Sheriff’s log: March 6 to 9

There are lots of drugs and alcohol in this week’s log. There was only one theft—somebody stole the barbecue of folks who were moving into a home on Pescadero Road. Welcome to the neighborhood. The good news is that’s about as bad as it gets.

Deputies were dispatched to Virginia Avenue in Moss Beach on the report of a suspicious person. Deputies met with two subjects, age 19, of Half Moon Bay and age 18, of Half Moon Bay. Both were found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, and were placed under arrest. In addition, one had an outstanding warrant, and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The was arrested for resisting arrest, and vandalism when he kicked out the window of a Sheriff’s Patrol car. Both were booked into the county jail.

On the above date and time Sheriff’s Deputies were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle driving erratically. Deputies effected a traffic stop and met with the driver, age 49. He was found to be driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and booked into the county jail.

On the above date and time deputies were on patrol in the area of Highway 1 at Highway 84 when they contacted a female, age 41, of Arcata. She was flagging down cars in an attempt to get a ride. While speaking to her the Deputies observed signs consistent with someone being under the influence of a controlled substance. She admitted to being under the influence of, and in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and transported to the county jail.

Deputies were on routine patrol when they observed a vehicle driving the erratically. They effected a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver of the vehicle, age 33, of San Francisco. He admitted to having too much to drink. Field sobriety tests were administered and Armienti was found to be driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the county jail.

New homeowners that were moving into their home on Pescadero Road called the Sheriff’s Office to report that unknown subjects entered their house and took a brand new BBQ.

While Deputies were on routine patrol on Pescadero Road they stopped to check the welfare of the driver of a vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. Upon contact with the driver, age 52 of Half Moon Bay it was discovered that he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the county jail. His vehicle was towed.

Deputies were on routine patrol when they effected a traffic stop on a possible drunk driver. The driver of the vehicle, age 42, of Brisbane was found to be in possession of a gun and several other weapons. He was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the county jail.