Crime & Safety

Purse Snatching Reported on 13th Street

Check the sheriff's blotter every week to read about crimes reported to and arrests made by the sheriff's department in Imperial Beach.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Imperial Beach substation reported the following arrests and crimes from Aug. 13-19. If you see a crime, please report it to the Sheriff's Department.

Aug. 19

7:12 p.m., vehicle theft reported at the Georgia Street and Donax Avenue intersection. Vehicle reported stolen worth an estimated $5,000

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Aug. 18

1:30 a.m., 44-year-old woman arrested for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger in the 1400 block of Grove Avenue

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3:50 p.m., 34-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 800 block of Palm Avenue

Aug. 17

2:15 a.m., 20-year-old woman arrested for being drunk in public on Elm Avenue

4:05 a.m., 31-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public on Palm Avenue

9:46 a.m., purse snatching reported in the 1100 block of 13th Street. Cosmetics, purse, camera and other items reported stolen worth an estimated $430

3:04 p.m., 34-year-old man arrested with misdemeanor warrant on Evergreen Avenue

10:45 p.m., 22-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 1100 block of 13th Street

Aug. 16

10:40 a.m., 48-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 1100 block of Palm Avenue

12:25 p.m., petty theft reported in the 1000 block of 12th Street. Cell phone reported stolen worth an estimated $649

4:28 p.m., identity theft case reported in the 700 block of Carolina Street

11:15 p.m., drive-by shooting reported near the 13th Street and Grove Avenue intersection

Aug. 15

12:05 a.m., 20-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 1100 block of Imperial Beach Boulevard

8:06 a.m., 37-year-old woman arrested for driving while license is suspended or revoked near the Imperial Beach Boulevard and Georgia Street intersection

3:22 p.m., grand theft from building reported in the 800 block of 13th Street. Cash, jewelry, computer, cell phone, camera and other items reported stolen worth an estimated $10,700

7:13 p.m., 58-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 900 block of Imperial Beach Boulevard

Aug. 14

12:16 a.m., 39-year-old man arrested for robbery in the 700 block of 13th Street. Liquor reported stolen worth $1

1:50 p.m., 72-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 900 block of Seacoast Drive

2:17 p.m., vehicle theft reported in the 1000 block of Imperial Beach Boulevard. Vehicle reported stolen worth an estimated $3,000

6:21 p.m., 55-year-old man arrested for being drunk in public in the 900 block of Seacoast Drive

7:07 p.m., burglary from vehicle reported in the 300 block of Imperial Beach Boulevard. Auto registration, electronics and other items reported stolen worth an estimated $2,580

8:45 p.m., 29-year-old man arrested in the 1000 block of 3rd Street with felony warrant

10:38 p.m., simple battery reported on Hemlock Avenue

Aug. 13

1:56 p.m., stolen vehicle recovered in the 500 block of 11th Street. Recovered vehicle worth an estimated $3,500

12:30 p.m., petty theft reported in the 600 block of Ocean Lane. Wallet, cell phone, keys and other items reported stolen worth an estimated $330

4:25 p.m., 42-year-old woman arrested with misdemeanor warrant issued by San Diego County Sheriff's Department

6:47 p.m., petty theft from vehicle reported in the 1400 block of California Street. Tools, portable music player and other items reported stolen worth an estimated $1,110

The following arrests or incidents were not detailed in previous blotters but were reported in the most recent blotter.

Aug. 11

10:16 p.m., 19-year-old woman arrested for being drunk in public near the Grove Avenue and East Lane intersection

3 p.m., 56-year-old man arrested for the use and being under the influence of controlled substances near the Palm Avenue and 12th Street intersection. 38-year-old man and 39-year-old woman arrested for the use and being under the influence of controlled substances. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia found on persons

Aug. 10

12:40 a.m., 22-year-old woman arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol on 10th Street

Aug. 2

4:55 p.m., shoplifting reported at Wally's Marketplace in the 800 block of Palm Avenue. Food and cigarettes reported stolen and recovered worth an estimated $37

July 31

12:25 p.m., theft by use of credit cards reported in the 900 block of Iris Avenue

July 27

3:15 a.m., 35-year-old man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and operating a motor vehicle with 0.01 percent or more blood alcohol level while on probation for DUI

July 21

1:35 a.m., 37-year-old man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and hit and run with property damage in the 1300 block of Hemlock Avenue

May 4

12:43 a.m., 39-year-old woman arrested for possession of controlled substances near the Cherry Avenue and 11th Street intersection

March 15

8:56 a.m., forgery/false checks reported in the 100 block of Daisy Avenue

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