Sheriff's Blotter: Drugs Packed for Sale in Moss Beach; Smith Field Concession Damaged in Botched Burglary

Friday, Jan. 4

12:05 a.m. - Drug Possession - Harvard Avenue and Broadway, Princeton - Deputy on patrol observed vehicle with expired registration and performed traffic stop. The driver was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and was cited and released.

1:40 a.m. - DUI/Suspended License - Avenue Portola and Avenue Alhambra, El Granada - Deputy on patrol observed vehicle with expired registration and attempted to perform traffic stop. The driver at first failed to yield to lights and siren, before finally pulling over. The driver was not able to produce his license, and admitted to the Deputy that it had been suspended. He appeared to have been drinking, and failed field sobriety tests. He was arrested and transported to First Chance.

9:07 p.m. - Misdemeanor Warrant - 100 block of Recreation Drive, La Honda - Deputies made contact with subject wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of San Mateo County. He was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

9:19 a.m. - Drug Possession for Sale/Felony Warrant/Possession of Fake Government ID - 100 block of Codo Lane, Moss Beach - Deputies attempted to make contact with a subject at a residence, wanted on a felony warrant. The subject was on probation with search and seizure conditions, and was found in possession of cocaine, wrapped individually for the purpose of sales. His father was found to be in possession of counterfeit government identification documents. Both were arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

Saturday, Jan. 5

9:30 a.m. - Attempted Burglary - Smith Field - Deputy dispatched to the report of an attempted burglary of a concession stand. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to break in, causing minor damage to the door and door frame.

12:58 p.m. - Obstructing a Peace Officer/Public Intoxication - North Cabrillo Highway  and Terrace Avenue, Half Moon Bay - Deputies advised of a possible drunk driver going south on SR1, and performed traffic stop on the vehicle. A male passenger immediately became belligerent, and began yelling repeatedly as the Deputy attempted to talk to the driver. The belligerent passenger, then abruptly reached into the glove box. Fearing he was reaching for a weapon, he was immediately detained by Deputies. No weapon was found in the glovebox, however the subject was arrested on charges of obstructing an officer and public intoxication. The driver of the vehicle was determined not to be under the influence of alcohol, and was released at the scene.

11:16 p.m. - DUI - Highway 1 and Roosevelt Boulevard, Half Moon Bay - Deputy on patrol observed vehicle cross over double yellow lines and back over the fog line, then almost spin out, while traveling at a high rate of speed. The Deputy performed traffic stop and found the driver to be uncooperative and hostile. She failed field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

Sunday, Jan. 6

1:55 a.m. - DUI - Avenue Alhambra and Carmel Avenue, El Granada - Deputy on patrol observed vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, cross over double yellow lines and back into the its lane, come to an abrupt stop, and then continue to drive eastbound on Carmel. The Deputy performed a traffic stop and found the driver appeared to be intoxicated. CHP arrived on scene to complete the DUI investigation and subsequent arrest.

Monday, Jan. 7

2:35 a.m. - DUI - 1500 block of Mizzen Lane, Half Moon Bay - Deputy dispatched to report of subject that had been drinking and left his residence in his vehicle. Deputies located the suspect driving back to his residence, and made contact with the man. The subject appeared to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. He was arrested and transported to First Chance.

4:26 a.m. - Possession/Use of a Controlled Substance - Highway 92 and Main Street - Deputies dispatched to report of disturbance, when a male subject was heard yelling and screaming while standing on the sidewalk. The subject was contacted and found in possession of a baggie of suspected methamphetamine. The suspect appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and admitted to using the drug. He was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

11:00 a.m. - Burglary - 100 block of Derecho Lane, Moss Beach - Deputy took report of residential burglary, when unknown suspect(s) broke a window and took a TV, a Wii, a PS3 and gold chains from the residence.

1:15 p.m. - Vandalism - 500 block of Avenue Alhambra, El Granada - Deputy took report of vandalism to two motorcycles, when unknown suspect(s) broke the rearview mirrors of each bike. The damage was estimated at $60.

2:30 p.m. - Petty Theft - 1100 block of Main Street, Half Moon Bay - Deputy took report of the theft of a wallet from an unlocked vehicle.

7:55 p.m. - Driving with Suspended License - Prospect Road and Capistrano Road, Princeton - Driver cited for driving with suspended license.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

10:15 a.m. - Probation Violation/Drug Possession - 000 block of North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay - Deputy on patrol observed juvenile known to be on probation. The juvenile was found in possession of marijuana and an apple core pipe. His probation officer was advised, and the juvenile was arrested on charges of probation violation and transported to the Youth Services Center.

12:15 p.m. - Misdemeanor Warrant - Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay - Deputy made contact with subject parked at Poplar Beach, found to be wanted on three warrants out of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. He was arrested and transported to SM County Jail.

3:16 p.m. - Petty Theft - 500 block of Kelly Street, Half Moon Bay - Deputy took report of the theft of a wallet that had fallen out of the victim’s rear pants pocket at a gas station without his knowledge. When he returned for the missing wallet it was gone. An unknown Hispanic male subject was seen picking up the wallet and leaving in a vehicle.

7:20 p.m. - Petty Theft/Probation Violation - 600 block of Correas Street, Half Moon Bay - Deputy dispatched to report of stolen child’s bicycle, taken outside the HMB Library. A witness advised the Deputy that a group of juvenile boys had been playing football nearby. By chance the responding Deputy had seen the group of juveniles and knew one of them to be on probation with search and seizure. He made contact with the juvenile at his home, and located the stolen bicycle to the rear of his residence. The juvenile admitted to the theft and was arrested and transported to the Youth Services Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

7:30 a.m. - Stolen Vehicle - 400 block of Filbert Steet, Half Moon Bay - Deputy dispatched to report of possible stolen vehicle, when the victim reported loaning the vehicle to a roommate, who stated he returned the vehicle late the previous evening. The vehicle was found missing the following morning.

8:15 a.m. - Driving With Suspended License - Highway 1 at Capistrano Road, Princeton - Driver cited for driving with a suspended license.

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