Sheriff’s blotter: Dec 27

This week, there was a DUI arrest in La Honda, a Skyline resident discovered that over $4,000 in checks were written against his account, and a boat at Princeton was broken into.

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DUI Arrest:  23152(a) CVC
12-27-05 0236 Hours
La Honda, #05-7197
Deputies received a “be on the look out” broadcast for a reckless Dodge pickup in the area of Scenic Dr. and Recreation in La Honda.  When the deputies arrived they found the Dodge truck driving in an area that was closed earlier in the year due to a mudslide.  The driver, twenty two year old William Dempsey of San Mateo County was found to be driving under the influence.  Late night four wheeling and alcohol will always land you in the SMCO Jail. 

Forgery:  476 PC
12-27-05 1122 Hours
Unincorporated San Mateo County, #05-7204
Deputies were contacted by the victim in the 13000 block of Skyline regarding checks being falsely written against his account all over the Bay area.  The victim lost over $4,000.00 before becoming aware of the theft. 

Burglary:  460(b) PC
12-27-05 1302 Hours
Princeton, #05-7211
The victim reported that someone broke into his boat, which was in dry dock in the 100 block of Princeton, and stole tools and stereo equipment.  The suspect also ransacked the inside of the boat and caused damage to the door of the boat.