Mixed martial arts fighter Jason “Mayhem” Miller was arrested on multiple charges after police were called to a disturbance at the White House restaurant Saturday, March 7.

The restaurant’s usual crowd included boxing fans and mixed martial arts fighters, invited by Tom Atencio to see a live boxing bout broadcast. The restaurant employee and former fight promoter was promoting the kick off of a new clothing line, Lions to Lambs.

Event promoter Jon Shakill says Miller was not one of the special guests, but he definitely kicked the event to another level.

When police were summoned about 11:30 p.m. for a disturbance inside the bar, Miller fled out the front entrance, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said. As officers attempted to contact him, he reversed direction and ran south into a group of waiting officers who tried to grab him. Miller resisted efforts by police to restrain him before a large crowd.

When four officers did eventually detain him, Miller continued to kick and spit at them, behavior that continued inside the police cruiser as well, Kleiser said.

Miller was ultimately transported to Orange County Jail for resisting arrest, battery on a police officer, and unlawful fighting, Kleiser said. No officers were injured.

Suspected Drink Driver Hits Pedestrian

Stefanee Ann Cardinale, 20, of Lake Forest, was arrested for suspicion of felony drunk driving in Laguna Beach when a bystander was injured from the impact of a collision with a parked car Saturday, March 7, Kleiser said.

Cardinale’s vehicle struck a parked car about 4:50 p.m. near the bus depot on Broadway Street, Kleiser said. A driver of a parked vehicle was standing on the sidewalk next to the vehicle and was thrown from the impact. The pedestrian sustained a non-life threatening injury, he said.

Bail was set at $100,000.

Monday, March 2

Traffic stop. 600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 3:22 pm. Adam Roseberry, 24, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Bail was $10,000.

Fire. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 5:38 p.m. Fire crews had difficulty dousing a blaze in a below basement level location.

Traffic stop. Vista Del Sol. 12:36 p.m. Jesus Rivera, 35, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested for four outstanding warrants.

Wednesday, March 4

Fraud. 1800 block of Temple Hills Sr. 8:29 a.m. Someone used a resident’s Social Security number to fraudulently file a state and federal return.

Grand theft. 1900 Rim Rock Road. 4:13 p.m. A homeowner discovered the theft of four artworks valued at $14,400.

Thursday, March 5

Occupied vehicle. El Toro Rd. 11:08 a.m. Charles Benjamin Arnold, 44, of Huntington Beach, who was found asleep in his car, was found to have an outstanding DUI warrant of $30,000.

Friday, March 6

Trespassing. Blue Lagoon. 8:57 a.m. Jeffrey Joseph Clody, 34, of Orange, a relative of the property owner, was arrested for suspicion of burglary and other charges and held for $50,000 bail. A trustee told police he was not permitted on the property.

Fraud. 300 block of Los Olivos. 11:21 a.m. Someone used a resident’s identity to open a Sprint account with $1,000 in outstanding charges.

Fraud. 900 block of Del Mar Ave. 5:52 p.m. A would-be visitor wired $2,100 to a Craigslist advertiser that did not have authority to rent a listed property.

Saturday, March 7

Vehicle burglary. 200 block of Highland Rd. 7:32 a.m. A purse, computer and tablet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Petty theft. Cliff Dr. 5:54 p.m. A backpack containing sundry valuables was stolen from the beach.

Welfare check. Glenneyre St. 8 p.m. Police arrested a 49-year-old San Clemente woman for DUI after being summoned to an intersection where a woman was asleep.

Medical. 300 block of Brooks St. 8:37 p.m. Heather Lynn Warrick, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly causing cuts to her boyfriend’s face by punching him through a window. Bail was set at $50,000.

Family disturbance. 1800 block of Temple Hills Dr. 9:41 p.m. A 19-year-old fled from home after allegedly threatening his mother, who called police and had seized a drug pipe.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Brooks St. 10:26 p.m. A 41-year-old Laguna Beach resident was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Sunday, March 8

Hit and run. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 12:49 a.m. A 23-year-old Newport Beach man was cited for suspicion of hit and run and DUI.

Occupied vehicle. Vista del Sol. 3 a.m. Arlie Rachael Moss, 25, of Garden Grove, was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence and held for $50,000 bail. Her boyfriend’s left cheek was bleeding.

Disturbance. 500 block of Lombardy Lane. 9:15 p.m. Colleen Friedly, 65, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence; her partner had bite marks on his upper arm.

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Monday, March 9

Fraud. 300 block of Broadway St. 3:16 p.m. A friend wrote a $2,160 check to repay a loan on a closed account.

Fraud. 1500 block of Caribbean Way. 4:21 p.m. A victim reported someone had opened up various credit accounts in her name.

Tuesday, March 10

Fraud. 600 block of Vista Lane. 2:23 p.m. A resident learned someone had used her Social Security number and filed her 2014 tax return.

Wednesday, March 11

Fraud. 400 block of Bent St. 9:52 a.m. A resident reviewing a credit report discovered two unauthorized Verizon accounts with $3,521 in outstanding balances.

Pedestrian stop. Broadway St. 12:56 p.m. Leo Campbell, 37, of Laguna Beach, was taken into custody for two no bail felony arrest warrants for possession of a controlled substance and assault with a deadly weapon. He was held without bail.

Drunk driving. Forest Ave. 7:14 p.m. A 33-year-old Laguna Beach man, seen swerving and almost hitting parked cars, was cited for DUI.

Thursday, March 12

Detective activity. 2300 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 5:49 p.m. Ricardo Bahena, 50, from Laguna Hills, was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of narcotics for sale and felony possession of a controlled substance.

Detective activity. 15-00863. 500 block of Forest Ave. 12:26 p.m. Lenore Marie Devlin, 9/44, Lagna Beach, 487, 476, bail $20,000.

Petty theft. Circle Way. 12:39 p.m. A beach-goer who went for a dip returned to the sand to find his car keys missing and his car burglarized. More than $6,000 in charges had been made to his cards at Target stores in Long Beach and Orange.

Pedestrian stop. Ocean Ave. 6:23 p.m. Christopher Thomas Kilzer, 32, of Fullerton, was arrested for no-bail parole violation.

Speed race. 2900 block of Laguna Cayon Rd. 8:58 p.m. A 28-year-old Mission Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Burglary. 100 block of Cliff Dr. 10:15 p.m. Someone had entered her home, possibly through an unlocked window, and took an iPad, shoulder bag and wallet, cumulatively valued at $817.00.

Trespassing. 500 block of Brooks St. 10:44 p.m. A resident suspects three juveniles are inside a vacant house and have a fire in a fire pit.

Drunk driving. North city limits. 10:56 p.m. A 43-year-old San Clemente woman was cited for DUI in the aftermath of reports about oncoming traffic having to pull over to avoid a swerving driver.

Friday. March 13

Fraud. 500 block of Diamond St. 3:24 p.m. A Laguna Beach resident, whose credit card was declined by a hotel, learned of $25,000 in fraudulent activity, included charges on several credit cards and a cash transfer from a personal credit line.

Warrant arrest. 300 block of Broadway St. 4:59 p.m. Kim Whitehead, 61, a Laguna Beach transient, was arrested for a no bail parole warrant.

Medical. 200 block of Cliff Dr. 7:21 p.m. A helmetless skateboarder reported pain to his left side after a fall.

Traffic stop. 300 block of Ocean Ave. 11:38 p.m. A 51-year-old Irvine resident was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Saturday, March 14

Traffic stop. 1700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8 a.m. Michael Russell Crimmins, 47, of Chesterfield, was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Petty theft. Ocean Front at Cleo Street Beach. 9:17 a.m. A beach bag was stolen.

Petty theft. 2100 Park Ave. 1:20 p.m. A student’s phone stolen disappeared from a locker room.

ABC operation. 31700 block of Coast Hwy. 1:45 p.m. Four citations were issued to individuals for furnishing alcohol to minors at four different locations within town.

Petty theft. Sleepy Hollow Lane. 1:50 p.m. A purse left unattended on the beach disappeared.

Missing person. 200 block of Santa Rosa Ct. 3:42 p.m. A 15-year-old boy snuck out a bedroom window, leaving a note complaining about restrictions being placed on him. He has yet to return.

Drunk driving. 100 block of Lower Cliff Dr. 3:46 p.m. A 34-year-old Laguna Beach woman was arrested for DUI after neighbors attempted to stop her from driving by blocking her path with trashcans.

Traffic stop. Catalina. 11:35 p.m. A 49-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Sunday, March 15

Traffic stop. 300 block of Third St. 1:19 a.m. A 59-year-old Laguna Beach resident was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Traffic stop. Jasmine St. 1:51 a.m. Ernest Ray Calhoon, 50, of Apple Valley, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Petty theft. Wesley Drive. 12:16 p.m. Camera equipment valaued at $4,000 stolen from locked vehicle.

Drunk driving. Forest Ave. 12:56 p.m. A 32-year-old Whittier man was arrested for DUI in the wake of reports about a driver almost hitting other vehicles. Bail was set at $2500.

Stolen vehicle. 31600 Wildwood Drive. 6 p.m. A woman accused a boyfriend of taking her car, which was recovered a day later in Mission Viejo.

Fraud. 1400 block of S. coast Hwy. 9:52 p.m. Someone has made five fraudulent charges totaling $1,950.66.

Monday March 16

Traffic stop. Coast at Wesley Drive. A 29-year-old New York resident was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

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Three Los Angeles residents suspected in a Newport Beach burglary were arrested after a brief pursuit through Laguna Canyon that ended Wednesday, March 25, when the suspect’s car collided with another outbound car near El Toro Road. No one was injured in the wreckage, authorities said.

Laguna Beach police Sgt. Tim Kleiser said a Laguna officer spotted a car near Forest Avenue at 2:28 p.m. that fit the description of a broadcast made minutes earlier by Newport police about suspects who had fled when a home burglary was interrupted.

When the motorist realized he was being followed, he ran a red light at Forest Avenue and failed to yield to the pursuing officer along Laguna Canyon Road, which was free-flowing at the time, Kleiser said. The fleeing Kia reached speeds of 70 mph, he said.

Eyewitness Kenn Robillard, who was inbound at the time, disputed that account and said the pursuit took place in the middle turning lane. “The traffic was heavy and slow in this area,” said Robillard, who questioned the value and public safety of 10 other pursuing police cars.

The driver bailed out of the car after the collision, but was spotted hiding in bushes from a helicopter and taken into custody along with two others who remained in the vehicle, Newport Beach police spokeswoman Jennifer Manzella said.

She identified the people taken into custody as Hugo Fernando Gonzalez, 21; Evelyn Yvette Gudino, 26; and Anthony Vargas, 21, all of Los Angeles.

The incident began at 2:17 p.m. when a resident in the 200 block of Evening Canyon Road returned home and surprised two men inside, who fled in a white Kia, Manzella said.

Police recovered property, presumably from other victims, in the car, said Manzella.

Fire Consumes Studio Apartment

Fire investigators have yet to determine the cause of a blaze that caused $50,000 in damage to a ground-level studio apartment in the 1800 block of S. Coast Highway last week, fire officials said.

The occupant came home about 10:23 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and found her apartment ablaze, fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse said. “She was able to get her cat out of the apartment and both were uninjured,” he said.

Four engines and two trucks from the Laguna and Newport Beach departments doused the fire, said LaTendresse, which also destroyed the contents valued at $10,000.

The fire broke out in the kitchen and properties nearby were evacuated, the police department log said.

Park Users Unlucky on St. Patrick’s Day

Two separate vehicles parked at an entrance to the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park were broken into Tuesday, March 17, during daylight hours.

“They both look like similar crimes,’’ said police Sgt. Tim Kleiser.

A cyclist returned to 20285 Laguna Canyon Road at 10:18 a.m. to find his car window smashed and a backpack with $800 in valuables taken. At 2 p.m., a similar theft and a rear-smashed car window was reported by a hiker, who lost $8,500 worth of camera gear and other items.

Monday, March 16

Fraud. 800 block S. Coast Hwy. 10:52 a.m. A woman paid $500 in cash on Jan. 14 to a man who approached her in a market parking lot and offered to make auto body repairs on her vehicle. The repairs were not completed.

Theft. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:15 p.m. Phone and clothing was stolen from the beach.

Theft. Cliff Drive. 1:46 p.m. A beach bag with phone, car keys, lunch bag and diaper were stolen from the sand.

Grand theft. 400 block of Myrtle St. 4:17 p.m. The victim discovered 16 electronic withdrawals amounting to $7,209 from a bank account over the previous six weeks.

Rescue. 1600 block of Sunset Ridge Dr. 8:43 p.m. A tree branch collapsed on a garage and part of a house.

Tuesday, March 17

Foot patrol. S. Coast Hwy. 3:06 a.m. Gary Raymond Gillette, 40, of Laguna Beach, who was arrested for misdemeanor warrants, compounded matters by allegedly bringing an ounce of pot into the jail. Bail was set at $25,000.

Domestic violence. 200 block of Cozumel. 4:20 p.m. Brett David Hughes, 49, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence and held for $50,000 bail. Hughes allegedly pulled a woman from a car, causing her to fall on the asphalt where she sustained cuts and bruises.

Stolen vehicle. 900 block of Gaviota Dr. 5:52 p.m. Someone took off in an unlocked ‘95 Oldsmobile where the keys had been left on the floor.

Traffic collision. 2400 block of Laguna Canyon Road. 11:27 p.m. A 24-year-old Laguna Beach man was arrested for DUI after his car slid off the side of the road. Bail was set at $2,500.

Wednesday, March 18

Traffic stop. Crown Valley. 12:22 a.m. A 46-year-old Anaheim man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Brandishing weapons. 15-00953. 2800 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 8:46 a.m. Philip Caraveo, 37, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a parole violation following a report about a man threatening an employee with a knife.

Grand theft. 400 block of Poplar St. 4 p.m. Someone stole a backyard skate ramp valued at $800.

Thursday, March 19

Pedestrian stop. Table Rock Beach. 12:59 p.m. Three teens and a 22-year-old were cited for marijuana possession.

Domestic violence. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2:54 pm. A 22-year-old was cited for domestic violence and held for $10,000 bail.

Drunk driving. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7:11 p.m. James Edward Skelton, 62, of Laguna Beach, was cited for suspicion of DUI after backing into a garage. Bail was set at $10,000 due to a prior offense.

Medical. Thousand Steps. 8:26 p.m. Beach-goers trapped on the rocks by rising surf exited the beach via stairs from a home on N. La Senda Drive. Rescuers mounted an all-out offensive by land, sea and air as another visitor at the same location was swept into the sea and died in February.

Friday, March 20

Suspicious person. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:57 a.m. Zachary McGuinness, 19, of Laguna Beach, was cited for suspicion of possessing meth and paraphernalia.

Traffic stop. Bluebird Canyon 2:29 a.m. A 26-year-old San Juan Capistrano resident was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Burglary. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:20 a.m. A witness described a possible suspect in the shattering of a storefront window.

Fraud report. 400 block of Flora St. 6:43 p.m. A resident reported a $3200 bank loss.

Saturday, March 21

Traffic stop. 200 block of Brooks St. 1:20 a.m. A 25-year-old from Laguna Niguel was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres. 1:36 a.m. A 21-year-old Aliso Viejo man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Burglary. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 3:18 a.m. Officers found a cigar case open when investigating a broken window.

Burglary. 1800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:10 p.m. Some alcohol bottles and a cash register containing $100 was taken by thieves who broke in through a sliding window.

Traffic collision. Blue Lagoon. 9:53 p.m. A cab driver is under investigation after arguing with his fare, who was allegedly hit by the driver’s car.

Sunday, March 22

Traffic stop. Bluebird Canyon. 12:26 a.m. A 34-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for DUI and held for $10,000 bail.

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres Dr. 1:17 a.m. An 18-year-old from Anaheim and three other juveniles were cited for multiple misdemeanor offense.

DUI. 1700 block of S. Coast hwy. 8:47 p.m. Guido Zulema, 43, of Tustin, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

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Monday, March 23

Burglary. 300 block of Forest Ave. 9:59 a.m. Someone opened a locked back door and took $200 in cash from a business.

Traffic collision. Virginia Way at Fifth Ave. 6:42 p.m. A 7-year-old girl on a scooter fell in front of a turning vehicle, but investigators are unsure if the child was hit. She was transported for a medical exam.

Tuesday, March 24

Fraud. La Senda Dr. Noon. Detectives are investigating who wrote a promissory note of $110,000 against a Three Arch Bay home without the owner’s knowledge.

Vehicle burglary. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 4:34 p.m. Beach goers returned to their vehicle to find the rear window smashed by a rock and $4,500 in valuables missing.

Traffic collision. Glenneyre St. 9 p.m. A 54-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for a misdemeanor DUI.

Thursday, March 26

Fraud. 300 block of Pinecrest Dr. 8:25 An unknown person twice attempted unauthorized access to a resident’s financial accounts.

Burglary. 600 block of Loretta Drive. 9:42 a.m. A resident away for several months returned to find a forced rear window and a jewelry case missing. Losses totaled $245,000.

Grand theft. 100 block of Sunset Terrance. 1:55 p.m. A Rolex watch and other property valued at $15,000 was reported missing.

Found property. Cleo St. A skateboard ramp stolen last week was found on Gaviota Street and returned.

Vandalism. 300 block of Broadway St. 8:13 p.m. John Leddy, 39, a Laguna Beach transient, was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism after shattering a glass door by allegedly throwing a rock. Bail was set at $20,000.

Friday, March 27

Traffic stop. Beverly St. 2:12 a.m. A 25-year-old Irvine woman was cited for DUI.

Fraud. 400 block of Shadow Lane. 10:13 p.m. A resident reported her credit card was used twice last month on fraudulent transactions that totaled $8,750.

Fraud. 600 block of Nyes Place. 11:12 a.m. A resident reports receiving letters about credit applications in his name that he did not make.

Petty theft. 300 block of Jasmine St. 6:40 p.m. Detectives are investigating the apparent theft of water from a homeowner, who received a $1,095 bill.

Saturday, March 28

Traffic stop. 2500 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:14 a.m. A 38-year-old Mission Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Grand theft. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:58 p.m. A camera, merchandise credits, leather jacket, dress and purse were stolen from the pool area.

Traffic collision. Bluebird Canyon Dr. 11:36 p.m. A 64-year-old Oregon man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. A 38-year-old visitor from Italy was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Mermaid St. 1:58 a.m. A 22-year-old Dana Point man was arrested for DUI.

Traffic stop. Calliope St. 2:10 a.m. A 24-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Grand theft. 800 block of Cliff Drive. 1:30 p.m. A resident suspects a roommate in the theft of his $1,200 computer.

Pedestrian stop. Beach St. 4:25 p.m. Delia Arredondo, 24, of Santa Ana, was arrested for suspicion of marijuana sales after police witnessed what appeared to be a drug exchange. Jesse Vergara, 18, also of Santa Ana, was cited for suspicion of possessing a narcotic without a prescription.

Vehicle burglary. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 6:51 p.m. A Coach handbag and wallet valued at $2,400 was stolen from a vehicle where a window was smashed.

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Federal investigators and detectives from the Beverly, Mass., police department are investigating the disappearance of Chinese jade from a shipment of antique furniture valued at $5 million that left Laguna Beach in December, law enforcement officials said this week.

The load of personal furniture was shipped by a Laguna resident to Boston by truck and consigned to an auction house for sale, said a Beverly detective, who declined to be identified. “He’s just missing a few items, not the whole load,” said the detective, who could not put a value on the missing items alone.

The theft was reported to Beverly authorities on Jan. 15, but an additional report about the theft was filed last week by a resident who lives in the 600 block of Canyon View Dr., Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Monday, March 30

Vehicle burglary. 400 block of Center St. 9 a.m. A purse disappeared after someone smashed a window.

Vehicle burglary. 300 block of Center St. 9:23 a.m. A wallet was discovered missing.

Traffic stop. 1300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 11:10 p.m. Aliso Rose Andrew, 44, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for an outstanding petty theft warrant.

Traffic stop. Calliope St. 11:57 p.m. A San Juan Capistrano man, 28, was cited for DUI.

Tuesday, March 31

Foot patrol. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 2:29 p.m. Lucas Richard Kneer, 38, of Eureka, was arrested for three outstanding warrants.

Vehicle burglary. 2600 block of Queda Way. 10 a.m. A purse with $200 in valuables was taken from an unlocked car.

Pedestrian stop. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:18 p.m. Alfred Jay Erro, 51, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for an outstanding burglary warrant.

Petty theft. Seaview St. 3 p.m. A helmet and gloves valued at $400 left on a motorcycle were taken.

Drunk driving. 2900 Laguna Canyon Rd. Police arrested a 76-year-old Laguna Woods woman after another motorist reported an inbound vehicle weaving and nearly hitting the curb. She was released to her son.

Wednesday, April 1

Traffic stop. 300 block of Cleo St. 1:55 a.m. A 24-year-old Aliso Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Petty theft. 700 block of Gaviota St. 7:32 a.m. Two purses with contents valued at $700 vanished after being left unattended on a chair.

Petty theft. 300 block of Glenneyre St. 2 p.m. A purse with $500 in contents was stolen from a rental vehicle.

Grand theft. 400 block of Hill St. 3:14 p.m. Reports were incomplete about a reported loss of $30,000 worth of miscellaneous jewelry.

Rape. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 8 p.m. Police are contacting Mexican authorities about an Irvine woman, who was sexually assaulted while visiting a friend at a business across the border.

Thursday, April 2

Fraud. 1300 block of Hillcrest Dr. 4:49 p.m. A resident discovered she was the victim of identity theft when her debit card was declined and learned someone had withdrawn $700 from her account.

Petty theft. 300 block of Dartmoor St. 5:48 p.m. Two packages containing checks and credits cards were stolen from a porch and someone attempted to use the credit cards in Dana Point.

Friday, April 3

Suspicious person. 800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:52 a.m. Police arrested Domink Gionet, 25, of Lake Forest, for a probation violation and suspicion of marijuana possession after being called to the area about a man trying doors to find an empty room.

Fraud. 31400 block of Alta Loma Dr. 9:29 a.m. A resident who tried to file his taxes was told his social security number had already been used

Grand theft. 1500 block of N. Coast Hwy. 3:44 p.m. A watch valued at $6,000 went missing on Dec. 26, but went unreported until the home was more thoroughly searched.

Detective activity. Culver and 405. 4:30 p.m. Narcotics investigators arrested Nicolas Jackson, 22, of Long Beach, who had in his possession 1,031 pills of Ecstasy and 68 grams of psilocybin, for suspicion of felony narcotics possession.

Traffic accident. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy, 6 p.m. A 20-year-old Las Vegas woman sustained a small abrasion to her foot after being hit by a car leaving a parking lot. She was released at the scene and the case is under investigation.

Traffic stop. Diamond St. 10 p.m. A 29-year-old New York resident was cited for DUI.

Saturday, April 4

Traffic stop. Glenneyre St. 1:20 a.m. A Laguna Hills resident, 42, was cited for DUI.

Fraud. 20300 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 9:52 a.m. A fraudulent $1,000 check was used to purchase a generator.

Fraud. 300 block of Poplar St. 4 p.m. Alberto Alejandro Linares, 25, of Las Vegas, was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor theft of a credit card.

Rape. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 4:54 p.m. Charles Lee Andrew Taliaferro, 21, of Los Angeles, was arrested for misdemeanor battery and felony sexual battery by force after a 19-year-old patient alleged he had touched her inappropriately. Bail was set at $100,000.

Fight. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 6:34 p.m. Some participants at a wedding party clashed with adults at a birthday party, resulting in fight between two women. Neither party wanted to pursue prosecution.

Drunk driving. S. Coast hwy. 10:15 p.m. A 22-year-old Texas man was cited for DUI after a motorist observed him almost hit a pedestrian and run a red light.

Sunday, April 5

Traffic stop. Calliope St. 2 a.m. A 26-year-old Riverside resident was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Thalia St. 2:35 a.m. A 24-year-old Riverside woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 500 block of Reed St. 3:16 a.m. A Utah woman, 42, was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11 p.m. An 18-year-old Lake Forest man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 600 block of Glenneyre St. 11:55 p.m. A Dana Point woman, 31, was cited for DUI.

Monday, April 6

Pedestrian stop. S. Coast Hwy. 12:05 a.m. James Lee Lorail McDonald III, 32, of Santa Ana, was arrested for four warrants.

Vehicle burglary. 100 block of Cress St. 5:32 a.m. A couple who fell asleep on the beach with their clothes on the sand, awoke and found their garments gone and their car broken into. Losses were estimated at $1,400.

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A pedestrian suffered minor arm injuries after a collision in a Laguna Beach intersection with a car, which fled northbound about 10 p.m. on Coast Highway last Friday, April 10, police said.

The vehicle was described as a light-colored four-door sedan, possibly a Toyota or Nissan Altima, said Sgt. Tim Kleiser.

The vehicle was traveling northbound and the side mirror on the driver’s side struck the pedestrian, on foot near Calliope Street, Kleiser said. Police did not locate the vehicle.

Trolley Attracts an Exhibitionist

A driver following a city trolley into town on Sunday, April 12, encountered a surprising anatomical display: a teen pulling his pants down and pressing his behind against the back window.

The motorist who informed police was none too thrilled by the display. But when she stopped the trolley to inform the driver about the offending passenger, those on board laughed at her, the police log says.

The uninhibited rider stepped off at Diamond Street before authorities arrived.

Monday, April 6

Suspicious person. 8:45 a.m. 1100 block S. Coast Hwy. Delon Manh Hoang, 38, of San Jose, was found hiding in a drainage ditch after fleeing an officer who had approached two men in a parking garage. He was arrested for resisting arrest and a San Francisco burglary warrant.

Burglary. 31000 block of Aliso Circle. 10:50 a.m. Windows screens were discovered removed and a pane broken, but nothing was found missing.

Burglary. 900 block of N. Coast hwy. 3:38 p.m. Two flat screen televisions were taken from rooms left unlocked following a medical aid call.

Stolen vehicle. 100 Crescent Bay Dr. 4:50 p.m. A ‘91 Lexus with the keys in the console disappeared from an unlocked garage between 2 and 3 a.m.

Tusday, April 7

Suspicious circumstances. 21700 Ocean Vista Dr. Though the resident found nothing missing, she believes someone was in her residence.

Wednesday, April 8

Detective activity. PD. 11:23 a.m. Efrain Alba Salgado, 38, of Santa Ana, was arrested for suspicion of identity theft, which occurred in Laguna in February. Bail was set at $20,000.

Burglary. 900 block of N. Coast Hwy. 11:30 a.m. A thief that gained entry through three different windows made off with three flat screen TVs cumulatively valued at $1,200 loss.

Missing person. 1:46 a.m. Relatives reported missing a 70-year-old woman who lives in her car and was last seen in Monterey in February.

Petty theft. 600 block of Coast Hwy. 2:21 p.m. Richard Kneer Lucas, 37, of Laguna Beach, who was cited for petty theft and an open container violation, was also wanted on four other misdemeanor warrants.

Thursday, April 9

Impound. 100 block of Cypress Drive. 12:53. A 31-year-old Laguna Beach man was cited for possessing a switchblade after retrieving his car, which he had failed to register and was impounded by police. A search of the car also turned up six ounces of marijuana.

Saturday, April 10

Possession stolen property. PD. 11:41 a.m. An investigation is underway over a camera stolen from Riverside sheriff’s deputies, which was found in a car impounded on Cypress Drive.

Brandishing weapon. 1000 block of Coast Hwy. 2:16 p.m. Felipe Mendoza-Cuevas, 46, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of brandishing a replica firearm at three teens who were skateboarding near his house. Police found Cuevas owned two real-looking BB guns.

Warrant service. 21500 block of Wesley Dr. 8:40 p.m. Detectives making an undercover heroin buy arrested Casey James Westhoven, 23, of San Clemente, for three outstanding warrants as well as his two companions, who were also wanted for other misdemeanor arrest warrants.

Saturday, April 11

Traffic stop. El Bosque. 2 a.m. Benito Vittorio Romero, 21, of Laguna Beach, who was arrested for suspicion of DUI, was also charged with allegedly bringing cocaine into jail. Bail was set at $20,000.

Suspicious. 500 block of Canyon Acres. 3:58 a.m. Police cited an unlicensed driver and issued one curfew violation among four teens from Anaheim and Santa Ana.

Petty theft. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11:35 a.m. A guest reported a phone was stolen from the pool area.

Sunday, April 12

Traffic stop. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:25 a.m. A 27-year-old Dana Point woman was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Petty theft. 1100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11:56 a.m. A purse was reported stolen yesterday at a restaurant.

Vehicle burglary. 400 block of Oak St. 2:39 p.m. Thieves took a wallet valued at $700 after smashing a passenger side window.

Petty theft. 21600 block of Ocean Vista Dr. 6 p.m. Someone stole mail out of mailbox.

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A car thief took $1,000 worth of electronics and cash from a vehicle abandoned near St. Catherine’s Church Friday, April 17, just a half mile from where it had disappeared, police said.

Its owner, who had left the key on the bumper, discovered the Nissan Pathfinder missing after surfing and reported the theft from her home on Thalia Street. Just 15 minutes before reporting the car theft, a police cruiser with a license plate reader had entered the vehicle’s location in a police database, Capt. Jason Kravetz said.

The car was returned to the owner undamaged. “Strangely enough, the suspect put the key back on the bumper,” Kravetz said.

Monday, April 13

Fraud. 28800 block of Shady Lane. 5:25 p.m. A resident received a $71 tax refund check even though she had yet to file her tax return.

Tuesday, April 14

Traffic stop. 100 block of Brooks St. 12:40 a.m. A 16-year-old from Aliso Viejo was cited for being unlicensed and his three teen companions, from Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel, were detained and released to their parents.

Fraud. 31100 block of Monterey St. 9 a.m. A resident who tried to file his tax return learned his social security number had already been used and a check issued.

Fraud report. 31500 block of Scenic Dr. 11 a.m. A couple’s tax return filing was rejected because someone had already used one of their social security numbers.

Wanted vehicle. El Toro Rd. 2:22 p.m. Local police arrested Peter Henry Reinert, 60, of Lake Forest, who was wanted for a federal warrant even as federal agents were in pursuit. The FBI took custody of Reinert.

Fraud report. 700 block of Gainsborough Pl. 5 p.m. Another last-minute filer reported tax return fraud.

Wednesday, April 15

Suspicious circumstances. 1200 block of N. Coast Hwy. 4 a.m. Four people were reported walking around a lot looking into cars, one of which appears to have been broken into.

Stake out. 600 block of N. Coast Hwy. 4:52 p.m. Undercover officers who arranged to buy heroin from a dealer arrested Michael James Maellaro, 27, for suspicion of narcotics sales and possession. He allegedly had four baggies of heroin and two of methamphetamine. Companion Amanda Monique Cisneros, 26, both of La Mirada, was arrested for two no-bail narcotics warrants.

DUI. Agate St. 7:58 p.m. A woman who hit two parked vehicles was released without charges as her blood alcohol level was below the legal threshold.

DUI. N. Coast Hwy. 11:34 p.m. Chandler Gordon Apodaca, 25, of Huntington Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and outstanding warrants after his car overturned while allegedly speeding.

Thursday, April 16

Pedestrian stop. Brooks St. 3:30 a.m. Evren Ozan, of Long Beach, and Arthur Andrew Wexell, of Laguna Beach, both 22, were both arrested for suspicion of possessing prescription drugs without a prescription. Detectives will also investigate whether items allegedly in their possession belong to victims of car burglaries.

Domestic violence. 2600 block of Victoria Dr. 4 p.m. Scott Huntley, 19, of Mission Viejo, was arrested for suspicion of vandalism, trespassing and domestic violence after allegedly breaking into the house of a former girlfriend.

Friday, April 17

Vandalism. 33305 Laguna Canyon Road. 10:28 a.m. An antique store owner found $1,530 worth of property damaged outside the store. Surveillance tape revealed a woman wreaking havoc at 8 p.m. the previous night.

Stolen vehicle. 1600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:48 a.m. A 2006 Chrysler disappeared from a hotel parking garage.

Petty theft. 200 block of Broadway St. 10:57 a.m. A wooden wine barrel valued at $700 was stolen from a porch.

Petty theft. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:57 p.m. A thieft stole a chair from the front of a business.

Burglary. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7 p.m. A restaurant manager discovered the theft of a $1,000 saw from a terrace. Surveillance video showed two men in a silver BMW with covered license plates committing the theft.

Public intoxication. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7:48 p.m. Michael Dean Treadway, 53, of Laguna Beach, spotted drinking at a local establishment, was stopped when he got behind the wheel of his car and held for suspicion of felony DUI, his fourth. Bail was set at $100,000.

Traffic stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 10:45 p.m. Gabriel Daniel Alaniz, 27, of Orange, was arrested for outstanding Long Beach warrants.

Occupied vehicle. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blve. 10:57 p.m. A 21-year-old Santa Ana man was cited for DUI.

Saturday, April 18

Attempt to locate. Lookout Dr./Poplar St. 12:09 a.m. A worried wife feared for her husband’s safety walking in the wilderness at night and called authorities. A sheriff’s helicopter checked trails, but the man returned home on foot after 30 minutes. He told officers he had fallen off a cliff, but climbed out on his own.

Traffic stop. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:51 a.m. An 18-year-old Laguna Beach girl was arrested for DUI and possessing a fake ID after running a red light. Her friend, also 18 from Laguna, was also cited for having a fake ID.

Traffic stop. Montage resort. 2:54 a.m. A 55-year-old Ladera Ranch woman was cited for DUI.

Warrant arrest. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 12:15 p.m. Robin Ann Smith, 35, of Visalia, was cited for three Kings and Tulare county traffic warrants.

Reckless driving. At north city limits. 7 p.m. Motorists who reported a driver cutting people off led to the arrest of David James Miller, 32, of San Clemente, for suspected DUI. Bail was set at $10,000, due to a previous offense.

Traffic stop. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:30 p.m. Ulises Campa, 27, of Santa Ana, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Sunday, April 19

Traffic stop. Cleo St. Erik Alan Setterquist, 38, of Laguna Beach, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a previous offense.

Drunk driving. Forest Ave. 1:39 a.m. Citizens who reported a vehicle “doing donuts” that spun out of control and hit a fence led to the arrest of Kyle Andrew Olson, 22, of San Clemente. He was suspected of DUI and hit and run.

Petty theft. 100 block of Jasmine St. 6:35 p.m. Some one came onto her property and into her courtyard and stole several items.

Monday, April 20

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres Dr. 12:32 a.m. A 21-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita woman was cited for DUI.

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Monday, April 20

Property. 1600 block of Hillcrest Dr. 8:30 a.m. There are no known suspects in the disappearance of jewelry valued at $4,000 and $900 in cash.

Grand theft. 200 block of Broadway St. 11:40 a.m. A man who left his car downtown while working returned eight hours later to find someone had removed its $950 catalytic converter.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 12:28 p.m. Kevin James, 42, of Garden Grove, observed illegally smoking at the bus depot, was arrested for a probation violation warrant.

Fraud. 1000 block of N. Coast hwy. 2:16 p.m. A customer used a fraudulent credit card to buy a $1,700 guitar.

Traffic stop. Ninth Ave. 11:55 p.m. A 30-year-old Dana Point woman was cited for DUI.

Tuesday, April 21

Vehicle burglary. Camel Point. 7 p.m. A backpack valued at $200 was reported stolen from a car.

Wednesday, April 22

Burglary. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:18 a.m. Sean P. Quinn, 21, of Los Angeles, and John Costello, 22, of Providence, R.I., were charged with vandalism and tampering with a vehicle.

Vehicle burglary. 200 block of Cliff Dr. 6:37 a.m. A suspect broke a window and took a briefcase with ID and a passport.

Suspicious person. 300 block of Jasmine St. 9 a.m. A 30-year-old visitor from Rockville, N.Y., was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

Animal call. Blue Lagoon. 11:16 a.m. A contractor who set traps at a construction site discovered four baby raccoons on the second floor of a townhome.

Fraud. 800 block of Santa Ana St. 1:15 p.m. Someone altered a $575 check.

Burglary. 21000 Laguna Canyon Rd. 11:16 p.m. A resident returned home and found $8,000 worth of property missing. A bathroom door is suspected as a point of entry.

Thursday, April 23

Assault. 20600 Laguna Canyon Rd. 7:20 a.m. A person reported being hit in the face in a dispute over a $20 bag of property.

Burglary. 400 block of N. Coast Hwy. 8 a.m. Someone broke a screen into a common area and attempted to take a wall-mounted television.

Burglary. 400 block of cliff Dr. 11 a.m. A wallet and play station worth $1,800 are missing from a residence.

Petty theft. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 3:18 p.m. A backpack valued at $800 was taken.

Pedestrian stop. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 3:28 p.m. Travis Austin Brown, 28, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of car burglary when police found him in possession of a cell phone reported missing 20 minutes earlier.

Friday, April 24

Pedestrian stop. Oak St. 1:57 a.m. Brent Allen Tyree, 51, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for outstanding warrants and suspicion of meth possession.

Stolen vehicle. 6:30 a.m. Patrick Michael Baker, 38, of San Diego, who was initially arrested for suspicion of car theft, was taken to the hospital after he told police he had swallowed meth.

Suspicious. 20000 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 10 a.m. Jason William Brown, 46, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Fraud. 500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 11 a.m. A patron disputed $243 in charges for services.

Fraud. 1200 block of Glenneyre St. 3:44 p.m. Someone had opened a bank account in the victim’s name.

Saturday, April 25

Battery. 1100 block of S.Coast Hwy. Midnight. A bar patron said he was slugged in the face, but the suspect fled and eluded police.

Traffic stop. 15-01501. Legion St. 12:44 a.m. A 37-year-old Anaheim resident was cited for DUI.

Traffic collision. 15-01502. N. Coast Hwy. 1:13 a.m. Rene Arroyo, 34, of Thousand Palms, was arrested for a misdemeanor drug charge and eluding a police officer after running a red light and crashing into a guardrail.

Traffic collision. 1900 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4 a.m. A vehicle rolled on its side after colliding with a pole.

Burglary. 200 block of Fairview St. 9:18 a.m. Items were stolen overnight while the residents slept.

Vandalism. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 10:55 a.m. Graffiti spotted in the dugout.

Drunk driving. Broadway 10:49 p.m. An unlicensed 15-year-old LBHS student, who had taken his parents car, was detained for three misdemeanor charges after a motorist reported seeing a wrong way driver. A 16-year-old Laguna Beach companion was also cited for pot possession.

Sunday, April 26

Petty theft. 1100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:50 a.m. A purse, cell phone and wallet were taken from a bar patron.

Stolen vehicle. Aliso Circle. 9:41 a.m. Police followed a suspected car thief into Dana Point, where an arrest was made by sheriff’s deputies.

Traffic collision. S. Coast Hwy. 5:29 p.m. An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Rancho Santa Margarita walked away without injury from a collision where he was thrown across a vehicle driven by a resident, 62, of Laguna Beach. Police believe the cyclist ran a red light.

Petty theft. 400 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:42 p.m. Someone stole a restaurant patron’s wallet with $100 in U.S. currency and $800 Australian.

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Monday, April 27

Burglary. 100 block of Chiquita St. 12:19 p.m. During a two-hour absence by the resident, someone entered a home window and took watches valued at $200 from a jewelry box.

Detective activity. 33600 block of Del Opisbo. 2:51 p.m. Narcotics investigators who set up a drug buy in Laguna Beach arrested Christopher Steven Bayer, 32, of Newport Beach, for suspicion of felony possession and transportation of narcotics, and Ralph Malfavon, 30, of San Juan Capistrano, and Juaquin Vargas, 26, of Mission Viejo, for alleged misdemeanor drug possession. Police seized 3.8 grams of methamphetamine and .2 grams of heroin.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Broadway St. 4:30 p.m. Leah Alspaugh, 35, of Oceanside, was arrested for multiple warrants.

Wednesday, April 29

Juvenile contact. 21600 block of Ocean Vista Dr. 8:38 a.m. Four LBHS students hanging out on beach chairs outdoors near a water tower were collared for ditching school and one was cited for marijuana possession.

Vandalism. 1400 block of Glenneyre St. 1:32 p.m. Someone attempted to kick in a door and damaged the lock.

Property. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. 5:24 p.m. Someone found a box cutter in the playground.

Thursday, April 30

Traffic stop. Myrtle St. 1:35 a.m. A 22-year-old Mission Viejo woman was cited for DUI.

Fraud. 31600 block of Scenic Dr. 9:58 a.m. A resident who tried to file taxes was rejected and discovered his social security number had already been used.

Stolen vehicle. 31800 block of Eighth Ave. 10:30 a.m. A 2000 Ducati motorcycle worth $4,000 was located about 1 p.m. less than a block away in the 31900 block of Virginia Way. The ignition had been tampered with.

Petty theft. 2300 block of Laguna Canyon road. 4:41 p.m. 32 lug nuts and 16 differential sleeves valued at $600 were stolen from a vehicle left for service.

Stolen vehicle. 2700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:38 p.m. A 2009 Honda was stolen after its owner left for the beach.

Friday, May 1

Medical. 31300 block of Monterey St. 12:07 a.m. Christopher Yax, 27, of Dana Point, was arrested for a no bail warrant.

Traffic stop. 300 block of Glenneyre St. 2:41 a.m. A 26-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Repossession. 700 block of Balboa Ave. 4 a.m. A tow truck driver repossessed a 2015 Mercedes.

Vehicle burglary. 1600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8:47 a.m. The driver’s side window was smashed and thieves took possessions valued at $1500.

Vandalism. 400 block of N. Coast Hwy. 1:16 p.m. A couple who checked out of a hotel caused $700 in damage.

Saturday, May 2

Domestic violence. 200 block of Jasmine St. 12:01 a.m. Matthew Brady, 34, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence in the wake of an argument where he allegedly was waving a knife that led to a small cut on his girlfriend’s knee. Bail was set at $100,000.

Traffic stop. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2:17 a.m. A 42-year-old San Clemente man was cited for DUI.

Drug activity. 1100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 5:55 p.m. Angeline Victoria Tropp, 28, of Laguna Beach, and Jeffrey Stephen James Austin, 29, of Capistrano Beach, were each arrested for suspicion of three misdemeanor drug charges. Tropp also allegedly brought methamphetamine into the jail, concealed in her bathing suit bottom.

Sunday, May 3

Drug activity. 300 block of Broadway St. 8:58 a.m. Erin Zimmerman, 21, of Pennsylvania, was arrested for providing police false ID and a parole violation.

Brush fire. 600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4:25 p.m. A cigarette thrown into brush ignited a fire.

Fire. 600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 5:11 p.m. Smoke was again spotted coming from brush by outbound lanes.

Drunk driving. 1700 block of Catalina St. 10:50 p.m. A 31-year-old foreign visitor was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 1000 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. A 48-year-old Mission Viejo woman was cited for DUI.

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Laguna Canyon Road reopened at 3 a.m. today after a 10-hour closure due to emergency repairs by utility crews to replace a toppled telephone pole, police said Tuesday.

A telephone pole, sheered off in the 2700 block when hit by a car, toppled across the road and struck an outbound vehicle, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said. Neither motorist was injured, he said.

“That person’s lucky,” said Kleiser, noting that the pole snapped at its base, bringing down phone and cable wires.

Though police closed the road between Canyon Acres Drive and El Toro Road, residents who live along the canyon were allowed to drive to their homes, Kleiser said.

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Monday, May 4

Grand theft. 30900 block of Coast Hwy. 10:36 a.m. Someone stole 16 marine-grade Northstar batteries from a cell site valued at $4800.

Drunk driving. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 1:25 p.m. A 42-year-old La Crescenta man was cited for DUI.

DUI. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 5 p.m. Arthur Anthony Moreno, 60, of Ontario, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $15,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Tuesday, May 5

Traffic stop. Nyes Place. 1 a.m. A 37-year-old resident of South Africa was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Cleo St. 2 a.m. A 21-year-old Dana Point man was arrested for DUI.

Grand theft. 500 block of Forest Ave. 11:24 a.m. Someone swiped a $1500 laptop computer from a car parked near the beach and owned by a Burbank resident.

Traffic stop. Shell station. 2 p.m. Jose Alvis-Jorge, 29, of Irvine, was arrested for suspicion of two felonies, possessing and transporting narcotics.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Laguna 11:55 p.m. A 59-year-old Studio City man was cited for DUI.

Wednesday, May 6

Swimmer rescue. Shreve Dr. 12:29 p.m. A wave swept several people into the water, some of whom suffered abrasions, including one possible head injury.

Fraud. 31500 block of Bluff Dr. 12:47 p.m. Someone attempted to open up a Paypal account with unauthorized information.

Thursday, May 7

Petty theft. 300 block of Lookout Dr. 12:47 p.m. Four bags left for a nonprofit were taken by someone else.

Fraud report. 31600 block of Coast hwy. 1 p.m. A business accepted a counterfeit $50 bill.

Traffic stop. 31500 block of West St. 1:38 p.m. An officer who stopped a vehicle over tinted windows arrested Steven Schweitzer, 29, of Ladera Ranch, for alleged possession of narcotics for sale when a search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, pipes and heroin.

Fraud. 900 block of Park Ave. 2:48 p.m. A resident’s identity was stolen and used for employment.

Citizen contact. 30600 block of Marilyn Dr. 2:56 p.m. Investigators will look into allegations that a caregiver provided a lethal dose of medication last July.

Welfare check. 2800 block of Zell Dr. 7:58 p.m. Police found a resident on a bedroom floor who had fallen and injured herself the day before thanks to a call from an alert neighbor who noted her absence.

Friday, May 8

Traffic stop. 200 block of Beach St. 1 a.m. A 39-year-old El Monte woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 2 a.m. A 36-year-old Anaheim man was cited for DUI.

Vehicle burglary. 400 block of Oak St. 7 a.m. Thieves smashed a car window and took a gym bag with a swimsuit, towel and shoes valued at $150.

Saturday, May 9

Burglary. 400 block of Jasmine St. 11:50 a.m. Thieves entered through the front door and made off with $2800 in valuables.

Fire. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Bld. 10:11 p.m. Police detained five teens from Lake Forest and Trabuco Canyon that had started and doused a fire in a cave. None were cited.

Drunk driving. 400 block of El Bosque. 10:27 p.m. John Tyson Schmidt, 39, of Canyon Country, was arrested for suspicion of felony drunk driving. His 28-year-old female passenger, from Santa Clarita, apparently struck her head on a windshield and was transported for treatment.

Sunday, May 10

DUI. 500 block of coast Hwy. 9:27 p.m. Tara Marie Collins, 26, of Dana Point, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and misdemeanor cruelty to a child.

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An allegedly drunk driver collided with three other cars while leading police on a high-speed, nearly eight mile chase last Saturday, May 16, through downtown and Laguna Canyon.

Alan Terrazas, 41, of Aliso Viejo, only yielded to police after his own car was disabled when he rear-ended a car on El Toro Road, police Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Despite wrecking two other cars between Boat Canyon and Aliso Creek Road, there were no major injuries reported as a result of the pursuit although one of the traffic accident victims was transported to the hospital, Kleiser said.

Two six-pack carriers were found in the car driven by Terrazas, who was arrested for suspicion of felony evading, hit and run and DUI, Kleiser said.

An officer spotted Terrazas’ car near downtown about 4:40 p.m. and pursued it out the canyon, where it hit another vehicle near Sun Valley Road and reached speeds of 88 mph, Kleiser said.

CHP and sheriff’s deputies were notified of the vehicle heading their direction and six officers conducted a high-risk vehicle stop, Kleiser said, where weapons are drawn.

Police Roll Out Holiday Checkpoint

Police will be conducting a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits and special patrols over Memorial Day weekend.

The checkpoint is set for Sunday, May 24, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. while patrols start Friday, May 22.

A checkpoint is effective at lowering DUI-related fatalities and injuries, Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement. If you are planning a party with alcohol included, plan ahead and designate a non-drinking sober driver, he said.

Monday, May 11

Burglary. 500 block of Through St. 8 a.m. Friends who stayed at the house took appliances and silverware valued at $3200

Fraud. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 11:43 a.m. Someone charged $310 worth of merchandise without authorization to a credit card at a market in Trabuco Canyon.

Fraud. 1100 block of Miramar St. 3:25 p.m. Unauthorized credit cards with $26,347 in charges arrived.

Tuesday, May 12

Grand theft. S. Encino. 8 a.m. An 18 k gold and platinum wedding ring with an emerald valued at $29,700 was discovered missing last month.

Fraud report. 20300 Laguna Canyon Rd. 10:42 a.m. A resident discovered someone using his identity filed a federal tax return on his behalf.

Medical. 100 block of S. Coast hwy. 3:31 p.m. A 44-year-old man was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Vehicle vs. bike. Aster St. 4:56 p.m. A cyclist suffered a non life-threatening injury when hit by a parked car that pulled out.

Wednesday, May 13

Pedestrian stop. 100 block of N. Coast Hey. 12:09 a.m. Brandon Colin Heath, 21, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested for two outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. Coast/Catalina 12:26 p.m. Scott Lloyd, 40, of Upland, was arrested for suspicion of driving without insurance or a valid license and expired registration.

Domestic violence. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 7 p.m. A 53-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for domestic violence.

Thursday, May 14

Stolen vehicle. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 9 a.m. A stolen 1997 Honda was recovered.

Pedestrian stop. 400 block of Cliff Dr. 9:19 a.m. Peter Fischer, 28, of San Bernardino, was arrested for a petty theft warrant.

Burglary. 900 block of Cliff Dr. 9:21 a.m. A handyman reported that someone’s attempt to gain entry was thwarted, but that they did make off with a kayak valued at $150.

Fraud. 900 block of Canyon View Dr. 3:23 p.m. A lender alerted a customer of someone attempting to open an account in their name.

Drug activity. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 6:32 p.m. After failing to yield to a pursuing officer, Alexander Connelly, 22, of Seal Beach, finally stopped at El Morro School and was arrested for suspicion of evading and transporting narcotics. A search allegedly turned up .03 grams of heroin.

Domestic violence. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon rd. 7:11 p.m. A 51-year-old man and 48-year-old woman were both arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

Friday, May 15

Traffic stop. 200 block of Thalia St. 1:35 a.m. A 33-yea-old Irvine man was cited for DUI.

Medical. Forest Ave. 1:26 p.m. Lisbeth Anne Giglio, 49, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for public intoxication and misdemeanor cruelty to children after medical personnel were summoned to help a fall victim. Her children, who were due to be released from school, were taken to the police station and released to another adult. Bail was set at $100,000.

Burglary. 200 block of Coast Hwy. 5:35 p.m. Taylor Seymour, 20, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of shoplifting a swimsuit.

Saturday, May 16

Drunk driving. Cleo St. 4:40 a.m. Jose Eduardo Pineda-Aviles, 23, of Anaheim, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and domestic violence. When the driver finally yielded to police, the officer observed blood spots and learned he had assaulted his passenger and taken the phone she had tried to use to summon help. Bail was set at $50,000.

Unknown trouble.. 200 block of Myrtle St. 4:24 p.m. Sally Ann Duke, 37, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for allegedly biting her boyfriend during an argument.

Vehicle burglary. N. Coast Hwy. 8:27 p.m. A rear window was smashed and luggage sifted.

Sunday, May 17

Traffic stop. 1000 block of Coast Hwy. 12:26 a.m. A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Cleo St. 1:12 a.m. A 37-year-old Lubbock, Tex., visitor was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Cleo St. 2:13 a.m. A 21-year-old Aliso Viejo woman was cited for DUI.

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An allegedly drunk driver collided with three other cars while leading police on a high-speed, nearly eight mile chase last Saturday, May 16, through downtown and Laguna Canyon.

Alan Terrazas, 41, of Aliso Viejo, only yielded to police after his own car was disabled when he rear-ended a car on El Toro Road, police Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

Despite wrecking two other cars between Boat Canyon and Aliso Creek Road, there were no major injuries reported as a result of the pursuit although one of the traffic accident victims was transported to the hospital, Kleiser said.

Two six-pack carriers were found in the car driven by Terrazas, who was arrested for suspicion of felony evading, hit and run and DUI, Kleiser said.

An officer spotted Terrazas’ car near downtown about 4:40 p.m. and pursued it out the canyon, where it hit another vehicle near Sun Valley Road and reached speeds of 88 mph, Kleiser said.

CHP and sheriff’s deputies were notified of the vehicle heading their direction and six officers conducted a high-risk vehicle stop, Kleiser said, where weapons are drawn.

Police Roll Out Holiday Checkpoint

Police will be conducting a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits and special patrols over Memorial Day weekend.

The checkpoint is set for Sunday, May 24, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. while patrols start Friday, May 22.

A checkpoint is effective at lowering DUI-related fatalities and injuries, Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement. If you are planning a party with alcohol included, plan ahead and designate a non-drinking sober driver, he said.

Streetbeat

Monday, May 11

Burglary. 500 block of Through St. 8 a.m. Friends who stayed at the house took appliances and silverware valued at $3200

Fraud. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 11:43 a.m. Someone charged $310 worth of merchandise without authorization to a credit card at a market in Trabuco Canyon.

Fraud. 1100 block of Miramar St. 3:25 p.m. Unauthorized credit cards with $26,347 in charges arrived.

Tuesday, May 12

Grand theft. S. Encino. 8 a.m. An 18 k gold and platinum wedding ring with an emerald valued at $29,700 was discovered missing last month.

Fraud report. 20300 Laguna Canyon Rd. 10:42 a.m. A resident discovered someone using his identity filed a federal tax return on his behalf.

Medical. 100 block of S. Coast hwy. 3:31 p.m. A 44-year-old man was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Vehicle vs. bike. Aster St. 4:56 p.m. A cyclist suffered a non life-threatening injury when hit by a parked car that pulled out.

Wednesday, May 13

Pedestrian stop. 100 block of N. Coast Hey. 12:09 a.m. Brandon Colin Heath, 21, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested for two outstanding warrants.

Traffic stop. Coast/Catalina 12:26 p.m. Scott Lloyd, 40, of Upland, was arrested for suspicion of driving without insurance or a valid license and expired registration.

Domestic violence. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 7 p.m. A 53-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for domestic violence.

Thursday, May 14

Stolen vehicle. 31800 block of Coast Hwy. 9 a.m. A stolen 1997 Honda was recovered.

Pedestrian stop. 400 block of Cliff Dr. 9:19 a.m. Peter Fischer, 28, of San Bernardino, was arrested for a petty theft warrant.

Burglary. 900 block of Cliff Dr. 9:21 a.m. A handyman reported that someone’s attempt to gain entry was thwarted, but that they did make off with a kayak valued at $150.

Fraud. 900 block of Canyon View Dr. 3:23 p.m. A lender alerted a customer of someone attempting to open an account in their name.

Drug activity. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 6:32 p.m. After failing to yield to a pursuing officer, Alexander Connelly, 22, of Seal Beach, finally stopped at El Morro School and was arrested for suspicion of evading and transporting narcotics. A search allegedly turned up .03 grams of heroin.

Domestic violence. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon rd. 7:11 p.m. A 51-year-old man and 48-year-old woman were both arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.

Friday, May 15

Traffic stop. 200 block of Thalia St. 1:35 a.m. A 33-yea-old Irvine man was cited for DUI.

Medical. Forest Ave. 1:26 p.m. Lisbeth Anne Giglio, 49, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for public intoxication and misdemeanor cruelty to children after medical personnel were summoned to help a fall victim. Her children, who were due to be released from school, were taken to the police station and released to another adult. Bail was set at $100,000.

Burglary. 200 block of Coast Hwy. 5:35 p.m. Taylor Seymour, 20, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of shoplifting a swimsuit.

Saturday, May 16

Drunk driving. Cleo St. 4:40 a.m. Jose Eduardo Pineda-Aviles, 23, of Anaheim, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and domestic violence. When the driver finally yielded to police, the officer observed blood spots and learned he had assaulted his passenger and taken the phone she had tried to use to summon help. Bail was set at $50,000.

Unknown trouble.. 200 block of Myrtle St. 4:24 p.m. Sally Ann Duke, 37, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for allegedly biting her boyfriend during an argument.

Vehicle burglary. N. Coast Hwy. 8:27 p.m. A rear window was smashed and luggage sifted.

Sunday, May 17

Traffic stop. 1000 block of Coast Hwy. 12:26 a.m. A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Cleo St. 1:12 a.m. A 37-year-old Lubbock, Tex., visitor was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Cleo St. 2:13 a.m. A 21-year-old Aliso Viejo woman was cited for DUI.

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Six drivers suspected of inebriation and 11 others driving with restricted licenses were arrested at a Laguna Beach police checkpoint Sunday on Coast Highway, north of Wesley Drive.

More than 1,600 vehicles passed through the checkpoint over its six hours of operation beginning at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.

The checkpoints serve as a deterrent to those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired and encourages everyone to use sober designated drivers, he said in a statement.

Monday, May 18

Vandalism. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 7:14 a.m. Vehicles belonging to six guests were vandalized.

Burglary. 2800 block of Chateau Way. 12:18 p.m. Someone used a razor blade to cut along the outside of a bedroom window screen, but the homeowner reported nothing missing.

Tuesday, May 19

Vandalism. 200 block of Wave St. 8:25 p.m. Someone smashed a car window.

Vehicle burglary. 1000 block of Catalina St. 9 a.m. The owner of a vehicle left unlocked found tools missing and contents extracted from the vehicle.

Burglary. 100 block of Crescent Bay Dr. 2:48 p.m. Sixteen cell batteries worth $6,400 were stolen from a locked electrical box, mirroring a similar incident in town.

Wednesday, May 20

Suspicious person. S. Coast Hwy. 9 a.m. In response to a report of a man fingerpainting with the blood of a dead pigeon, police found a 43-year-old man drawing on a bench with yellow crayon and issued a vandalism citation.

Stolen vehicle. 1100 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 3 p.m. A stolen utility trailer was discovered in Anaheim.

Grand theft. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 5:56 p.m. Staff could not find a $4,000 bracelet removed by a patron for a facial and massage, who returned after realizing she had left the jewelry behind.

Thursday, May 21

Vehicle burglary. 400 block o f Oak St. 6:30 a.m. A thief that smashed a window took a canvas bag, wallet, passport and credit cards overnight.

Battery. 500 block of Forest Ave. 8 a.m. Derek Sean Acevedo, 46, of Los Angeles, was cited for battery after he allegedly tried to kick officers called by hospital staff to subdue his combative behavior. He was originally arrested for public intoxication.

Battery. 20600 Laguna Canyon Rd. 11:39 p.m. Leslie Shackett, 53, of Laguan Beach, was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor battery and felony witness intimidation after an argument.

Friday, May 22

Traffic stop. 500 block of Forest Ave. 12:50 a.m. A 25-year-old man from Fountain Hills, Ariz., was cited for DUI.

Sleeper. 300 Cliff Dr. 5:30 a.m. Joseph Jeffrey Noon, 61, of Laguna Beach, was cited for three Madera County warrants.

Drunk driving. 500 block of Glenneyre St. 9:04 p.m. A 17-year-old girl from Rancho Santa Margarita was arrested for DUI after she was seen stumbling from a restaurant where she was refused service.

Pedestrian stop. Forest Ave. 10:52 p.m. Alberto Alejandro Linares, 25, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for four warrants.

Saturday, May 23

Traffic stop. Third Street. 2:32 a.m. A 20-year-old Laguna Beach woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Calliope. 2:38 a.m. A 54-year-old San Clemente woman was cited for DUI.

Vandalism. Mountain Road. 10:36 a.m. A girlfriend is suspected in stuffing ice plants in a car gas tank and flattening a tire.

Defraud innkeeper. 300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:44 p.m. Peter Norman Walker, 49, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for an outstanding Colorado stalking warrant after police questioned him in the suspected theft from a restaurant.

Fraud. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 4:49 p.m. Two guests charged $1,500 in merchandise to their room to a credit card that declined payment. The guests fled before police arrived.

Welfare check. 800 block of N. Coast Hwy. A report about a man on the ground led to the arrest of Isaac Benjamin Luz, 35, of Orange, for three warrants.

Trespassing. 100 block of McKnight Dr. 7:14 p.m. Two 15-year-old Laguna Beach boys were detained after jumping a fence at a house under construction.

Defraud innkeeper. 1500 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:50 p.m. Guests ducked $1,303 in room charges three days earlier, and appear to meet the description of those who pulled a similar stunt at another hotel.

Traffic stop. 600 block of Sleepy Hollow Lane. 10:56 p.m. Ramiro Olea, 24, of Lake Forest, was arrested for outstanding vehicle code warrants.

Sunday, May 24

Traffic stop. 200 block of Mountain Rd. 1:15 a.m. A 49-year-old Mission Viejo man was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Forest Ave. 2:20 a.m. A 21-year-old Chula Vista woman was cited for drunk driving.

Theft. 3000 block of Bern Dr. 8:44 a.m. A wallet and iPod were stolen from an unlocked car.

Vandalism. Los Olivos. 8:59 a.m. A car window was smashed.

Vehicle burglary. Bluebinrd Canyon. 11:25 a.m. A $1,000 camera was taken after thieves broke a car window.

Grand theft 300 block of Moss St. 4:17 p.m. Thieves made off with $1,200 in miscellaneous items from an unlocked vehicle overnight.

Indecent exposure. 500 block of Glenneyre St. 4:49 p.m. People were reported having sex in a pickup.

Stolen vehicle. 3000 block of Bern Dr. 7:53 p.m. A 2010 Toyota Camry went missing.

Petty theft. 100 block of Moss St. 8:40 p.m. Someone stole an American flag from a flagpole.

Traffic stop. Blue Lagoon. 10:29 p.m. Toni Luana Leech, 63, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.

Traffic stop. Blue Lagoon. A 30-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.

Monday, May 25

Medical. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 1 a.m. A victim of a fight who had lost consciousness was taken to the hospital for treatment. The other combatant had fled by the time officers arrived.

Petty theft. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 9:54 a.m. A boss has video of an employee stealing cash from a register.

Vehicle burglary. 200 block of Chiquita St. 1:53 pm. A Cannondale bike valued at $2100 stolen from inside car.

Petty theft. 200 block of Beverly St. 2:45 p.m. Four skateboards were stolen from the front entry.

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Metal sculptor Terry Thornsley installs the centerpiece of a just completed mural outside Main Beach’s lifeguard headquarters in May 2014.  Photo by Jody Tiongco

Well-regarded Laguna Beach artist Terry Thornsley died of natural causes, supervising Deputy Coroner Mitchell Sigal said Monday.

An autopsy was conducted Thursday, May 28, on Thornsley’s body, he said.

Thornsley, 57, a sculptor and painter, in April was nominated as artist of the year by the Laguna Beach Arts Alliance for his mural installation “Grace,” beside the Main Beach lifeguard headquarters.

Monday, May 26

Vehicle burglary. 300 block of Heather Pl. 7:56 a.m. A briefcase valued at $3,000 was stolen.

Vehicle burglary. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:53 a.m. A rental car was broken into.

Citizen contact. 500 block of Forest Ave. 5:31. Hunter Schwartz, 19, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a Harbor Court warrant.

Tuesday, May 27

Public intoxication. 2100 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 9:09 a.m. Jeffrey Gleason, 51, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a previous offense.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Mountain Rd. 4:35 p.m. Police declined to identify a suspect who was arrested as part of a narcotics investigation still underway.

Wednesday, May 28

Vandalism. 500 block of Brooks St. 12:44 p.m. A neighbor is suspected in cutting two trees at a vacant home being remodeled.

Medical. Emerald Bay. 4:27 p.m. Two teen cyclists from Arizona suffered minor injuries when they collided due to a fall by the first rider, upended by a sewer grate.

Indecent exposure. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 6:32 p.m. Heisler Park. A 38-year-old man was arrested for intoxication after police found him passed out with his genitals exposed.

Friday, May 29

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres. 8:18 a.m. Matthew Kemp, 32, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a DUI warrant.

Hit and run. Beach St. 1:28 p.m. A blue Porsche that hit a street sign and sustained front-end damage fled the scene, but was later found parked and driverless. The car’s license plate is registered to someone who is deceased, the police log said.

Petty theft. 20000 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 6 p.m. A wallet was reported stolen.

Saturday, May 30

Disorderly person. 200 block of High Dr. 1:20 a.m. Thomas Joseph Conley, 18, of San Clemente, who was arrested for resisting a peace officer 90 minutes earlier, was re-arrested for misdemeanor assault on a police officer and domestic violence as well as a felony, for making criminal threats. A resident allegedly overheard Conley threatening to kill his female companion, who officers learned had been assaulted earlier. He spit at arresting officers, police allege.

Petty theft. 3000 block of Bern Dr. 12:51 p.m. Ski gear valued at $350 was taken.

Grand theft. 2000 block of Ocean Way. 1:14 p.m. A copper BBQ cover valued at $2,000 was stolen.

Petty theft. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 5:37 p.m. A 30-year-old employee was cited for suspicion of stealing money from his employer.

Sunday, May 31

Traffic stop. 800 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:33 p.m. Wade J. Kelley, 49, of Riverside, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic collision. Laguna Canyon Rd. 2:47 p.m. A passenger in a vehicle suffered a possibly broken finger after an airbag deployed in a rear-end collision.

Citizen contact. 500 block of Forest Ave. 6:21 p.m. Taylor Seymour, 20, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of two misdemeanor drug charges after entering the police station to talk to the desk clerks.

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A brief manhunt in South Laguna sent people scurrying indoors as two law enforcement helicopters circled and siren-blaring cars jammed the small lanes Monday, June 1.

Laguna police say sheriff’s deputies collared a man hiding in bushes near Scenic and Fourth Street who earlier had ditched a car nearby and fled on foot.

Baron Decker, 28, of Dana Point, was arrested for allegedly possessing a stolen can and was held for $65,000 bail, which included outstanding arrest warrants, said sheriff’s spokesman Jeffrey A Hallock.

Sheriff’s deputies apparently pursued a speeding car into the neighborhood, which soon saw an influx of law enforcement personnel. At least one Third Street resident was ordered inside by a sworn officer.

Monday, May 26

Vehicle burglary. 300 block of Heather Pl. 7:56 a.m. A briefcase valued at $3,000 was stolen.

Vehicle burglary. 600 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:53 a.m. A rental car was broken into.

Citizen contact. 500 block of Forest Ave. 5:31. Hunter Schwartz, 19, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a Harbor Court warrant.

Tuesday, May 27

Public intoxication. 2100 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 9:09 a.m. Jeffrey Gleason, 51, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a previous offense.

Traffic stop. 200 block of Mountain Rd. 4:35 p.m. Police declined to identify a suspect who was arrested as part of a narcotics investigation still underway.

Wednesday, May 28

Vandalism. 500 block of Brooks St. 12:44 p.m. A neighbor is suspected in cutting two trees at a vacant home being remodeled.

Medical. Emerald Bay. 4:27 p.m. Two teen cyclists from Arizona suffered minor injuries when they collided due to a fall by the first rider, upended by a sewer grate.

Indecent exposure. 300 block of Cliff Dr. 6:32 p.m. Heisler Park. A 38-year-old man was arrested for intoxication after police found him passed out with his genitals exposed.

Friday, May 29

Traffic stop. Canyon Acres. 8:18 a.m. Matthew Kemp, 32, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a DUI warrant.

Hit and run. Beach St. 1:28 p.m. A blue Porsche that hit a street sign and sustained front-end damage fled the scene, but was later found parked and driverless. The car’s license plate is registered to someone who is deceased, the police log said.

Petty theft. 20000 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 6 p.m. A wallet was reported stolen.

Saturday, May 30

Disorderly person. 200 block of High Dr. 1:20 a.m. Thomas Joseph Conley, 18, of San Clemente, who was arrested for resisting a peace officer 90 minutes earlier, was re-arrested for misdemeanor assault on a police officer and domestic violence as well as a felony, for making criminal threats. A resident allegedly overheard Conley threatening to kill his female companion, who officers learned had been assaulted earlier. He spit at arresting officers, police allege.

Petty theft. 3000 block of Bern Dr. 12:51 p.m. Ski gear valued at $350 was taken.

Grand theft. 2000 block of Ocean Way. 1:14 p.m. A copper BBQ cover valued at $2,000 was stolen.

Petty theft. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. 5:37 p.m. A 30-year-old employee was cited for suspicion of stealing money from his employer.

Sunday, May 31

Traffic stop. 800 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:33 p.m. Wade J. Kelley, 49, of Riverside, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic collision. Laguna Canyon Rd. 2:47 p.m. A passenger in a vehicle suffered a possibly broken finger after an airbag deployed in a rear-end collision.

Citizen contact. 500 block of Forest Ave. 6:21 p.m. Taylor Seymour, 20, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of two misdemeanor drug charges after entering the police station to talk to the desk clerks.

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Police arrested suspected drunk driver Derek Haskayne, 51, of Orange, on Sunday, June 7, after he refused to yield on Coast Highway and then plowed into a light pole near Aster Street and Cliff Drive about 4 p.m.

Sgt. Tim Kleiser says investigating officers found a container of gamma hydroxybutyric acid, better known as the date-rape drug GHB, in the center console of Haskayne’s car.

Kleiser says the driver, who was intoxicated, was taken to the hospital for a medical clearance, where he was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI and drugs.

Haskayne has seven prior DUI convictions and was driving on a suspended license.

Monday, June 1

Disorderly person. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 6:16 p.m. Joseph Edward Flamm, 47, of Newport Beach, was arrested for several outstanding warrants and suspicion of carrying drug paraphernalia after police were called about a man pestering women customers.

Vandalism. 900 block of Miramar St. 7:59 p.m. Someone entered an occupied home and made a large hole in the wall.

Tuesday, June 2

Fraud report. 31300 block of Monterey St. 11:53 p.m. Identify theft by an ex-boyfriend continues to show up in credit reports.

Stolen vehicle. 500 block of Brooks St. 1:33 p.m. A resident returned from a trip and discovered a 1991 white Porsche no longer in the driveway.

Petty theft. 400 block of Loma Terrace. 4:54 p.m. A local resident who paid $1,000 for seven tickets for the Ducks playoff game through a Craigslist ad was refused entry because the tickets were fraudulent.

Disorderly person. 200 block of Forest Ave. 10:28 p.m. Shane Michael Sutton, 36, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of assault and a probation violation after he swung a skateboard at a restaurant employee.

Wednesday, June 3

Fraud. 17990 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 9 a.m. Two men used a fraudulent credit card to buy $595 worth of merchandise.

Animal calls. 3000 block of Via Serena, Laguna Woods. 11:20 a.m. A resident scared off a threatening coyote.

Traffic collision. State Hwy 73. 4 p.m. One person was transported to a trauma center following a three vehicle collision that also involved a motorcycle.

Burglary. 300 block of Anita St. 5:24 p.m. A computer and other items were taken from an unlocked vehicle.

Pedestrian stop. S. Coast Hwy. 7:20 p.m. Lina Mishelle Kreymer, 42, a Laguna Beach homeless person, was arrested due to a probation hold.

Smoke investigation. 700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7:54 p.m. Smoke that filled a store was isolated to a smoking fan motor in an electrical room.

Thursday, June 4

Traffic collision. 20500 block of Laguna Canyon Road. 7:08 a.m. A car that swerved to avoid a turning vehicle sheared off a fire hydrant and plunged into a ditch. No one was injured.

Petty theft. 600 block of Hillcrest Dr. 9:35 a.m. A blue canvas bag found at Riddle Field is missing $260 in cash and a basketball.

Burglary. 32300 block of Coast Hwy. 10:30 a.m. Two doors have been pried though nothing appears missing.

Detective activity. 10400 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley. 12:08 p.m. Gabriel Nelson Aleman Jr., 51, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of using fraudulent means to steal $10,191.

Fraud report. 900 block of Canyon View Dr. 12:16 p.m. A resident was informed by her bank that two fraudulent checks amounting to $541 were drawn on her account.

Friday, June 5

Traffic stop. 2200 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 12:35 a.m. A 50-year-old Evanston, Ill., man was cited for DUI.

Fraud. 2100 Hillview Dr. 11:29 a.m. A resident learned someone else had filed a tax return using his social security number.

Traffic stop. 2200 block of S. Coast Hwy. 12:15 p.m. Carolyn Mary Dailey, 35, of Orange, was arrested for outstanding warrants for DUI, drug violations and possessing stolen property.

Vehicle burglary. 400 block of Forest Ave. 1 p.m. Mail discovered missing was recovered in Laguna Niguel.

Property. Moss St. 5:52 p.m. A handgun washed up on the beach; police could not find an owner.

Foot patrol. 300 block of cliff Dr. 6:18 p.m. Kendall Darone Hoyte, 42, of Los Angeles, who was digging in trash, was found to be wanted in Los Angeles for a probation violation.

Saturday, June 6

Traffic stop. Laguna Ave. 3:50 p.m. A 26-year-old from Tustin was cited for DUI.

Traffic collision. Legion St. 8:51 p.m. One passenger complained of head pain following a two car collision. Details of the crash were unavailable.

Trouble. 15-02052. 31300 block of Monterey St. 10:27 p.m. Casey Marks, 39, of Laguna Beach, was held for $50,000 bail due to his arrest for suspicion of several felonies, including domestic violence, child endangerment and weapons possession. The arrest was preceded by an alleged assault on a girlfriend, who police found bloodied at the bottom of a stairway. Marks was found nearby at his parents home and a Glock pistol hidden under a car in the garage.

Sunday, June 7

Drunk driving. State Hwy. 12:06 a.m. A 55-year-old Whittier woman was cited for DUI after police received a report about a woman puking out the window.

Traffic stop. 100 block of Brooks St. 2 a.m. Samuel Arthur Sorrels, 25, of San Clemente, was cited for DUI and held for $10,000 due to a prior offense.

Traffic stop. Graceland Dr. 7:35 a.m. Jeffrey Scott Oleson, 35, of Mission Viejo, was cited for an outstanding warrant.

Public intoxication. 100 block of N. Coast Hwy. 12:57 p.m. Veronica Lee Rankin, 56, of San Francisco, was arrested for suspicion of battery after she allegedly tried to kick and throw a bottle of vodka at an officer.

Vehicle burglary. 900 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 4:16 p.m. Two males apparently took items from a Uhaul truck.

Traffic stop. Thalia Street. 6:32 p.m. A 24-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man was cited for DUI.

Monday, June 8

Battery. Shreve Drive. 1:14 a.m. Two men in their 20s were arrested for trespassing and battery after security guards caught them loitering.

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Monday, June 8

Drug activity. 600 block of Park Ave. 2:50 p.m. Officers issued a citation to a student in possession of marijuana and notified his parents.

Vehicle burglary. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 3:38 p.m. A laptop and passport were taken from a car where a window was smashed.

Warrant arrest. 300 block of Broadway. 4:27 p.m. Kale Gibson, 39, of Costa Mesa, was arrested for suspicion of possessing narcotics for sale.

Traffic collision. 31100 block of Coast Hwy. 6:17 p.m. A vehicle exiting south from Aliso Beach went off the roadway and over the hillside.

Tuesday, June 9

Traffic stop. 100 Brooks St. 6:30 p.m. Anthony Saldana, of La Habra, was arrested for three outstanding warrants.

Wednesday, June 10

Traffic collision. Laguna Canyon Rd. 2:20 p.m. One driver was knocked out and taken for medical treatment after a rear-end collision involving two cars.

Fraud. 600 block of Thalia St. 3:35 p.m. A resident learned someone else had used his social security number to file a tax return.

Traffic collision. Myrtle St. 4:20 p.m. No one was injured in a collision involving four vehicles.

Petty theft. 2800 Terry Rd. 5 p.m. A laptop computer was taken four weeks ago.

Grand theft. Vista del Sol. 7:59 p.m. A $12,000 Rolex was discovered missing after guests departed.

Disturbance. 400 block of Canyon Acres Dr. 10:53 p.m. James Connor Wood, 31, of Laguna Beach, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $15,000 due to previous offenses.

Thursday, June 11

Traffic stop. Glenneyre St. 12:21 a.m. A 51-year-old Stanton woman was cited for DUI.

Traffic stop. Camel Point. 12:33 a.m. Hash was found in a car where juveniles were present.

Foot patrol. 15-02116. S. Coast Hwy. 1:45 p.m. Michael Harmon, 19, of Mansfield, Ohio, who was stopped for smoking on the boardwalk, was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of marijuana for sale. He allegedly had 31 grams.

Vehicle burglary. Fairview St. 4:44 p.m. Cards from a wallet swiped from an unlocked vehicle were used at a Target in Hawthorne.

Petty theft. 30800 block of Coast Hwy. 4:54 p.m. An ID was taken.

Medical. Bluebird Canyon Dr. 7:51 p.m. An unidentified 27-year-old man who was not wearing a helmet fell and injured his head while skateboarding.

Pedestrian stop. 200 block of Broadway. 10 p.m. Matthew Paul Benusa, 28, a Laguna Beach transient, was held without bail for a probation violation.

Friday, June 12

Traffic stop. Legion St. 12:34 a.m. A 41-year-old San Clemente woman was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Medical. Arch St. 7:28 a.m. man Charles Giacone Lucas, 24, of Huntington Beach, who was found slumped over the wheel of a car with the engine running, was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Due to a prior offense, bail was set at $10,000.

Fraud report. PD. 9 a.m. A resident who made a $1,175 deposit to a bank account to secure a rental was stood up by the person who promised the keys and discovered that the property was for sale.

Pedestrian stop. S. Coast hwy. 6 p.m. Jonah Castaneda, 21, of Lakewood, was arrested for warrants.

Saturday, June 13

Disturbance. 200 block of Cozumel. 12:13 a.m. Chiocca Xavier, 28, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony domestic violence.

Vehicle burglary. 31800 block of Ninth Ave. 7:51 a.m. A car window was discovered smashed.

Traffic stop. Wesley 2:41 p.m. Glenn Lee Mendez, 45, was arrested for four outstanding warrants with a total bail of $225,000. Driver Julie Elizabeth Hall, 27, was arrested for suspicion of felony transportation and possession of narcotics for sale and felony cruelty to children. Kids age 2 and 10 were in the car. Her bail was set at $100,000. Both are of San Clemente.

Burglary. 1000 block of Cliff Dr. 5:22 p.m. A television worth $2,000 was discovered missing.

Occupied vehicle. Woodland Drive. 10:37 p.m. A 35-year-old Brea man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Sunday, June 14

Traffic stop. City limits south. 1 a.m. A 50-year-old San Clemente woman was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.

Burglary. 300 block of Forest Ave. 10:58 a.m. More than $4,000 worth of electronics and cash, taken from a safe, were discovered missing.

Vehicle burglary. 2700 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 12:55 p.m. A guitar and skateboard valued at $1,700 was taken.

Thrown object. Coast Hwy and West St. 3 p.m. Two kids were cited for egging the trolley.

Pedestrian stop. 300 block of Ocean Ave. 7:22 p.m. Dominic Delgado, 48, of Newport Beach, who was discovered passed out with an open liquor bottle, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Traffic collision. Third Ave. 8 p.m. Rosalie Anne Cebreros, 24, of Laguna Beach, was uninjured but cited for suspicion of DUI after she rear-ended a car and subsequently plowed into other parked cars.

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A retired professional surfer and co-founder of the Gotcha surfwear brand was arrested for suspicion of drug dealing after Laguna Beach police seized $2,000 worth of cocaine in his home last week, police said Monday, June 22.

Police charged Michael Elliot Tomson, 60, of Laguna Beach, with felony possession of narcotics for sale after conducting a 7 a.m. probation check at his home in the 21000 block of Mar Vista Avenue. A scale, baggies used to package cocaine for sale and 52 grams of cocaine were seized, said Sgt. Tim Kleiser, who provided the street value estimate.

While the new charges carry a $25,000 bail, Tomson’s probation officer placed a hold on him due to the new arrest, Kleiser said. Nevertheless, Tomson posted bond and was released early June 19, jail records show.

In 2013, Tomson was charged with two felony DUI counts, and suspicion of cocaine possession, following an early-morning traffic accident in Laguna Beach. Court records show Tomson has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement beginning in 2010.

A native of Durban, South Africa, Tomson finished fifth in the debut world pro surfing championship of 1976, says the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Two years later, Tomson emigrated to the U.S., moving to Laguna Beach, where he co-founded Gotcha in 1978 with Joel Cooper, selling swimming trunks from a Laguna Beach garage. The pioneering Southern California surf wear company transformed a cottage industry with edgy design and would become a dominant player in the market.

“Gotcha was a risk taking idea factory, a creative foundry that took gambles and broke rules. It created a blueprint that action sports brands still follow and its designs, widely considered to be a creative benchmark, are still referenced throughout the industry today,” says Amazon.com’s summary of “Goin Big: Gotcha and the Evolution of Modern Surf Style,” author Kevin O’Sullivan’s 2008 book.

Known for its flashy board short designs and aggressive marketing, Gotcha’s sales topped $65 million by 1987.

But when the wave crumbled by the mid-’90s, Gotcha’s founders in 1997 sold the company, now a Perry Ellis division that licenses the Gotcha brand that is sold in retailers such as Sears and Kmart.

Tomson served as the second president of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, based in Dana Point, from 1990 to 1999.

Monday, June 15

Grand theft. Glenneyre St. 1:28 p.m. Kitchen knives vanished from an unlocked car.

Tuesday, June 16

Occupied vehicle. 1300 block of S. Coast Hwy. 6 a.m. Joel Cruz Herrera, 35, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for misdemeanor drug and paraphernalia possession after police questioned the driver of an illegally parked car.

Traffic stop. Irvine Cove. 7:34 a.m. Brian Lopez, 43, of Chino, was arrested for outstanding vehicle code violation warrants.

Wednesday, June 17

Stolen vehicle. 400 block of Shadow Lane. 7:17 a.m. A vehicle reported stolen at 7:17 a.m. was spotted on video leaving town around 12:28 a.m. Brea police recovered the vehicle Sunday, June 21, and arrested a driver.

Vandalism. 800 block of S. Coast hwy. 9:46 a.m. Several cars in a lot were keyed overnight.

Thursday, June 18

Vehicle burglary. 100 block of Canyon Acres Dr. 6:56 a.m. A $6,500 mountain bike was stolen from inside a vehicle.

Stolen vehicle. 100 block of Mountain Rd. 9 a.m. Wayne Chong, 47, of North Hollywood, denied knowledge of a stolen vehicle but was arrested by police for an outstanding assault warrant.

Fraud. 1100 block of Miramar St. 4 p.m. A resident reported learning of a fraudulent IRS tax return filing.

Traffic stop. Bluebird canyon dr. 9:28 p.m. Kristin Lee Mattson, 54, of Irvine, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 due to a prior offense.

Saturday, June 20

Traffic stop. Laguna Canyon Rd. 2 a.m. Salvatore Alessi Cataldo, 28, of Laguna Beach, was cited for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 due to a prior offense.

Pedestrian stop. Park Ave. 2 a.m. Brian Schaar, 29, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for a parole violation and held without bail.

Traffic stop. Tablerock 9:58 a.m. John Joseph Ramsey, 32, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of petty theft.

Rape. 200 block of San Tropez Ct. 10:47 a.m. Police declined to provide any details about a sexual assault that allegedly occurred earlier in the month.

Petty theft. 400 block of Oak St. 12:10 p.m. Not long after someone inquired about wanting to buy a resident’s potted plant, the coveted plant was uprooted and its owner found a $100 bill under a mat. Its owner valued the plant and pot at $1,000.

Petty theft. 30900 block of Coast Hwy 2:53 p.m. A $900 skim board and $300 Go-pro camera left in the bushes disappeared when the owner entered a store.

Sunday, June 21

DUI. Canyon Acres. 4 a.m. A 21-year-old Huntington Beach man was cited for DUI.

DUI. Coast Hwy. 4:29 p.m. An 18-year-old Laguna Beach resident was cited for DUI.

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Lightning struck a tree that caught fire in the Temple Terrace area during this past Tuesday’s unexpected afternoon thunderstorm.

Four fire engines spent several minutes dousing a palm tree in the 2000 block of San Remo Drive to prevent the blaze from spreading to homes along the densely developed block, fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse said. “The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread to any structures,” he said.

One resident nearby described the lightning strike as the loudest sound they’ve ever heard.

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