Sheriff’s Blotter: Lawn Statue Mysteriously Appears in Backyard

By Catherine Manso

Sunday, March 16

DISTURBANCE

Del Gado Road, 27500 Block (1:51 a.m.) A woman was reportedly screaming for help from a nearby apartment. The caller did not recognize the woman but noticed men inside the residence.

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY

Camino El Molino/Calle Monterey (12:05 a.m.) Authorities tracked a gray Toyota Tundra driving more than 100 mph.

Thursday, March 13

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE

Del Prado Avenue, 24500 Block (10:46 p.m.) Officials were alerted to customers using drugs in the bathroom.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE

Calle Maria, 26700 Block (8:06 p.m.) According to the caller, a man parked his car for several hours and was spotted sleeping in his car days earlier. When the man was confronted, he told the caller he was “waiting for his girlfriend.”

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE

Pacific Coast Highway/Del Obispo Street (6:10 p.m.) A caller was concerned about an elderly man who was sleeping in a wheelchair on the sidewalk in front of Denny’s.

DISTURBANCE

Pacific Coast Highway/Dana Point Harbor Drive (3:51 p.m.) Authorities received notice of a “homeless encampment” behind Jack in the Box. A small tent and wood shack could be seen.

WELFARE CHECK

Pacific Coast Highway, 34100 Block (2:27 p.m.) A caller reported a suspicious sign reading, “Temporally Closed,” outside of a business because he thought the location “never closed.”

ABANDONED VEHICLE

Avenida Las Palmas/Calle Rosita (12:26 p.m.) A dark brown Ford with a “For Sale” sign was reportedly parked in the same spot for days.

BURGLARY ALARM-AUDIBLE

Centre Court, 0 Block (8:44 a.m.) A loud beeping noise was heard throughout the night.

DISTURBANCE- MUSIC OR PARTY

Cheltam Way, 33300 Block (4:28 a.m.) A caller reported “loud music and bass” coming from the area.

DISTURBANCE

Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (1:31 a.m.) A caller informed authorities of her neighbor knocking on the front door and “upsetting” her.

Wednesday, March 12

 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE

Puerto Plaza/Dana Point Harbor Drive (9:39 p.m.) A man was found sleeping in the women’s restroom. He refused to come out.

CITIZEN ASSIST

Cordova Drive, 24700 Block (8:54 p.m.) Someone placed a lawn statue in the caller’s backyard.

DISTURBANCE

Victoria Boulevard, 26000 Block (8:58 p.m.) A 5-foot-5, 30-year-old woman was seen stumbling and harassing teenagers. She was described as having short, brown hair and wearing a black sweatshirt.

ASSAULT

Pacific Coast Highway/Crown Valley Parkway (6:22 p.m.) A caller reported being punched in the face by the driver of a tan Escalade. The man was wearing a red shirt, black pants and had a mustache.

TRAFFIC HAZARD

Stonehill Drive/ Niguel Road (5:46 p.m.) Broken glass and metal in the left lane of Stonehill Drive was reportedly causing problems for drivers.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE

Street of the Golden Lantern, 33300 Block (9:08 a.m.) A caller reported that a man in his 20s, wearing a red hoodie and black shorts, was riding a bike around the school. When asked what he was doing, the rider responded, “planning on egging cars.”