Police Log - Kids Go Crazy Friday Night, A Man Statue, One Man's Sunday Solo Party

Friday, April 27, 2012

7:48am – Someone noticed a car on Veterans Drive with a stereo, amplifier and remote control inside and decided those would be good items to have for themselves. Finding the vehicle locked, they forced the passenger window open and helped themselves. Let’s hope there is a special afterlife punishment for those who take other people’s mobile music systems.

1:39pm – A resident of Alhambra Lane and Castro Street called police to complain that a group of teens were standing in the middle of the street and possibly smoking marijuana, and the resident was forced to drive around them. What is it with groups of teens, stoned or not? They seem to stand around in groups, oblivious to where they are. “Whoa. Here comes a car.” “I know.” “That’s cool.” “I’m all, like, standing here.” “What car?”

2:42pm – Another complaint about teens came in to police, this time regarding a group of 18 to 20 juveniles hanging out at Susana Street Park. The person reporting told police that they were up to no good, because every time a car went by, they turned their backs. Let’s all be grateful they didn’t drop trou and moon the passing motorists. Police were sent to investigate, but the kids were gone by the time they arrived.

3:42pm – Amtrak called police to advise that a passenger who smelled like marijuana was going to be rolling into the Martinez train station, and the conductor wanted an officer to check him out. The conductor wasn’t sure if the passenger had been smoking on the train or before he boarded. Was the conductor worried that the passenger would eat all the snacks at the snack bar?

3:52pm – It must be nearing summer – even more kid trouble as someone called to advise police that two teens were hitting the steam engine on display at the entrance to Waterfront Park with baseball bats. Police said it checked out ok.

6:45pm – A group of four men were reported at the Valero Gas Station on Alhambra Avenue pursuing their dream of breaking into the movie business by approaching customers and trying to sell DVDs. Officers responded to the call, but the would-be movie moguls were gone by the time they arrived.

8:09pm – Lindsey Drive is a quiet street, but this particular night a group of kids decided it would be a good idea to race up and down the street, according to one resident who phoned police. The kids were gone by the time police arrived.

9:40pm – Someone received a text photo of a party on Appalachian Drive where there were large amounts of marijuana. There were also large amounts of other drugs, as well as alcohol, according to another source. There were also many high school and junior high kids at the party, and no adults, according to sources. Police were notified.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

12:08am – A man was reported standing near the scales at Rhodia on Mococo Road asking incoming drivers for rides. But the man was reportedly “standing like a statue” and seemed “out of it.” Police responded and assisted the man statue.

1:01am – A prowler was reported on Holly View Drive, when a resident there reported to police that voices were heard in the side yard. Police responded and found everything all right.

11:37am – A resident near Hidden Valley Park complained about the noise and music coming from an outdoor exercise class in the parking lot behind the baseball diamond. Be grateful Richard Simmons wasn’t involved.

7:45pm – A dog owner letting his dog run off leash at Golden Hills Park on Sterling Drive was warned by police not to let it happen again, after a resident complained that she was concerned for the safety of her children, though it wasn’t acting in a threatening manner.

9:18pm – A man in a white sweatshirt with a cast on his arm was reported bothering customers in the Burger King on Alhambra Avenue, and refusing to leave. When the manager threatened to call police, the man thought that would be a good idea. Police arrived and explained to the man why that wasn’t a good idea.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

8:04am – Police were notified on this early Sunday morning that a man in a Teal Honda Acccord was parked on Parkway Drive and Howe Road, um, doing himself a big favor, so to speak. Thankfully for the officers responding, he was gone on arrival.

Monday, April 30, 2012

12:08am – Police received an anonymous report about three people in a small black vehicle on Alhambra Avenue who were reportedly “tweaking,” which usually means using methamphetamine. But perhaps they were simply improving the upholstery.

8:35am – A man notified police that his ex-girlfriend had followed him around the marina while he was out walking. He advised police that there was a court order, so it’s obvious that this relationship was not going any place good.

9:46am – A resident of Alhambra Way and Alhambra Avenue told police that a woman with dark medium length hair and a short skirt and heels twice came to the house saying she was with AT&T. The reporting party was concerned due to recent break-ins in the area. And the phone company is not notorious for such personal customer service. Try to get an employee on the phone.

7:35pm – Police arrested a man on suspicion of drunk driving after he rear ended a driver at the corner of Reliez Valley Road and Blue Ridge Drive, then attempted to drive away.