for DUI.

Petty theft. 300 block of Heather Place. 7:50 a.m. The title is missing from an unlocked Arson. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 3 p.m. A trashcan in a public men’s restroom was lit on fire.

Petty theft. 600 block of Mystic Way. 4:22 p.m. A package was stolen from a porch.

Assault with a deadly weapon. 500 block of Forest Ave. 4:49 p.m. A motorist on Laguna Canyon road reportedly tried to hit a cyclist last month after the cyclist had knocked on the car to warn the driver of his presence.

Saturday, March 5

Traffic stop. Moss St. 12:20 a.m. A 56-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was cited for DUI.

Domestic violence. 1400 block of S. Coast hwy. 1:38 a.m. Mohammed Jamaal Hussein, 29, of Sherman Oaks, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence after allegedly choking his girl friend. Bail was set at $50,000. Aisha Emma Mitrea, 26, who sustained a chipped tooth and pain to her neck, was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Petty theft. 700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4:51 p.m. About $200 in swimwear was stolen.

Hit and run. 400 block of Nyes Place. 10:24 p.m. A 47-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI.

Sunday, March 6

Grand theft. 200 block of Beverly St. 11:50 a.m. A laptop and $5 in change was taken from a car.

Fraud report. 31600 block of Scenic Dr. 2:31 p.m. Reports are incomplete about a home buyer who discovered $30,000 intended for an escrow account was diverted elsewhere.

Grand theft. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 6:41 p.m. A gold necklace valued at $30,000 went missing sometime after a resident was transported to a Newport hospital last month.

Monday, March 7

Traffic stop. Alta Laguna Blvd. 2:48 a.m. Dustin Gene Patton, 25, of San Francisco, and MaryJane Nicole Madrid, 31, of Costa Mesa, were arrested for suspicion of drug charges when a search of their car and persons turned up paraphernalia and methamphetamine.

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Four adults who agreed to buy alcohol for minors received misdemeanor citations during an undercover program that targeted eight Laguna Beach establishments Saturday, March 12, police said.

A total of 60 adults were asked to buy alcohol for two minors working with police and acting as decoys.

Court costs and fees for furnishing alcohol to a minor can cost $1,000, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Monday, March 7

Traffic collision. S. Coast Hwy. 8:54 p.m. A woman complained of pain after being struck in a crosswalk at Cress Street by a car turning northbound onto the highway.

Tuesday, March 8

Vehicle burglary. 2600 block of Solana way. 7:32 a.m. A purse and wallet were taken from a car where a window was smashed.

Traffic collision. Agate St. 9 a.m. A motorcyclist suffered non life-threatening injuries when struck by a southbound vehicle turning left from Coast Highway.

Vehicle burglary. 300 block of Broadway St. 9:32 a.m. Binoculars and other items valued at $1800 were taken.

Wednesday, March 9

Drug activity. N. Coast Hwy. 1:43 p.m. A man seen hugging and licking parking meters was issued a citation for an outstanding warrant but released at the scene.

Thursday, March 10

Burglary. 800 block of Glenneyre St. 7:38 a.m. $194 in cash and a laundry bag was discovered missing.

Extortion. 2600 block of Victoria Dr. 11:21 a.m. A woman reports that a person she is indebted to has threatened to write unflattering posts online.

Saturday, March 12

Traffic collision. Coast Hwy. 12:34 a.m. A 60-year-old San Diego woman was arrested for DUI in the wake of a two-car collision.

Speed race. 31100 Coast Hwy. 2:46 a.m. A 24-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man was cited for DUI.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 3:02 a.m. Kalani Henry Machado, 46, of Lake Forest, contacted for sleeping in public, was arrested for several outstanding warrants.

Reckless driving. Laguna Canyon Rd. 2:22 p.m. A 53-year-old Nevada driver, who left a gun on the rear passenger seat, was cited for reckless driving but possessed a concealed weapons permit.

Brandish weapon. 1400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:55 p.m. A man who was brandishing a knife was detained for a mental health evaluation.

Sunday, March 13

DUI. Laguna Canyon Rd. 8:25 p.m. A 39-year-old Dana Point man was cited for DUI.

Fraud. 1400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:30 p.m. A customer attempted to purchase items with a fake $100 bill.

Monday, March 14

Traffic stop. Laguna Ave. 1:25 a.m. A 41-year-old Laguna Beach woman was arrested for suspicion of DUI and drug possession. Police allegedly found 1.46 grams of methamphetamine in a baggy in the driver’s jacket pocket, which she claims were drugs seized from a friend during an intervention.

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Monday, March 14

Vandalism. 21600 Treetop Lane. 9:43 a.m. Skateboarders scratched up the picnic tables.

Traffic collision. Second St. 3:19 p.m. A city lifeguard vehicle that was backing up struck a parked car.

Fraud. 400 block of Dartmoor St. 7:48 p.m. The victim’s bank alerted him of a $5,076 fraudulent purchase at a Chanel store at South Coast Plaza.

Tuesday, March 15

Disorderly conduct. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 1:15 a.m. A 22-year-old Nevada man was cited for indecent exposure and lewd acts for performing a sex act on another man on the public sidewalk.

Warrant arrest. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 7:44 a.m. Richard Duke, 55, a Laguna Beach transient, was arrested for a no-bail warrant.

Burglary. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 7:45 a.m. Someone broke into a hotel guest’s room by shattering a glass door and made off with a tablet computer valued at $2,100.

Petty theft. 600 block of Park Ave. 12:15 p.m. A man was cited for allegedly stealing keys from the pool area.

Petty theft. 500 block of Glenneyre St. 5:22 p.m. Jewelry worth $800 was taken from a suitcase in a parking structure.

Wednesday, March 16

Pedestrian stop. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 4:42 a.m. Paul Lemrise, 48, of San Juan Capistrano, was arrested for an outstanding burglary warrant.

Petty theft. 31800 block of Laurel St. 12:17 p.m. Sunglasses, CDs, coins and a phone charger are missing from a car.

Domestic violence. 600 block of Park Ave. 1 p.m. A dispute between a high school couple ended in the arrest of the 18-year-old male for allegedly pushing and chasing his girlfriend.

Grand theft. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 3:19 p.m. Someone took camera equipment worth $10,000 from an unlocked vehicle.

Grand theft. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 5:29 p.m. A registered Beretta gun worth $543 was stolen from the backseat of a vehicle, which was valet parked and likely left unlocked.

Traffic stop. S. Coast Hwy. 11:19 p.m. George Marino, 50, of San Juan Capistrano was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 due to previous offense.

Thursday, March 17

Traffic collision. 2500 block of Laguna Can yon Rd. 3:24 p.m. A motorcyclist injured in a collision was taken for medical treatment.

Burglary. 31900 block of Sunset Sve. 6:42 p.m. Three prosthetic hip stems valued at $8,000 were taken from the home of a prosthetic company’s sales representative.

Friday, March 18

Brandishing weapon. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 12:08 a.m. Chad Jesse Garcia, 30, of Garden Grove, was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon for threatening to stab another patron.

Drunk driving. Laguna Ave. 1:27 a.m. A 34-year-old Anaheim resident was cited for DUI after colliding with a curb.

Traffic stop. Glenneyre St. 1:54 a.m. A 24-year-old Covina woman was cited for DUI. .

Sexual perversion. Legion St. 9 p.m. A member of a track and field team alleged another male student took photo of her while she was changing in a bathroom.

Saturday, March 19

Battery. Anita St. 10 p.m. An intoxicated man, who needed treatment for non-life threatening injuries, said he had been in a fight with about six others and may have provoked the incident.

Sunday, March 20

Traffic stop. 200 block of Brooks St. 12:52 a.m. Stephen Paul Israel, 56, of Long Beach, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant from Yolo County.

Rape. 400 block of Shadow Lane. 8:23 a.m. The case is under investigation. No further details were made available.

Disturbance. 200 block of Lower cliff Dr. 1:14 p.m. David Achim, 32, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence for allegedly attempting to choke a girlfriend.

Drunk driving. City limits north. 9 p.m. A 30-year-old Washington woman was cited for DUI.

Monday, March 21

Battery. 1100 S. Coast Hwy. 1:09 a.m. A patron playing darts suffered a half-inch knife wound in a confrontation with another patron, who fled the scene.

Drunk driving. Coast Hwy at Vista del Sol. 6:56 a.m. Jeffrey Mitchell, 31, of Wildomar, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant from San Bernardino.

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A Laguna Beach resident who returned home to surprise thieves loading his belongings into a rental truck attempted to block their getaway with his Tesla, which was smashed in the process, police said Monday, March 28.

The homeowner who drove into the driveway of his home in the 1900 block of Park Avenue about 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 24, reported seeing a second burglar flee on foot. Despite a search of the area from the air and on the ground, police were unable to locate either the damaged truck or the thief abandoned by his co-conspirator, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

The fleeing truck left a debris trail of both truck parts and the resident’s stolen possessions strewn along Park Avenue, the police log noted.

The homeowner was still tallying the stolen property, but estimated losses of at least $50,000, which included two expensive watches in addition to the damaged car, Kleiser said.

Monday, March 21

Burglary. 32400 block of coast Hwy. 8 a.m. Thieves attempted to gain entry.

Battery. 600 block of Park Ave. 10:38 a.m. A 16-year-old student elbowed a campus supervisor in the face.

Fraud report. 400 block of Loma Terrace. 2 p.m. A resident reported an authorized $650 credit card transaction.

Fraud. 1400 block of Bounty Way. 4:58 p.m. A resident’s identity was stolen and used to create cards in her name.

Foot patrol. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 5:44 p.m. Homeless Leslie Jan Shacklett allegedly violated the terms of a restraining order and was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Hate crime. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 6:23 p.m. Witnesses reported men throwing eggs from a car and yelling derogatory words about Arabs.

Traffic collision. Beach St. 11:39 p.m. Jennifer Marie Acosta, 34, was arrested for suspicion of DUI after she was observed driving the wrong way down a street and hitting a sign. Bail was set at $15,000 due to two prior offenses.

Tuesday, March 22

Burglary. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:34 a.m. An employee discovered that thieves, who probably entered a restroom window, had ransacked a shop, making off with $6,000 worth of electronics, cash and clothing.

Burglary. 1400 block of Glenneyre St. 9:38 a.m. Paper gift certificates were stolen.

Petty theft. 2200 block of Crestview Place. 9:46 a.m. A packaged containing $19 worth of pesticides was taken the day before.

Vandalism. 300 block of Glenneyre St. 5:15 p.m. Minor damage was inflicted on a $300,000 sculpture.

Wednesday, March 23

Fraud. 500 block of Forest Ave. 10:21 a.m. A resident received word from the county recorder of suspected fraud involving a local property.

Detective activity. 33900 block El Encanto Ave., Dana Point. 3:16 p.m. Daniel Stephen Brinton, 29, of Dana Point, was arrested for suspicion of felony rape of an unconscious victim three nights earlier. A witness who saw the assault occurring spoke to the suspect, who fled the home where several people were staying the night. He was lated arrested at his home, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Theft. 400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:48 p.m. A bike was taken.

Thursday, March 24

Fraud. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:53 a.m. A would-be vacationer wired $780 for a rental listed on Craigslist.

Detective activity. 100 block of Chiquita St. 10:17 a.m. Christian Perez, 18, of Santa Ana, who was already in Orange County Jail for other reasons, was arrested for suspicion of felony burglary. Detectives received word that DNA on a jewelry box allegedly linked him to a local burglary that occurred April 27, 2015.

Fraud. 700 block of Bayview Place. Noon. The victim learned someone else had filed a phony tax return using his name.

Pedestrian stop. 16-01072. 500 block of Forest Ave. 12:59 p.m. James Kennedy Carrick, 24, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of possession and an outstanding drug warrant. Police say they seized 3.4 grams of meth.

Drunk driving. 2700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4 p.m. A 28-year-old Lake Forest man was cited for DUI after colliding with a structure.

Friday, March 25

Traffic stop. 200 block of Brooks St. 1 a.m. A 43-year-old Aliso Viejo resident was cited for DUI.

DUI. 200 block of Forest Ave. 2 a.m. Doria Garcia, 27, of San Juan Capistrano, was arrested for suspicion of DUI after she plowed into a utility box, which left businesses without a landline. Bail was set at $10,000 due to a previous offense.

Petty theft. 200 block of Wave St. 5:53 p.m. Clothing that was outside and valued at $300 is missing.

Traffic stop100 block of Agate St. 10:33 p.m. Kortez Jamar Morris, 31, of Henderson, Nev., was arrested for a contempt of court warrant.

Saturday, March 26

Traffic stop. Viejo St. 12:08 a.m. A 41-year-old Huntington Beach man was cited for DUI and his passenger arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. 30700 block of Coast Hwy. 1:45 a.m. A 45-year-old San Clemente woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 600 Laguna Canyon Rd. 2 p.m. A 28-year-old Aliso Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Stolen vehicle. N. Coast Hwy. 8:27 a.m. Alicia Clark, 34, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft, behind the wheel of a car stolen two days earlier in Inglewood.

Stolen vehicle. 3100 block of Mountain View Dr. 9 a.m. A black Volvo parked overnight went missing.

Burglary. 200 block of Forest Ave. 4 p.m. A business reported the theft of jewelry.

Drunk driving. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 5:22 p.m. Allan Anthony Bulsiewicz, 68, of Stanton, was arrested for suspicion of felony hit and run following a collision where one person was injured.

Occupied vehicle. 31700 block of Coast Hwy. 9:36 p.m. Anilera Maria Rowe, 20, of Orange, and two 16-year-olds were charged with various misdemeanors. Police seized nitrous oxide, Xanax and .68 grams of meth.

Sunday, March 27

Traffic stop. Nyes Place. 2 a.m. Julio Cesar Mendoza, 29, of Rancho Santa Margarita, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior arrest.

Occupied vehicle. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy. 2 a.m. Chad Vandenlangenberg, 49, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. Calliope St. 3:36 a.m. A 26-year-old San Diego man was arrested for drug paraphernalia.

Vehicle burglary. La Costa Ct. 11 a.m. A wallet was taken from an unlocked car.

Vehicle burglary. Carmel Ct. 12:59 p.m. A checkbook was rifled through.

Vehicle burglary. 1100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 1:22 p.m. Items are missing.

Vehicle burglary. La Costa Ct. 4:31 p.m. A possibly unlocked vehicle was entered.

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Lifeguards rescued passengers from a boat taking on water near Heisler Park.
Photo courtesy of LB Marine Safety Department.

Laguna Beach lifeguards and Good Samaritans came to the aid of passengers on a stalled powerboat pushed by waves onto a shoreline reef about 5:40 p.m. Sunday, April 3.

“They were in a perilous position,” lifeguard Chief Kevin Snow said in an interview this week.

The outing by boat owner Alberto Vumigo of Anaheim turned treacherous when his 18-foot vessel lost power off of Heisler Park when kelp fouled the propeller of the outboard motor, Snow said. With the boat captain unable to restart the engine, wind and waves pushed the vessel towards rocks jutting from the water and in the surfline of Picnic Beach, he said.

Vumigo and his daughter, who wore a life jacket, managed to get out of the boat that ran aground on the rocks, said Snow, whose reports indicated two other passengers remained on board.

That account disagrees with one from local resident and ocean swimmer Leigh Bell, who said he alerted authorities as waves slammed the drifting boat into rocks.

Before lifeguards arrived, he said he scrambled across the reef to reach the boat. Bell said the boat operator pushed his terrified 3-year-old daughter into his hands. Bell, in turn, passed the child to two other civilian rescuers who assisted by wading into the surf.

Responding lifeguards slid the boat that was taking on water off the rocks and guided it onto the sand, Snow said.

Bell saw the father exit the boat and hurriedly run to find his daughter.

“They were very fortunate to get on the rock without anything happening,” said Snow, noting that the boat ran aground two hours before high tide, which would have made the situation riskier.

No charges will be filed, Snow said.

Police Urge Motorists to Silence Distractions

Laguna Beach police will join a statewide law enforcement campaign Wednesday, April 20, of vigilance for distracted drivers.

Distracted driving caused 67 fatalities and 11,000 injury collisions statewide in 2015, with the actual number of cases likely higher, Laguna Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement.

Streetbeat

Monday, March 28

Grand theft. 1400 block of Cerritos Dr. 8:11 a.m. Camera gear and other items valued at $2800 were taken from a vehicle.

Vehicle burglary. 200 block of N. Coast Hwy. 9:53 a.m. A guest reported a vehicle break-in.

Vandalism. 1000 block of San Jose St. 2:28 p.m. Someone poured acid in a car gas tank and punctured tires.

Petty theft. La Costa Ct. 4:42 p.m. Gift cards were taken from an unlocked car.

Vandalism. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 10:23 p.m. A rock thrower broke a hotel window.

Tuesday, March 29

Burglary. 3200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4:45 a.m. Police responded to a burglary in progress call and arrested James Michael Marinow, 31, of Westminster, for attempted burglary. Bail was set at $50,000.

Vehicle vs. pedestrian. Cress St. 1:32 p.m. A vehicle hit the leg of a pedestrian. Further details were unavailable.

Petty theft. 3100 Bonn Dr. 1:53 p.m. Mail was reported stolen.

Domestic violence. 1000 block of Oro St. 9:49 p.m. Christopher Langley, 39, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence; his partner had suffered a head injury.

DUI. N. Coast Hwy. 10:10 p.m. A security guard’s report about a motorist traveling northbound with front-end damage led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Washington woman for DUI.

Wednesday, March 30

Traffic collision. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:34 p.m. A cyclist suffered scratches after colliding with a parked vehicle.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 3:34 p.m. Audrey Lara Bedwell, 38, of Texas, was arrested for an outstanding domestic abuse warrant.

Suspicious circs. 600 block of Hillcrest Dr. 4:21 p.m. Gemma Johnson, 37, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of violating a restraining order and domestic violence.

Thursday, March 31

Traffic stop. Bluebird Canyon Dr. 1:08 a.m. A 31-year-old Simi Valley man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Mountain Rd. 2:11 a.m. A 26-year-old resident of Mexico was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Bluebird Canyon Dr .2:39 a.m. A 41-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Vandalism. Victoria Place. 11:33 a.m. Graffiti was discovered in a tunnel.

Fraud. PD. The victim reported three fraudulent charges on his credit card totaling $15,369 made at locations in Beverly Hills.

Assist other dept. 600 block of Laguna Canyon Road. 3 p.m. Local police lay spike strips and halt traffic as part of a stolen car pursuit by Santa Ana police, who arrest the driver on Coast Highway.

Friday, April 1

Traffic stop. Tablerock 1:48 a.m. A 25-year-old Oceanside woman was cited for DUI.

Reckless driving. El Toro Rd. 4:26 a.m. A 53-year-old Aliso Viejo man, who was driving on wrong side of road, was arrested for DUI.

Petty theft. 1500 block of Bluebird Canyon. Dr. 7:30 a.m. A briefcase, small bills and sunglasses valued at $320 were taken from a car.

Petty theft. 1500 block of Morningside Dr. A vehicle may have been broken into.

Burglary. 600 block of Mystic Way. 8:28 a.m. A garage door was forced open.

Reckless driving. Broadway Place. 6 p.m. A 25-year-old Orange man was cited for DUI.

Saturday, April 2

Fight. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:30 a.m. Lucas James Israel, 36, of Huntington Beach, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Pedestrian stop. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 12:29 p.m. A 15-year-old riding the trolley with other kids was cited for possessing 1.66 grams of marijuana as well as alcohol.

Sunday, April 3

Traffic stop. Aster St. 3:30 p.m. A 53-year-old Arizona man was cited for DUI.

Check. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 8:15 a.m. A woman who was burning clothes in a storm drain was taken for a mental health evaluation.

Drunk driving. North city limits. 12:49 p.m. A 21-year-old Anaheim man was cited for a drug violation.

Fraud. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:41 p.m. A customer tried to use a fake $50 bill.

DUI. 400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4 p.m. Marie Antoinette Sanchez, 32, of Riverside, was arrested for suspicion of embezzlement and possessing stolen property, behind the wheel of a rental car due to be returned in Ontario in February.

Petty theft. 1200 block of Pacific Ave. 7:18 p.m. A wallet was stolen from a car.

Fraud. 200 block of N. Coast Hwy. 10 p.m. A woman provided a fake $50.

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Laguna Beach Fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse says that investigators could not determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a La Mirada Street home last month, but ruled it to be accidental.

He said investigators estimate the owners, Richard Bisson and Paola Porrini, suffered a $4.5 million loss for the structure and contents, which included a contemporary art collection.

Streetbeat

Monday, April 4

Brandish weapon. Park Ave. 8 a.m. A would-be car thief revealed a handgun in his waistband to the car owner, who interrupted the attempted heist of his vehicle.

Grand theft. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2:21 p.m. Sunglasses, prescription glasses and a purse valued at $4,300 were removed from an unlocked vehicle.

Fraud report. 200 block of Forest Ave. 4:38 p.m. Scott Shobar Simoni, 30, was arrested for trying to fill a phony prescription.

Tuesday, April 5

Grand theft. 2000 block of San Remo Dr. A $2,000 laptop was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Wednesday, April 6

Petty theft. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 1 p.m. Two watches valued at $10,500 were stolen from a nightstand.

Drug activity. Block of 31500 block of Bluff Dr. 1 p.m. Two juveniles were detained for drug violations and later released to their parents.

Fraud. 300 block of Broadway St. 4:40 p.m. A man attempted to pass a fake $100 bill.

Thursday, April 7

Burglary. 1600 block of S. Coast hwy. 9 a.m. A hotel manager reported that $150 and other valuables are missing from a cash drawer .

Burglary. 800 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 10:12 a.m. No entry is made but a window was damaged at a catering kitchen.

Sexual abuse. 900 block of Meadowlark Dr. 6:58 p.m. A detective will investigate a teen’s report of a fellow student who touched her inappropriately.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Thalia St. 10:41 p.m. A 32-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI.

Grand theft. 31800 block of Coast hwy. 10:50 a.m. Credit cards left in a car were used at Costco.

Stolen vehicle. PD 9:12 p.m. A stolen Mercedes Sprinter was found.

Saturday, April 9

Traffic stop. Bluebird Canyon Dr. 12:27 a.m. A 45-year-old Florida man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Vista del Sol 1:20 a.m. A 42-year-old Ladera Ranch man was cited for DUI.

Traffic collision. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 1 p.m. A bicyclist was transported for medical treatment after falling.

Petty theft. 1300 block of Skyline Dr. 1:30 p.m. Four different people in the area reported stolen packages. One intended recipient discovered several emptied UPS packages.

Petty theft. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 4:16 p.m. A grab and run thief stole sunglasses valued at $450.

K9 event. Jamboree and San Joaquin, Newport. 10:22 p.m. Laguna’s K-9 officer Ranger assisted with a vehicle search and found 10 ounces of methamphetamine.

Sunday, April 10

Burglary. 800 block of Fen Way 12:37 p.m. Reports are incomplete.

Fraud. 100 block of Cozumel. 12:45 p.m. Taxes were fraudulently filed.

Burglary. 1000 block of Flamingo Rd. 1:53 p.m. A resident discovered an attempted break-in.

Vandalism. Griffith Way. 2:25 p.m. Vehicles were keyed.

Disturbance. 400 block of Cliff Dr. 2:46 p.m. An intoxicated man yelling racial slurs was arrested for a parole violation.

Burglary. 600 block of Glomstad Lane. 5:24 p.m. Prescription pills were taken in a break-in.

Traffic stop. Montage Resort. 10:50 p.m. A 54-year-old San Diego woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Calliope St. 12:48 p.m. A 25-year-old Paramount woman was cited for DUI.

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Police issued a warning about a telephone scam where the calling party identified themselves as a police captain and appeared to be calling from the department’s non-emergency number.

The individual demanded that a resident withdraw $2,000 in order to avoid arrest for a supposed warrant for not attending jury duty, says police spokesman Sgt. Tim Kleiser.

No police or governmental agency will solicit money for fines by phone, said Kleiser, warning residents to avoid falling prey to another scam involving a demand for a money order, gift card, or wire transfer. “If you receive this type of phone call, always verify who the caller truly is; do not use a phone number they provide you as verification,” he said. “Usually, the number provided by the thief will go to a voice recording message.”

If you have sent money or believe that you are a victim of a crime, please call and report the incident to police. Contact Kleiser at tkleiser@lagunabeachcity.net or 949-464-6671

Monday, April 11

Petty theft. 200 block of Forest Ave. 12:32 p.m. A business reported a shoplifter was recorded on a surveillance video.

Fraud report. 700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4:54 p.m. A business accepted a counterfeit $100 bill.

Fire. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 9:45 p.m. Carpeting was set on fire by a small transformer fire.

Tuesday, April 12

Vehicle burglary. 900 block of Summit Way. 8:35 a.m. Sunglasses, a laptop and wallet valued at $1,934 was taken from a vehicle that showed no signs of forced entry.

Vandalism. 1500 block of N. Coast Hwy. 8:50 a.m. A window was smashed.

Warrant service. 24800 block of Via San Rafael. Samuel Flores Luna, 28, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested for three outstanding warrants. Bail was set at $25,000.

Property. 500 block of Forest Ave. 2:27 p.m. A Nike bag and golf clubs was turned in.

DUI. Laguna Canyon Rd. 3:12 p.m. A report about a motorist swerving and almost hitting a curb resulted in the arrest of a juvenile. No more details were available.

Traffic stop. Coast Hwy. 4 p.m. Jon Fermin Gomez, 51, of Capistrano Beach, was arrested for two DUI warrants.

Paramedic level response. 30600 block of Marilyn Dr. 8:55 p.m. Detectives are investigating a fight among adults over a child.

Wednesday, April 13

Vehicle stop. S. Coast hwy. 12:51 p.m. Christian James O’Conner, 23, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of three misdemeanor offenses.

Fraud. Encinitas Ct. 2 p.m. A resident received a bill of $400 for a cell phone account opened fraudulently two days earlier.

Burglary. 200 block of Ledroit St. 4:34 p.m. Someone took miscellaneous items from an open garage.

Traffic stop. Forest Ave. 6 p.m. Philip Zehner, 50, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of forgery and was held for $20,000 bail.

Disturbance. 300 block of Club Dr. 11:33 p.m. A 22-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was cited for DUI.

Thursday, April 14

Petty theft. 2100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:13 p.m. A paddleboard worth $800 was stolen from a patio.

Automated license plate reader. 16-01399. Laguna Canyon Rd. 1 p.m. Officers arrested Marc Tarasevic, 28, of Riverside, for suspicion of auto theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $20,000.

Traffic stop. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 9:37 p.m. Kevin Richard Bourne, 35, of Lancaster, S.C., was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant from his home state.

Sleeper. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy. 9:52 p.m. James Christopher Thacker, 53, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of drug possession. Police allegedly seized 10 grams of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $25,000.

Friday, April 15

Traffic stop. 200 block of Pearl St. 2 a.m. A 26-year-old Los Angeles man was cited for DUI.

Detective activity. 600 block of Park Ave. 10:16 a.m. A 16-year-old by was detained for making threats and taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Drug activity. 200 block of Crescent Bay Dr. 2:29 p.m. Jairo Daniel Padilladuenas, 24, of Santa Ana, who was smoking pot, was arrested for three outstanding warrants.

Petty theft. 700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 3 p.m. A locked bike was taken.

Vehicle burglary. 18700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4:29 p.m. A purse with $500 in cash and credit cards was taken out of vehicle while the owner was hiking.

Occupied vehicle. 30900 block of Coast Hwy. 11 p.m. Justin Jariabka, 28, Trabuco Canyon, and Liam Yanez, 19, of Dana Point, were both arrested for suspicion of possessing heroin.

Saturday, April 16

Traffic stop. 300 block of Jasmine St. 2 a.m. A 39-year-old from Mason, Ohio, was arrested for DUI.

Traffic stop. 31000 block of Coast Hwy. 2:34 a.m. A 24-year-old San Clemente resident was cited for DUI.

Grand theft. 1700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:16 p.m. A portable credit card machine valued at $2,000 was taken.

Traffic stop. Broadway St. 10:36 p.m. A 25-year-old Long Beach man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Cajon St. 11:33 p.m. A 47-year-old San Francisco man was cited for DUI.

Sunday, April 17

Traffic stop. Glenneyre St. 2:24 p.m. A 56-year-old Newport Beach man was cited for DUI.

Traffic collision. Coast Hwy. 11:55 a.m. One motorist complained of pain following a rear-end collision involving two vehicles.

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Monday, April 18

Grand theft. 31900 block of Coast Hwy. 4:56 p.m. Someone took musical equipment worth $2,100 from a garage.

Traffic collision vs pedestrian. 400 S. block of Coast Hwy. 8:42 p.m. No details were available.

Tuesday, April 19

Stolen vehicle. 300 block of Jasmine St. 9:28 a.m. Susan Pinto, 65, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for unlawfully taking a vehicle in a case still under investigation.

Wednesday, April 20

Fire. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:03 a.m. Juan Antonio Martinez Monterroso, 26, of San Clemente was arrested for suspicion of unlawfully lighting a fire outside a store.

Suspicious. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy. 7:17 a.m. Matthew Brady, 35, of Rockville, N.Y., who informed police he intended to rob a store, was arrested for suspicion of attempted robbery. Bail was set at $100,000.

Vehicle burglary. 1400 block of Hillcrest Dr. 9:30 a.m. Items were taken from two vehicles over night.

Vehicle burglary. 20100 block of Laguna Canyon Dr. 1:14 p.m. A purse was stolen from a vehicle where a window was broken.

Traffic collision. Irvine Cove. 7:12 pm. Following the report of a couple fleeing after a traffic accident, police questioned and arrested two people at a nearby bus stop. Jose Blancoquiles, 23, of Bealton, Va., was arrested for outstanding warrants and Miranda Alexandria Cennamo, 23, of Huntington Beach, was arrested for allegedly impersonating another.

Traffic collision. El Toro Rd. 8:40 p.m. The driver of a vehicle that rammed a phone pole complained of pain. The cause is under investigation.

Thursday, April 21

Fraud. 28700 block of Top of the World. 1:43 p.m. The victim received a letter from a creditor saying his personal information was used to open an account.

Automated license plate reader. Laguna Canyon Road. 2:21 p.m. Abdalla Elbeih, 30, of Laguna Hills, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft for failing to return a rental car last month.

Drunk driving. City limits north. 9:25 p.m. A 29-year-old Costa Mesa man was cited for DUI in the wake of reports about a vehicle swerving into opposing traffic.

Friday, April 22

Traffic stop. Aggot. 1:40 a.m. A 45-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Battery. 1200 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:43 a.m. Michael Joseph Connor, 26, of San Jose, was arrested for suspicion of battery and false identification after a victim, who was struck in the face, lost consciousness. The incident occurred in the drive-thru lane. Bail was set at $25,000.

Vandalism. 2900 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 9:21 a.m. A resident reported that a tree was cut down in her backyard over night.

Foot patrol. 300 block of Broadway St. 9:22 a.m. Rhonda Diane Metoyer, 56, of Los Angeles, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic collision. 9:54 a.m. Laguna Canyon Rd. One person required medical treatment as a result of a two-car collision that closed the roadway for an hour and whose cause is under investigation.

Reckless driving. 2200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:45 p.m. As a result of reports about an erratic driver, Marina Nevarez Chavez, 50, of Santa Ana, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Reckless driving. Laguna Canyon Rd. 6:33 p.m. Kenneth John Stetter, 50, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI, though no further details were available.

Fraud. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 10:16 p.m. A resident reported an IRS scam and the loss of $300.

Traffic stop. Broadway St. 10:26 p.m. A 50-year-old Irvine man was cited for DUI.

Saturday, April 23

Hit and run. S. Coast and Oak St. 9:47 a.m. A suspect was located in a hit and run collision.

Petty theft. 600 block of Sleepy Hollow. 9:51 a.m. A $600 handgun was stolen from a valet-parked truck.

Trespassing. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:59 p.m. A transient, wanted for a warrant, was arrested after locking himself in an empty hotel room.

Fraud. 300 block of Pinecrest Dr. 7:37 p.m. A resident reported fraudulent charges on a credit card.

Traffic stop. Calliope 9:18 p.m. A 30-year-old Napa man was cited for DUI.

Sunday, April 24

Traffic stop. 2222 Laguna Can yon Rd. 1:44 a.m. A 23-year-old Santa Ana man was cited for DUI.

Suspicious person. 1700 Del Mar Ave. 3 a.m. Adam Tarek Hafiz, 21, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism following reports of a man hitting vehicles with a board.

Traffic collision. Vista Del Sol. 11:52 a.m. Witness reported an erratic driver prior to a collision with a monument sign in the median. One person was injured.

Assault. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 6:43 p.m. A worker who was slapped by a co-worker wants to press charges.

Hit and run. Forest Ave. 8:30 p.m. Police arrested Douglas James Stihl, 57, of Laguna Beach, for suspicion of DUI at his home after a hit and run collision. A witness provided police with a license number.

Drunk driving. S. Coast Hwy. 9:46 p.m. A 40-year-old United Kingdom visitor hit a parked car and was arrested for DUI.

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Tuesday, April 26

Fraud. 1100 block of Gaviota Dr. 11:17 a.m. A resident received word from the IRS and two creditors about suspected identity theft.

Traffic collision. 900 block of Summit Way. 6:53 p.m. A motorcyclist who lost control and was thrown off complained of pain to his leg and was transported for treatment.

Wednesday, April 27

Suspicious. 300 block of Forest Ave. 12:52 p.m. A 49-year-old Laguna Beach woman was arrested for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled drug.

Traffic collision. Anita St. 2:39 p.m. A 25-year-old Laguna Beach resident suffered non-life-threatening injuries when struck in a crosswalk by a northbound vehicle. The collision is under investigation.

Thursday, April 28

Plate reader. Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:14 a.m. Officers arrested Anthony Evans, 37, of Seattle, Wash., for suspicion of felony vehicle theft and possession of a methamphetamine. He was behind the wheel of a car stolen in Bishop the day before.

Petty theft. 600 block of Glenneyre St. 8:42 a.m. Police spotted a bike stolen hours earlier in the possession of River Bowles, 21, of Laguna Beach, who was arrested for suspicion of burglary and methamphetamine possession.

Vandalism. 400 block of Cress St. 8:58 a.m. A front window was smashed, though nothing was taken.

Lifeguard rescue. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 9:42 a.m. A nude man who ran out into the water was returned to shore for a mental health evaluation.

Petty theft. 200 block of Broadway St. 10:19 a.m. A 57-year-old woman was arrested for theft for allegedly shoplifting underwear.

Vehicle burglary. 20200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 12:24 p.m. A break in occurred 16 days earlier.

Fraud. 500 block of Agate St. 1:23 p.m. The victim suspects her husband of cashing a $12,000 fraudulent check.

Fraud. 200 block of Chiquita St. 3:32 p.m. A resident fell prey to a phone scam, buying $800 worth of gift cards and providing the card numbers to a charlatan claiming to be with the IRS.

Friday, April 29

Traffic stop. 300 block of Forest Ave. 1:02 a.m. A 32-year-old Capo Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Saturday, April 30

Traffic stop. S. Coast Hwy. 2:20 a.m. A 28-year-old Laguna Hills man was cited for DUI.

Traffic collision. Canyon Acres Dr. 4:56 a.m. A motorist who lost control of a vehicle struck and cracked a utility pole.

Fraud. 800 block of Temple Hills Dr. 8:56 a.m. A resident’s credit card statement included a fraudulent $898 charge.

Battery. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 10:36 a.m. An inquiry is underway after a patient reported an assault nine days earlier.

Grand theft. El Toro Rd. 1:13 p.m. A woman recovered her laptop in Huntington Beach after two bags were stolen from her vehicle.

Traffic collision. 700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 4:59 p.m. A cyclist sustained minor injuries after a turning car collided with the cyclist.

Pedestrian stop. Lagunita Drive. 7 p.m. Alexa Paige Curtin, 23, of Mission Viejo, was arrested for several outstanding warrants.

Drunk driving. Cliff Dr. 9 p.m. A 58-year-old Laguna Niguel was cited for DUI after she was spotted driving erratically.

DUI. S. Coast Hwy. 9:13 p.m. A 63-year-old Laguna Beach woman, who was seen weaving in lanes, was cited for DUI.

Sunday, May 1

Traffic stop. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:29 a.m. A 23-year-old Lake Forest man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Legion St. 1:25 a.m. A Norwalk teen was cited for DUI.

Stolen vehicle. Ledroit St. 4:39 a.m. Michael Moran, 27, and Nestor Garcia, 28, both of Santa Ana, were arrested for suspicion of auto theft, possessing stolen property and burglary tools. Garcia faces two more charges; allegedly lying about his identity and driving on a suspended license. The pair were in a vehicle stolen in Anaheim the day before.

Vehicle burglary. 2700 block of Victoria Dr. 9:50 a.m. A car parked in a driveway was entered.

LBMC violation. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 12:02 p.m. Matthew Morse Smith, 62, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI, his third, after an offended park-goer observed him urinating on a sidewalk.

Vehicle burglary. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 7 p.m. A window was broken in a vehicle.

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Monday, May 2

Vandalism. 600 Park Ave. 1:13 p.m. A vehicle was keyed.

Fraud. 700 block of Cliff Dr. 2:18 p.m. Somneone opened a bank account in the victim’s name.

Wednesday, May 4

Sleeper. 1200 block of N. Coast Hwy. 7:42 a.m. Jonathan Ken Lain, 46, of Long
Beach, who had left his property scattered around the vehicle where he slept, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Missing person. 800 block of Emerald Bay. 7:32 p.m. A 17-year-old boy who left a note saying he will return in three days remains missing a week later. An investigation is underway.

Thursday, May 5

Traffic stop. 200 block of Legion St. 2:33 a.m. Reports are incomplete, but an officer detained three occupants of a vehicle after finding potentially stolen items. Madeline Meri Milburn, 19, of San Bernardino, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Suspicious person. 16-01725. Diamond St. 7:24 p.m. Francisco Sanchez Arteaga, 36, of Dana Point, was arrested on a no-bail warrant for drug charges.

Missing person. 1400 block of Cerritos Dr. 10:38 a.m. A 17-year-old has not returned home. A detective is following up.

Fraud. 300 block of Cliff D.r. 2:16 p.m. Pressured by a woman claiming to be an IRS official, a resident deposited $5,000 into a bank account, recognizing a scam only after receiving another $3,750 demand.

Drunk driving. Laguna Canyon Rd. 10:30 p.m. In the wake of a report of a vehicle swerving, Alexander Madre Connors, 24, of Glendora, was cited for possession of a controlled substance.

Friday, May 6

Traffic stop. 30600 block of Coast Hwy. 12:39 a.m. A 28-year-old Irvine woman was cited for DUI.

Saturday, May 7

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Ocean Ave. 12:06 a.m. Charles Emmett Anderson, 35, of Lake Forest, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence on felony charges.

Traffic stop. 600 block of Laguna Can yon Rd. 12:14 a.m. A 40-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI.

Medical. Lynx Trail. 9:34 a.m. Medics were required to assist a biker with possible broken ribs who flipped over the bike’s handle bars.

Petty theft. 31900 block of Coast Hwy. 3:50 p.m. A $600 camera was taken from a beach-goer.

Sunday, May 8

Fight. 800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 5:33 p.m. Police detained three teens, including two 15-year-olds from Laguna Beach, in the wake of a fight where others fled.

Monday, May 9

Battery. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 4:47 a.m. A male patient attacked a nurse in the emergency room, causing her to hit her head on the wall.

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Two women traveled 60 miles from Moreno Valley and paid thousands of dollars for cosmetic procedures by a Laguna Beach plastic surgeon known for breast reconstruction and face-lifts.

When the patients arrived at the doctor’s office last week, however, they were met by fraud investigators, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Police suspect the women submitted phony credit applications for “Brazilian” derriere lifts, which cost $14,200 and $8,200, respectively. When the women cancelled scheduled medical appointments, police say it wasn’t a case of buyer’s remorse.

They came to the office last week to request a refund to their real personal credit cards and were arrested, Kleiser said.

Makeida Blackman, 27, and Donicka Baker, 39, were both arrested for suspicion of grand theft, identity theft and obtaining money under false pretenses, said Kleiser, who did not know how they knew each other.

Seat-Belt Avoiders Take Heed

Police say they will make a special point of ticketing unbelted passengers beginning Monday, May 23, as part of a pre-Memorial Day campaign, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

While 89 percent of passengers buckle up, half of car fatalities nationwide involve unrestrained passengers, says a statement from police. “Time after time, we see the deadly results that come from drivers and passengers refusing to wear a seat belt,” said Lt. Jeff Calvert in a statement.

Monday, May 9

Stolen vehicle. 1700 block of Santa Cruz St. 7:22 a.m. A wallet and credit cards were missing, but the vehicle reported stolen the day before was recovered.

Grand theft. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:42 a.m. Artwork valued at more than $1 million, displayed on a sidewalk for a fundraiser, was stolen.

Vandalism. 1100 block of Temple Hills Dr. 5 p.m. A tree was cut without the owner’s consent.

Traffic collision. 2100 block of Park Ave. 6:47 p.m. A motorist escaped injury after losing control of a vehicle that struck a curb and rolled on its side.

Tuesday, May 10

Attempt to locate. 300 block of Coast Hwy. 10 a.m. Lebarr Darell Littlejohn, 34, of Imperial Beach, was arrested for suspicion of theft, possessing stolen property and auto theft at a restaurant. Police were tipped that a patron matched the description of a thief who had swiped a $488 purse at a hotel the day before. Littlejohn had the bag in hand when arrested, police say.

Traffic stop. Summit Dr. 3 p.m. Jesus Rivera Vargas, 37, of Laguna Hills, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Wednesday, May 11

Fraud. 1200 Starlit Dr. 10:14 a.m. The victims were notified by the IRS that someone had used their names to file a fraudulent tax return.

Rape. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 12:58 p.m. The victim alleged she had been assaulted four days earlier.

Thursday, May 12

Suspicious circumstances. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 3:20 a.m. A cleaning crew surprised a burglar, believed to be a youth, who fled without taking anything. A cash register had been moved.

Burglary. 32300 block of Coast Hwy. 8:49 a.m. Thieves apparently entered through a side window and made off with a TV, four paintings, nine computers and copper fiber optic cable cumulatively valued at $7,000.

Rape. 30700 block of Driftwood Dr. 12:13 p.m. A babysitter alleges that a homeowner assaulted her after returning home after midnight on April 6.

Stolen vehicle. Seaview. 2:30 p.m. A 2005 motorcycle was stolen three days earlier.

Pedestrian stop. 900 block of N. coast Hwy. 11 p.m. Alberto Alejandro Linares, 26, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia. A probation officer imposed a no-bail hold.

Friday, May 13

Burglary. 32300 block of Coast Hwy. 8:48 a.m. Copper wire was stripped from a cell tower, a loss of $2,000 to $7,000.

Stolen vehicle. Barranca Way. 4:59 p.m. A resident who has been out of the country suspects a car broker of selling his BMW and pocketing the proceeds.

Disturbance. 200 block of Lower Cliff Dr. 6:20 p.m. Mary Petrasich, 58, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a probation hold after police were called about a woman throwing rocks.

Saturday, May 14

Traffic stop. Legion St. 12:12 a.m. Rebecca Mari Florek, 39, of Fontana, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Traffic stop. 300 block of cliff Dr. 1:45 a.m. A 52-year-old Laguna Hills woman was cited for DUI.

Vandalism. 200 block of Cozumel. 11:23 a.m. A resident reported three tires were slashed.

Sunday, May 15

Traffic stop. 200 block of Forest Ave. 1:33 a.m. A 23-year-old from Mission Viejo was cited for DUI.

DUI. 800 block of Bluebird Canyon Dr. 1:34 a.m. A 25-year-old Laguna woman was cited for DUI.

DUI. S. Coast Hwy. 6 p.m. Samuel Earle Wellsfry, 22, of Laguna Beach, was cited for DUI and hit and run.

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Monday May 16

Burglary. 2800 Chillon Way. 8:54 a.m. A resident discovered an overnight burglary of a garage, with electronic gear valued at $200 taken.

Fraud. 32300 block of Coast Hwy. 10:32 a.m. A law firm discovered $1,440 had fraudulently been removed from an account.

Burglary. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 11:52 a.m. Sunglasses worth $450 were taken.

Burglary. 3000 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 3:37 p.m. Construction tools worth $1,500 were taken from a locked storage box.

Tuesday, May 17

Fraud. 1200 block of Morningside dr. 2:28 p.m. The victim received letters from a cell carrier, bank and retailer on new accounts that he did not open.

Fraud. 400 block of El bosque 6:44 p.m. Someone attempted to open an account using a resident’s identity.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Traffic collision. Laguna Ave. 12:59 p.m. A pedestrian suffered minor injuries in a collision with a vehicle.

Petty theft. 3100 block of Mountain View Dr. 7:54 p.m. Someone took a rain barrel.

Traffic collision. S. Coast Hwy. 10 p.m. A 50-year-old resident was struck by a motorist, 69, from Nevada. While under investigation, alcohol is not involved, police say.

Thursday, May 19

Hazardous condition. 32200 block of Coast Hwy. 7:56 a.m. A strong smell of gas came from an RV where all the windows were shattered.

Rape. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:59 p.m. No details were provided.

Friday, May 20

Vandalism. 700 block of Griffith Way. 10:29 a.m. A resident’s vehicle was egged.

Saturday, May 21

DUI. Laguna Canyon Rd. 12:31 a.m. A 27-year-old from Aliso Viejo was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Forest Ave. 12:49 a.m. A 48-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI.

Disorderly person. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 1:22 a.m. A 41-year-old Stanton man, who refused to leave the firepit, was cited for an outstanding warrant.

Fraud. 21500 block of Wesley Dr. 12:58 p.m. A resident who earlier this month met a man on Facebook wired him money three times, nearly $11,000, known as a “sweetheart scam.”

Traffic collision. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 7:28 p.m. A 25-year-old Aliso Viejo motorcyclist was arrested for DUI after being taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Sunday, May 22

Traffic collision. 700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 12:01 a.m. A motorist who possibly fell asleep hit the city’s message board.

Traffic stop. Montage resort. 12:33 a.m. A 34-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Brooks St. 2:57 a.m. Dava Voss Spears, 46, of Irvine, was arrested four outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. Crescent Bay Dr. 4:16 a.m. Ernesto Alegandro Toledano, 23, and Angel Emmanuel Monjaraz, 20, both of Buena Park, were cited for warrants and released.

Fraud. 1000 S. Coast hwy. 5:16 p.m. Three businesses reported a blond female in her 30s attempted to pass fake $100 bills. Two shops accepted the bills and a third refused.

Drunk driving. Broadway St. 7:11 p.m. Following reports of erratic driving, Jason Lowell Hamm, 46, of San Marcos, was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI and child endangerment. In the car were his children, aged 7, 8 and 9, who were released to the custody of a grandfather. Bail was set at $100,000.

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Corporal Darrel Short uses the nystagmus test to detect if a motorist is suspected of drunk driving at a checkpoint near Aliso Beach on Sunday, May 29. Photo courtesy of LBPD.

A police checkpoint near Aliso Beach resulted in the arrest of one suspected drunk driver and a second motorist detained on other criminal charges between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, May 29, says a statement from police.

A total of 1,658 cars passed through the checkpoint. Of those, police briefly questioned 1,000 motorists about whether they had been imbibing and inspected their driver’s licenses. Eight more were cited for operating a vehicle without a current license.

Police say that checkpoints are an effective deterrence to drunk and drugged driving, but fewer motorists and lawbreakers were snagged in the most recent one.

Last August, for comparison, at a similar six-hour checkpoint near Irvine Cove 2,200 cars went through and police arrested six suspected drunk drivers, seven others for license suspensions and another for drug possession.

August is a busier period, said Sgt. Tim Kleiser.

Within minutes of police using traffic cones to create a choke point south of Wesley Drive on Coast Highway, servers at 370 Common, a downtown Laguna Beach restaurant, warned patrons about departing southbound due to a checkpoint. The server said he learned about the checkpoint from an online app.

Kleiser said he lacked data to say if phone apps are having an impact in rerouting scofflaws.

Monday, May 23

Traffic collision. 20600 Laguna Canyon Rd. 2:33 p.m. An inbound driver using his cellphone drifted to the right and struck a power pole.

Traffic collision. 1600 block of Tahiti Ave. 9:54 p.m. Three passengers escaped injury when their vehicle plunged down the hillside when their brakes failed.

Tuesday, May 24

Fraud. Blue Lagoon. 12:56 p.m. Someone opened a credit card in the resident’s name.

Thursday, May 26

Grand theft. 1300 Cerritos Dr. 5:23 p.m. A radio and dashboard part valued at $1600 ws taken from a vehicle.

Friday, May 27

Traffic stop. 400 block of Forest Ave. 12:41 a.m. A 24-year-old Laguna Hills man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2:12 a.m. A 30-year-old Aliso Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Battery. 20600 Laguna Canyon Rd. 5:37 a.m. Shane Hardin, 41, a Laguna Beach transient, was arrested for suspicion of robbery after he allegedly pulled a seven-speed Cannondale bike away from the victim.

Animal calls. 31400 block of Ceonothus Dr. 3:38 p.m. A warning was posted to hikers about an active bee hive on a hillside.

Burglary. 400 block of High Dr. 6:24 p.m. A resident returned home to find a door open and valuables missing worth $7,500, including a Beretta .380 handgun registered to the owner.

Saturday, May 28

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres Dr. 1:13 a.m. A 45-year-old Mission Viejo resident was cited for DUI.

Traffic. Oak St. 2 a.m. A 30-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Forest Ave. 2:30 a.m. A 30-year-old Irvine resident was cited for DUI.

Remote rescue. Car Wreck Trail between Oak Grove and Mathis, 9:18 a.m. A hiker reported an injured mountain biker, who was airlifted to medical aid.

Stolen vehicle. 300 block of Legion St. A citizen who reported a vehicle theft apparently got police involved in an unusual marriage proposal that involved a staged car theft, according to a police desk clerk.

Fraud. 500 block of Forest Ave. 2:24 p.m. The victim said her mother made two unauthorized charges to her accounts amounting to $660.

Welfare check. 100 block of Mountain Rd. 7:11 p.m. As a result of a report about a skateboarder bleeding, a 28-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Robbery. 1400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7:33 p.m. A 16-year-old Laguna Beach resident was arrested for suspicion of robbery after he allegedly took another’s skateboard and bike.

DUI. 100 block of of S Coast Hwy. 9:23 p.m. A motorist who reported a motorist driving erratically led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Norwalk man for DUI.

Domestic violence. 400 block of S. Coast hwy. 9:56 p.m. As a result of a report about a fight between a couple, a 46-year-old Mission Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 1300 block of N Coast Hwy. 11:36 p.m. A 45-year-old Newport Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Sunday, May 29

Traffic stop. S. Coast Hwy at Cress St. 12:41 a.m. In the wake of a traffic signal being hit, a 22-year-old Mission Viejo woman was cited for DUI.

Attempt to locate. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 1:25 a.m. A missing juvenile from Arizona was located and released to a guardian.

Vandalism. Saint Ann’s Dr. 12:20 p.m. Several work tools valued at $7,000 were taken from a pickup with a smashed window.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 1:38 p.m. Lee Andrew Wyatt, 53, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a felony no bail assault warrant from San Diego County.

Monday, May 30

Due to a swiftly rising tide, rescuers airlifted out a woman who suffered an ankle injury from Tablerock Beach about 3 p.m. Monday, May 30. She was with three minors, who needed transportation.

Traffic stop. Aliso Beach. 12:20 a.m. A 25-year-old Laguna Niguel man who led police on a slow-speed chase to San Clemente was taken for a mental evaluation as he appeared unaware of the pursuit.

Traffic stop. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 12:41 a.m. A 31-year-old Santa Ana woman was cited for DUI.

Burglary. 600 block of Mystic way. 1:24 p.m. A 55-inch television valued at $200 was reported stolen.

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Monday, June 6

Grand theft. 28700 block of Top of the World. 8:54 a.m. Someone entered a home under construction and took tools valued at $3,000.

Burglary. 31300 block of Coast Hwy. 11:13 a.m. A $1,000 generator locked and in a secured area was removed from a home.

Tuesday, June 7

Pedestrian stop. Ocean Ave. 10:58 a.m. An officer who allegedly observed a drug exchange detained two men. Jayson Lee McGee, 49, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony transportation of methamphetamine and Reese Westenberger, 51, was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.

Grand theft. 31900 block of Coast Hwy. 3:47 p.m. A zip lock bag containing a go pro camera and wedding band disappeared from the beach yesterday.

Wednesday, June 8

Fraud. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8:14 a.m. Someone duplicated a resident’s credit card info and made an unauthorized transaction at a store.

Fraud. 100 block of Rockledge terrace. 12:09 p.m. An unauthorized credit card was opened in the name of a resident.

Thursday, June 9

Occupied vehicle. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 2:13 a.m. An 18-year-old from Newport Beach and two 16-year-olds, from Costa Mesa and Newport, respectively, were cited for pot possession after a search of their vehicle turned up a pipe and 300 grams of marijuana.

Traffic stop. 2200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4 a.m. A 16-year-old from Anaheim was cited for a curfew violation and providing police false information as a result of a traffic violation. He was released to his father.

Fraud. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:44 a.m. A credit card was opened in a resident’s name.

Disturbance. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11:11 a.m. A fight broke out between three people, provoked by a confrontation over a bystander taking a picture of a granddaughter.

Petty theft. 200 block of Forest Ave. 12:59 p.m. A shoplifter took off with a $160 shirt.

Fraud. 900 block of Oriole Dr. 2:53 p.m. A resident noted the disappearance last December of $10,000 from a trust account.

Traffic stop. Jasmine St. 11:24 p.m. A 70-year-old Newport Beach man was cited for DUI.

Friday, June 10

Grand theft. 2400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2:49 p.m. Construction equipment was taken from the property.

Petty theft. 600 block of Ramona Ave. 3 p.m. Two skim boards and lacrosse sticks were stolen.

Traffic stop. Catalina St. 11 p.m. A 30-year-old Santa Ana man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11:50 p.m. A 53-year-old from Laguna Beach was arrested for DUI.

Saturday, June 11

Traffic collision. 300 block of Broadway St. 1:20 a.m. After plowing into a trash dumpster and abandoning their vehicle, Mamerton Gomez-Juarez, 25, of Lake Forest, was arrested for evading, DUI, driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest along with a warrant. His companion, 22, of the same city, was cited for resisting arrest.

Vandalism. 600 block of Vista Lane. 12:17 p.m. A thrown rock shattered a window, a $1,000 loss.

Drunk driving. City limits north. 2:57 p.m. A report of an erratic driver that had struck a parked vehicle prompted police to stop Julie Sabol, 54, of Fullerton, who allegedly kicked an officer. She was arrested for suspicion of DUI and battery on a police officer. Bail was set at $20,000.

Pedestrian stop. Pearl St. A 42-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for being under the influence.

Pedestrian stop. 800 block of Glenneyre St. 8:33 p.m. Scott Foresman Armstrong, 53, of Laguna Beach, was cited for two warrants.

Drunk driving. 2200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 11:33 p.m. A 57-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Bar check. 400 block of S. Coast Hwy. Three 20-year-old girls, from Laguna Niguel, Tustin and Barrington, Ill., respectively, were cited for fake ids.

Sunday, June 12

Burglary. 200 block of Forest Ave. 7:46 a.m. A front window was broken though no entry was made.

Grand theft. 400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:21 a.m. Sunglasses valued at $1,000 disappeared from a car left with a valet.

Vehicle burglary. Jasmine St. 11:28 a.m. Valuables worth $500 were taken from a car where the passenger window was smashed.

Pedestrian stop. Thalia St. 7:11 p.m. Jeffrey Noon, 62, was cited for two warrants.

Warrant service. 1700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 9:35 p.m. Shawn Michael Stover, 38, of Santa Monica, was cited for three outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. Legion St. 11:34 p.m. A 21-year-old Anaheim woman was cited for DUI.

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