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All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
Monday, September 14
DISTURBANCE
Corte Buscando, 700 Block (6:06 p.m.)
A neighbor of a woman was spraying the caller’s home and dogs with a garden hose.
FOUND PROPERTY
Loma Lane, 100 Block (5:58 p.m.)
A man said he found a gun in his front law.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Camino El Molino/Camino De Los Mares
Officers conducted a patrol check behind a vacant building for a homeless person encampment. Three people who were known to frequent the building had taken down the fence and entered the building again.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Mira Las Olas, 0 Block (12:22 p.m.)
Police were called to check on an area where a mattress fire took place two weeks ago on city property.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
El Camino Real, 700 Block (8:42 a.m.)
A needle was found in a bloody sock.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Avenida Serra, 100 Block (2:55 a.m.)
A woman could be heard talking to herself and praying loudly over the course of an hour.
Sunday, September 13
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Calle Campana, 600 Block (10:40 p.m.)
Two known gang members were seen sitting in a black 2007 Chevy Avalanche. It appeared they were on a “lookout” for someone.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Via Mantaraya, 2000 block (9:28 p.m.)
A man told police he saw a woman putting a needle in her arm and was accompanied by eight other men.
SHOTS HEARD-NOSUSPECT INFORMATION
Via Ceramica/Calle Al Fuente (10:49 p.m.)
Ten shots were heard, possibly coming from the park. No other suspicious noises were heard.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Calle Puente, 1100 Block (6:16 p.m.)
Police conducted a patrol check for a green Toyota van occupied by a woman who was taking pictures of little kids.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Via Jacobea, 0 Block (5:42 p.m.)
A woman who was a resident of a “new” sober living home down the street was seen smoking a cigarette out front and left her ashtray on the fence post. The woman who called believed it was a fire hazard.
WELFARE CHECK
Avenida Santa Barbara, 200 Block (3:59 p.m.)
Large amounts of water were pouring off the balcony of an upstairs apartment.
LOST PROPERTY
Avenida San Diego, 100 Block (1:19 p.m.)
Someone reported they lost $1,700 cash, credit and debit cards, their baby’s passport and their wedding band and ring.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-NON INJURY
Avenida La Pata/Calle Del Cerro (1:50 a.m.)
Police conducted a patrol check for a black Nissan Versa that was flipped over on a dirt path at the end of Avenida La Pata.
Saturday, September 12
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Camino Vera Cruz/Colina Rodante (11:54 p.m.)
A patrol check was conducted by a pedestrian gate for a man wearing a black hoodie and baseball cap with white earbuds. The caller said when she was out driving the man was trying to get through the locked gate and hid when she passed.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Camino De Los Mares, 600 Block (11:48 p.m.)
Police searched the middle of a parking lot for two boys and two girls who were naked in a white four-door sedan.
DISTURBANCE
Loma Lane, 100 Block (11:22 p.m.)
A man was found screaming and trying to break down a door.
PATROL CHECK
Avenida De La Grulla, 200 Block (10:58 p.m.)
A woman requested police search the area for anything suspicious. Someone had knocked on her door loudly, but she said she could not see anyone.
DISTURBANCE
Calle Del Cerro, 1100 Block (10:57 p.m.)
At least five men were smoking and looking into cars.
DISTURBANCE-MUSIC OR PARTY
Calle Descanso, 300 Block (10:24 p.m.)
An ongoing problem of a man singing on the walking trail behind the location was reported once again.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida Pico/Via Pico Plaza (7:15 p.m.)
A shirtless man in his 20s wearing glasses and grey pants was holding a black shirt while in the parking lot “trying to fight everyone.” The man also damaged someone’s vehicle.
VANDALISM IN PROGRESS
Via Pico Plaza, 0 Block (7:12 p.m.)
Police arrested a man in his early 20s for using a large rock to break a vehicle’s windows. The man has since been released after posting bail.
PATROL CHECK
Ola Vista, 800 Block (4:10 p.m.)
Police searched the area for a man in his 20s wearing a plaid shirt. The caller said the man was possibly driving a Honda Accord and stopped his vehicle across the street of the residence. Upon leaving his vehicle, the man walked to the trunk, pulled out a hand gun and put it in his front pocket. The man then got back into his car and drove north of Ola Vista toward the pier.
DRUNK DRIVING
Linda Lane, 400 Block (12:36 p.m.)
A caller reported a white Ford F-150 was parked in the handicap spot and occupied by a man. The man drove recklessly then left his vehicle and began stumbling around. He then reentered his truck and fell asleep inside.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Calle Las Bolas, 1600 Block (7:51 a.m.)
A woman’s neighbor told her that a man was trying to break into vehicles in the carport. The man was in his 40s or 50s, wearing a floppy hat, red shirt and mismatched UGG boots.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Avenida Vaquero, 500 Block (2:43 p.m.)
A caller said someone was using a remote camera with flashlights to watch people walk around the gold course and clubhouse.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Corte Pasillo, 0 Block (12:14 a.m.)
Police conducted a patrol check after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming. The caller was not sure if she and a man were having loud sex or if she was being assaulted.
Friday, September 11
CITIZEN ASSIST
Calle Amistad, 100 Block (8:02 p.m.)
A woman’s son was “having trouble” with a little girl at school.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Corte De Nubes, 0 Block (4:37 p.m.)
A woman said a man in his 20s driving a lowered, black SUV told her he was “lost.” He then asked the woman to get in her car and follow him.