Investigators arrested Waref Riad Assaf, 37, of Long Beach, for suspicion of felony battery on Wednesday, Nov. 26, stemming from an unprovoked attack outside Brussels Bistro restaurant the week before.
Witnesses at the bar identified the suspected assailant, Capt. Jason Kravetz said. Witnesses said the unidentified victim hit his head on the ground after being punched, which knocked him out, though police have not determined whether the punch or the fall caused the injuries. The 36-year-old victim, of New Jersey, initially was in a coma and remains hospitalized with serious head injuries, Kravetz said. Bail was set at $25,000.
Monday, Nov. 24
Petty theft. 1300 block of Coronada Dr. 12:25 p.m. A 21-year-old Laguna Beach resident, who stopped to enjoy the view with his girlfriend, left his backpack with a computer, which was gone when he returned the following day.
Fraud report. 31600 block of Scenic driver. 2:17 p.m. Someone applied for accounts online using a resident’s information.
Stolen vehicle. 200 block of Ocean Ave. 9:27 p.m. A stolen 2003 Toyota Highlander turned up in a parking lot.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Burglary. 1700 Laguna Canyon Rd. 11:19 a.m. A suspected shoplifter put a $75 box of hinges in his pants. Investigators will follow up.
Sexual battery. 1400 block of Glenneyre St. 12:16 p.m. A woman reported being groped by a man who grabbed her buttocks as she walked by. The man left the area.
Burglary. 14-04083. 2300 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 1:13 p.m. Someone entered a home through a side door and took a ring valued at $3,100.
Petty theft. 1500 block of N. Coast Hwy. 1:39 p.m. A $500 gift certificate was inadvertently mailed to a South Laguna address and used by the resident.
Fraud report. 400 block of Jasmine St. 2:28 p.m. A resident wired $1,300 out of the country to assist a jailed grandson only to learn she fell victim to a scam.
Drunk driving. Bluebird Canyon Drive. 5:24 p.m. Josephine Giroux, 78, of Laguna Beach, failed to negotiate a bend in the road and hit a vehicle stopped at a stop sign. Neither motorist was injured. She was held for $15,000 bail, due to two previous DUI convictions in 2011 and 2012.
Burglary. 700 block of S. Coast Hwy. 10:15 p.m. After an absence, a resident discovered someone had entered the home and left a set of keys behind.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Traffic collision. State Hwy. 3:56 p.m. A pickup truck was struck by a motorist, who ran a red light. Both drivers were transported for treatment due to complaints of pain.
Traffic collision. Coast Hwy. 4:47 p.m. Two motorcycles failed to stop for a stopped vehicle. One rider was transported for complaints of pain.
Eco violation. Treasure Island Beach. A man fishing from a Boston whaler in a protected area left the area and proceeded to Woods Cove. Fish and game wardens were called.
Thursday, Nov. 27
Drunk driving. El Toro Rd. 2:54 p.m. A 29-year-old Aliso Viejo man was cited for DUI after he was spotted weaving and hitting a curb. Bail was set at $2500.
Friday, Nov. 28
Traffic stop. 300 block of Thalia St 1:11 a.m. A 28-year-old Lakewood man was cited for DUI and a 32-year-old companion arrested for a drug warrant.
Traffic stop. 31700 block of Coast Hwy. 7:32 a.m. Christian Manning Costello, 24, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was arrested for suspicion of DUI after being pulled over for speeding. Bail was $10,000.
Disturbance. 10th Ave. 12:01 p.m. Derek Philip Farrocco, 47, of Kensington, Calif., was arrested for battery on a police officer and felony vandalism following reports by several people that Farrocco was bashing parked cars. Officers found some damaged vehicles and during the arrest a battery on a police officer occurred.
Drunk driving. 21000 block of Laguna Canyon Rd. 6:37 p.m. A 72-year-old Laguna Woods woman was arrested for DUI after she rear-ended another car. Neither motorist was injured. Bail was set at $2500.
Domestic violence. 1500 block S. Coast Hwy. 1:11 p.m. A guest suffering from domestic violence injuries was transported to Mission Hospital for treatment. The male suspect fled the area before police arrived and possibly left the area by private plane. Detectives will follow up.
Burglary. 30700 block of Driftwood Drive. 7:37 p.m. Someone entered a home and stole a notebook computer.
Traffic stop. 100 block of Cress St. 11:57 p.m. A 58-year-old Lake Forest man was cited for DUI.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Traffic stop. Beach St. 12:42 a.m. A 20-year-old from Foothill Ranch was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.
Traffic stop. Park Ave. 2 a.m. A 21-year-old Mission Viejo man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.
Traffic stop. Canyon Hills Drive. 2:28 p.m. Officers stopped Timothy William Scaboo, 33, of Laguna Beach, for speeding but arrested him for suspicion of DUI and his passenger for public intoxication.
Monday, Nov. 30
Rap artist, actor and television host Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, was arrested in the 100 block of North Coast Highway at 12:27 a.m. after his own wedding for suspicion of driving while under the influence.The 40-year-old Porter Ranch resident, known as the host of the MTV show “Pimp My Ride,” was driving a silver Range Rover at high speed northbound on South Coast Highway when pulled over Laguna Beach Police Capt. Jason Kravetz said. He is charged with DUI and bail was set at $2500.Officers smelled alcohol on the driver and arrested Joiner, who was released later in the morning after sobering period, Kravetz said. Xzibit tied the knot Saturday with his bride, Krista Joiner, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach and after getting pelted with rice departed early Sunday, TMZ reported.
Pedestrian stop. 3200 block of Alta Laguna Blvd. A 26-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was held for a vehicle code warrant.
Traffic stop. 14-04141. Beach St. 1:31 a.m. Dale Pierre Rideau, 57, of Murrieta, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 due to a previous offense.
Traffic stop. Montage resort. 2:25 a.m. A 28-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.
Traffic stop. 200 block of Forest Ave. 3:13 a.m. A 25-year-old Riverside woman was cited for DUI and held for $2500 bail.
Burglary. 600 block of Sleepy Hollow Lane. 7:41 p.m. Someone stole $300 worth of alcohol from a bar apparently while employees were inside prepping for breakfast.
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