Police Blotter

 

7-20

Citation

400^th Block of First Street, Solvang

A 63-year-old male from Santa Barbara, Calif. was issued a citation for displaying false registration tags on his older model red Toyota Corolla. After police ran a check, it was revealed that the registration had been expired since 2005. The driver admitted to intentionally placing the faulty registration tab on the vehicle for the past three years. The driver went on to admit that he didn’t want to pay registration for a car he rarely used. The vehicle was impounded. The driver was given a notice to appear in court.

 

7-19

Burglary

565 Atterdag Rd. #13, Solvang (Solvang School Upper Campus)

A 57-year-old male from Lompoc, Calif. reported that an unknown suspect(s) entered room 13 of the Solvang School Upper Campus and stole eight laptop computers from a storage bin. It is unknown how the suspects gained access to the room. Digital photographs of the suspects were taken on the campus and finger prints were collected from the storage bin that contained the laptops. The case was recommended for a detective follow-up.

 

7-18

Arrest

Alisal Road at Molle Way, Solvang

A 36-year-old male from Phoenix, Arizona was arrested for public intoxication after he was reported for yelling at his sister in the street. When police contacted the suspect, he was allegedly argumentative and continued yelling at his sister. The suspect later admitted to drinking five alcoholic beverages. He was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.

 

Escape from Detention Facility

2000^th Block of Highway 246, Buellton

Police arrested a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, both from Santa Barbara County, for AWOL from the Los Priestos Boy’s Camp. Both minors are alleged gang members. They were taken to the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall after police located them.

 

Peeping Tom

1645 Mission Dr., Solvang

A 41-year-old female from Hemmingway Court, Calif. reported that an unknown suspect with wooly hair wearing a dark brown t-shirt with writing on the back, blue jeans and white sneakers was peeping over a stall in a women’s public bathroom. The suspect reportedly hid inside a stall, climbed the toilette seat and looked over the divider at the victim in the adjoining stall. The victim’s spouse had witnessed the male suspect exiting the women’s bathroom and crossing the street toward Copenhagen Liquor to enter a white Chevrolet 1500 short-bed truck. The suspect is described as being in his early 20’s, 5-feet 9-inches tall, 145-155 lbs with brown wooly short hair and brown eyes. A Be-On-The-Lookout broadcast was issued with the suspect’s description. Police were advised that the Pismo Police Department had a similar incident occur at a public bathroom. 

 

Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 29-year-old male, a 32-year-old female from Santa Barbara, Calif. and a 30-year-old female from Goleta, Calif. were arrested for an array of violations. The 30-year-old female suspect from Goleta was arrested for allegedly being in possession of methamphetamine, prescription drugs and marijuana. The 29-year-old male suspect from Santa Barbara was arrested after police contacted his parole officer who said he had not shown up for his drug test a few days prior. The 32-year-old female was arrested for outstanding warrants. All three suspects were taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail after police observed them in the vicinity of the Casino.

 

7-17

Vandalism

400^th Block on First Street, Solvang

A 69-year-old female from Encino, Calif. reported that an unknown suspect(s) destroyed custom built engraved wood benches valued at $700 located on the Shelbi Ranch Business property.  No arrests were made. The case was suspended pending leads.

 

Arrest

1687 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang (Pete’s T’s)

A 41-year-old male from Solvang, Calif. reported that an 83-year-old female from Arieta, Calif. stole a $3.49 clog-shoe magnet from the store. After he noticed a blank space on his magnet display, the victim reviewed his video surveillance tapes and discovered that the elderly woman removed the magnet. He later located the woman in front of his business and asked her if she had taken the magnet from the store. She replied, “Oh, maybe I put it in my pocket.” She gave back the stolen magnet and said, “I meant to pay for it.”  The store owner then placed the woman under citizen’s arrest for stealing the magnet. The elderly woman was taken to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department and was issued a notice to appear in court and then released.

 

7-16

Harassing Phone Calls

1500^th Block of Oak Street, Solvang

A 25-year-old female from Solvang, Calif. reported that an unknown male caller had contacted her numerous times. After the victim reportedly told the suspect that he had the wrong number, he attempted to obtain her name and address. When she refused he allegedly called approximately 20 more times. The caller’s phone number was identified. The victim later received a text message saying, “I see you!!!” Police contacted the male suspect but he denied making any phone calls and began laughing claiming he thought his girlfriend was “messing with him.” The female victim reported being afraid for her life since she recently moved to Solvang and hadn’t made any friends yet. No arrests were made and the case was recommended for a detective follow-up.

 

7-13

Petty Theft

2900^th Block of Grand Avenue, Los Olivos

A 37-year-old male from Santa Ynez, Calif. reported that an unknown suspect(s) stole property valued at $108 from his vehicle. The victim did not report seeing anybody suspicious at the scene. The report was taken and the case was suspended pending leads.