Sheriff’s Log: April 14 to 18

It was a bigger than average week for plant-oriented criminality. Six pine trees were topped in Moss Beach and there was a grand theft of plants from a nursery in Pescadero. Three big tractor batteries were stolen in Pescadero and there was a warrant arrest. Plus two DUI’s and two public drunks.

Vandalism 05-2137 04-14-05 @ 1339hrs Carlos Street, Moss Beach

Deputies were dispatched to Carlos Street on the report of vandalism to several trees located on the victim’s property. The property owner’s son told Deputies that sometime the previous night between 1900hrs and 1330hrs unknown subjects entered his fathers property and “topped” and/or cut at least six Monterey Pine Trees. The reporting party also told Deputies that they will be installing security lighting and surveillance cameras in the area to prevent further incidents.

Theft 05-2151 04-15-05 @ 1149hrs Pescadero

A local business contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report the theft of batteries. Unknown subjects stole several large batteries from a construction site in Pescadero. The batteries are approximately two to three times larger than a standard car battery and weigh 80-90 lbs. The batteries are specifically made for use on Caterpillar tractors. This case has been referred to the Detective Bureau for follow up investigation.

Drunk in Public 05-2158 04-15-05 @ 2026hrs Coronado Avenue, El Granada

Deputies were dispatched to the above address regarding a disturbance. The reporting party told Deputies that his ex-girlfriend was inside his vehicle that was parked in his driveway and honking the horn. Deputies contacted the ex-girlfriend, age 43, of Half Moon Bay and found her to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. She was arrested and booked into the county jail to be released when sober.

Warrant Arrest 05-2159 04-15-05 @ 2250hrs Pigeon Point Road

Sheriff’s Deputies were on routine patrol in the area of Pigeon Point Road. This area has no cellular telephone service, gas stations or pay telephones. Deputies noticed a vehicle that was parked to the side of the roadway and stopped to check the welfare of the occupants. Two people were sleeping in the vehicle. Deputies ran a routine wants and warrants check with county communications. Deputies were advised that one of the occupants had an outstanding felony arrest warrant. The subject, age 45, of Redwood City was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail.

Grand Theft 05-2163 04-15-05 @ 1800hrs Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Sheriff’s Deputies received information regarding thefts at a local nursery. The problem was an employee was possibly stealing plants from the business and taking the plants to a flea market in Modesto to sell. Deputies kept a close watch on the property waiting for the subjects to strike again. On the above date and time, Deputies stopped the suspect vehicle and contacted the occupants. The driver of the vehicle, age 35, of Pescadero was found to be in possession of approximately 144 plants, valued at an estimated $3000 in the bed of his pick up and claimed to be on his way to Modesto. The owner of the nursery met Deputies at the scene, identified his property and the subject was placed under arrested.

DUI 05-2164 04-15-05 @ 0436hrs Etheldore Street, Moss Beach

Deputies were advised by county communications of a vehicle that was crossing the double yellow and fog lines while traveling northbound on Hwy one. Deputies caught up to the vehicle and made an investigative stop. The driver, age 26, was found to be driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the county jail.

DUI 05-2167 04-16-05 @ 0729hrs 2nd Street/Cabrillo Highway, Montara

On the above date and time the Cabrillo Highway was closed in both directions due to an earlier accident. Deputies used flares, and the emergency overhead lights of their patrol vehicles to alert drivers of the detour. While directing the traffic around the accident Deputies noticed a vehicle coming right at them without decreasing their speed. Several hand signals and verbal commands were given to alert the driver to stop. The vehicle drove over the flares and caused the Deputy to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. The vehicle veered to the left and came to a stop. Deputies approached the vehicle and contacted the driver, age 58, of San Francisco. While talking to the driver, Deputies could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath. Field sobriety tests were administered and he was found to be driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, He was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail.

Drunk in Public 05-2206 04-18-05 @ 0729 Airport Street at Los Banos Street

On the above date and time Deputies were dispatched to a local restaurant on the report of an intoxicated subject who was causing a disturbance and harassing patrons of the restaurant. Deputies contacted the subject, age 40 of El Granada and found him to be irate and unable to care for himself. He was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail to be released when sober.