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.
Compiled by staff
Monday, February 13
FOLLOW-UP REPORT
Avenida Victoria, 200 Block (11:05 a.m.)
A woman reportedly had a man’s passport and wanted money in order to return it.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Avenida Granada, 200 Block (11:16 a.m.)
A woman said her neighbor was arrested for assault a couple weeks ago. She said she was not sure if a restraining order had been filed.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
El Camino Real, 500 Block (11:09 a.m.)
Police were called to a man who was hitting a building with a grocery bag and screaming, “I hate America.”
PATROL CHECK
Calle Saluda/Avenida Talega (7:45 a.m.)
A caller was upset about a group of men spraying “known carcinogens that cause cancer” and was concerned that children walking by would be affected. The caller also said, “By law, homeowners’ association residents should get a 48-hour notice, and there are not posted signs.”
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Calle Negocio, 1000 Block (2:19 a.m.)
A person in a vehicle had a broken meth pipe.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida Serra, 100 Block (12:36 a.m.)
A person was yelling and hunched over.
Sunday, February 12
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Via Toluca, 100 Block (5:54 p.m.)
The person was carrying a can.
DISTURBANCE-MECHANICAL
El Camino Real, 1600 Block (5:27 p.m.)
Loud jackhammering could be heard.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida Cabrillo, 100 Block (1:36 p.m.)
The caller was arguing with a man. The caller asked the man to leave, but he refused.
PETTY THEFT REPORT
Mar Escarpa, 4400 Block (1:17 p.m.)
The caller placed his wallet on the roof of his car and drove away. He reported it as a petty theft but later called to cancel.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Avenida Del Poniente, 200 Block (12:25 p.m.)
A light brown Chevy was occupied by two men who the caller said appeared to be casing apartments. The two men were playing loud music and then took off, speeding away.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
El Camino Real, 600 Block (9:15 a.m.)
Police were called to a man who appeared to be having a mental health problem. He was seen undressing himself in public.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Boca Del Canon, 300 Block (7:35 a.m.)
A woman said a man in his mid-20s was sleeping on her couch when she woke up.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
Avenida Del Mar, 100 Block (7:30 a.m.)
A man was in a restroom peeking in and out of it. The caller said it looked as if he was hiding from the police.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida Serra, 100 Block (5:47 a.m.)
A woman was heard screaming for help, and a caller told police a man was chasing her.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES
El Camino Real, 900 Block (5:38 a.m.)
A woman in a car said a man appeared to be having a mental episode or drug issue. The woman refused to give descriptions and told dispatchers to just send someone or she will “call the Sergeant’s wife.”
DISTURBANCE
Camino Mira Costa/Call Guaymas (2:15 a.m.)
People were seen throwing rocks at passing vehicles.
DISTURBANCE-AUTO INVOLVED
Calle Altea/Camino La Pedriza (1:58 a.m.)
Cars were reportedly playing loud music.
Saturday, February 11
DISTURBANCE
El Camino Real, 100 Block (8:39 p.m.)
A man was walking up and down the street harassing people.
DISTURBANCE
Calle Vallarta, 700 Block (6:05 p.m.)
The caller said the neighbors were throwing beer bottles over the fence.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Avenida Palizada, 100 Block (10:20 a.m.)
People were reportedly living out of a school bus.
Friday, February 10
DISTURBANCE
Ola Vista, 2400 Block (11:24 p.m.)
Police were called to three male juveniles who were throwing water balloons and being verbally aggressive.
VANDALISM REPORT
Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (10:33 p.m.)
Police received secondhand information that there were people throwing stones that shattered two windows on a train.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Avenida Salvador, 700 Block (10:06 p.m.)
Six people were seen in a blue van smoking drugs.
DISTURBANCE
Calle Amistad, 100 Block (9:46 p.m.)
A “loud person” on a cell phone said, “No one is supposed to do laundry after 9 p.m.!” No further details or contact with the informant was reported.
VANDALISM REPORT
Via Mimosa, 100 Block (7:02 p.m.)
Three juveniles were seen climbing the caller’s fence and tearing up a neighborhood watch sign on the lamppost.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Avenida Pico, 500 Block (4:25 p.m.)
Two motorhomes were occupied by people the caller said were dealing drugs. The caller took it upon himself to tell the subjects they needed to leave. The alleged drug dealers were “not too happy” about that, and the caller said they followed him until he left.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT-UNKNOWN INJURIES
Via Montego/Via Alegre (11:35 a.m.)
A woman driving a gray Honda was possibly drunk and got into a traffic collision.
DISTURBANCE
Esplanade, 100 Block (2:37 a.m.)
The neighbor of the caller was in front of the residence trying to get in through the front door. The caller said the neighbor was possibly drunk and trying to get into the wrong house.
Thursday, February 9
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRUCMSTANCES
Camino De Los Molinos, 100 Block (10:43 p.m.)
A woman said a man in his 60s was loitering in her garage, and he told her he was hiding from someone.
DISTURBANCE-FAMILY DISPUTE
Via Plumosa, 100 Block (7:33 p.m.)
The caller reported some kind of domestic incident. The caller said a woman screaming could be heard, shouting profanities and telling a man to leave.
WELFARE CHECK
El Camino Real, 2200 Block (2:23 p.m.)
The caller said a “very drunk” woman walked into the room and fell.
ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLE
Calle Oso/Avenida Del Poniente (8:05 a.m.)
Police were called regarding the parents of a child parked in a posted “No Parking” spot, which the caller said was causing an unsafe condition for children.
Wednesday, February 8
DISTURBANCE
El Camino Real/Mendocino (11:29 a.m.)
Someone was yelling at a woman in a Ford Focus. The caller wasn’t sure if the issue was traffic-related.
Tuesday, February 7
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE
Calle La Veta, 3300 Block (7:40 p.m.)
Someone was seen driving up and down the street, turning the car’s lights on and off.
DISTURBANCE
Avenida Victoria, 100 Block (6:37 p.m.)
Several people were beating up another person.
WELFARE CHECK
Avenida Victoria, 600 Block (5:39 p.m.)
Police were called to the railroad tracks for people walking on them.
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