BLOTTER: More Vehicle Thefts; Man Reports Someone ‘Coming Out of the Attic’

Aug. 3

12:01 a.m. Miramontes Pt. Rd. at Pear Orchard, Moonridge. Obstructing peace. Probation violation. Deputies dispatched to report of fight involving suspected gang members. A 15 year-old juvenile, on probation with gang orders, was reported to have been involved. Deputies made contact with the juvenile at a nearby residence, and found him wearing red clothing. The juvenile became combative with Deputies, and was arrested for probation violation and obstructing a peace officer, and transported to the Youth Services Center.

8:37 p.m. Surfers Beach. DUI. Deputy on patrol observed vehicle on side of highway, with the driver either sleeping or “passed out.” The engine was still running and lights were on. The driver was contacted and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

The 45-year-old man from Belmont failed field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

Aug. 4

12:01 a.m. 8900 block of La Honda Rd., La Honda. DUI. Deputy dispatched to report of non-injury roll over collision, in which an 18-year-old male driver appeared to have been drinking. He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

12:15 a.m. 200 block of Main St. Possession controlled substance. Deputy observed vehicle parked in front of a closed business at a late hour, and made contact with a male and female. The 50-year-old transient male had the hood of his vehicle up and appeared to have jump-started the female’s vehicle. The Deputy observed a bundled fabric under the hood of the vehicle and located a glove with pills identified as methadone hidden within. The man was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

2:43 a.m. 300 block of Main St. Public intoxication. Deputies dispatched to report of intoxicated subject at a bar, who didn’t remember her address or have the means to get home. The woman was determined to be too intoxicated to care for herself and was arrested and transported to SM County Jail, where she was to be released when sober.

10:01 a.m. 0-100 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. Incident report. Deputies dispatched to report of fight in progress between a male and female. The couple was contacted and both advised their argument was verbal only. A report was taken to document the incident.

9:45 a.m. Vandalism. 200 block of Poplar St. Deputy took report of vandalism to vehicle, when unknown suspect(s) threw a rock at the rear window, causing an estimated $2,000 in damage to the window and convertible top of the vehicle.

12:31 p.m. 500 block of Kelly Ave. Public intoxication. Deputy dispatched to report of reckless driver. The intoxicated male was located within a nearby convenience store. The reporting party identified the subject but refused to sign a citizen’s arrest form. The subject was arrested for public intoxication and transported to SM County Jail.

2:58 p.m. 0-100 block of N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. Theft. Deputy took report of the theft of a license plate from a vehicle.

3:08 p.m. 400 block of Filbert, Half Moon Bay. Burglary. Deputy took report of theft from vehicle, when unknown suspect(s) took tools from the utility box of a truck. The victim was unsure where or when the theft occurred.

10:56 p.m. 2000 block of Rossi Rd., Pescadero. Incident report. Deputy took report of altercation between a business manager and an employee.

The report was taken for information purposes, as no crime occurred.

Aug. 5

2:09 a.m. 400 block of Capistrano Rd., Princeton. DUI. Deputy on patrol observed driver come to a stop outside a bar and exiting the vehicle, was unstable on his feet, staggering and sidestepping. The 26-year-old subject appeared to be intoxicated and CHP arrived on scene to complete the DUI investigation and subsequent arrest.

4:16 p.m. McNee Ranch State Park, Montara. Burglary. Deputy took report of theft from vehicle, when unknown suspect(s) smashed a window and took a purse containing $300 cash and numerous other items.

Aug. 6

1:31 a.m. 300 block of Capistrano Rd., Princeton. Theft. Deputy took report of the theft of a cell phone valued at $400. The victim stated he left his phone on a restaurant bar, and when he returned from the restroom it was missing.

2:53 a.m. 3000 block of N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. Under influence controlled substance. Deputies responded to 911 call from a subject staying at a hotel. The man reported someone was “coming out of the attic,” and “people were knocking on his door.” The 41-year-old man of Gilroy man was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance, and was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

9:30 p.m. 4200 block of N. Cabrillo. Burglary. Deputy dispatched to report of theft from three vehicles parked at Sam’s Chowder House, when unknown suspect(s) broke a window and removed a binder and two laptops. Other items of value were left in the vehicles.

Aug. 7

11:19 a.m. 1400 block of S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. Attempted burglary. Deputy took report of attempted burglary, when unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into a closed business. A screen was removed from a window however the suspect was unable to make entry.

3:25 p.m. Alsace Lorraine @ Kelly Ave.  Driving with suspended license. A 21-year-old man from Oakland cited for driving with suspended license.

10:35 p.m. N. Cabrillo Hwy @ Main St. DUI. Deputy on patrol observed vehicle drifting and crossing over fog lines, then slow and speed up several times, and performed traffic stop on the driver. The driver appeared to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. She was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

Aug. 8

12:35 a.m. Johnson’s Pier, Princeton. DUI. Deputy on patrol observed vehicle with headlamps off, and performed traffic stop. The driver, a 40-year-old woman of Half Moon Bay, appeared to be intoxicated and CHP arrived on scene to complete the DUI investigation and subsequent arrest.

6:27 a.m. S. Cabrillo Hwy @ Filbert, Half Moon Bay. Traffic collision. Deputy responded to a single vehicle collision into a power pole, when the driver apparently fell asleep. The driver was not injured however there was major damage to his vehicle and the PG&E pole.

10:53 p.m. 0-100 block of N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay. Public intoxication. Deputies dispatched to report of subject sleeping on the ground in front of a store entrance. The subject was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself, and was arrested and transported to San Mateo Medical Center for medical treatment, then to SM County Jail.

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