Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Stolen Check / 1470 East Valley Road — Monday, June 2, at 10:14 hours

Victim placed a card with a check for $200.00 in the Montecito Post Office mailbox. Victim learned the card wasn’t delivered to her sister, instead someone altered the check, and it was cashed for $2,000.00.

Family Disturbance / 1700 block Jelinda Drive — Thursday, June 6, at 15:49 hours

Deputies responded to a family disturbance with a juvenile.

DUI / Hwy 101 / Santa Claus Lane — Saturday, June 7, at 00:24 hours

Senior Deputy Brady was driving S/B on the 101 and observed a vehicle swerving in front of him. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver initially failed to immediately yield, but finally did so on the Santa Claus offramp. Subject was found to be DUI. Subject provided a breath sample, 0.10% BAC. Subject was arrested, booked into SBCJ, vehicle was towed.

Meth/Burglary / 1085 Coast Village Road — Tuesday, June 10, at 00:31 hours

An unattended running vehicle was discovered parked in the disabled only parking stall at the gas station. The Registered Owner (RO) came out of the store and became immediately nervous. The RO attempted to get into the vehicle via the driver’s door, but the officer blocked the door. After giving a CA ID, subject walked to the passenger side of the vehicle and refused to follow orders. Subject then fled on foot W/B on Coast Village towards the roundabout. Since the only violation was 148, PC subject was not pursued. Dispatch then advised the subject had several No Bail warrants for their arrest from SB and VC. A loaded semi-auto Beretta was located on the driver’s seat floorboard, a meth bong w/ usable amount, misc. car keys and several burglary tools were located in the vehicle. The area was searched, but the suspect was not located. His vehicle was towed per 22652(a) VC.

Domestic Violence / 1000 block Monte Cristo Lane — Wednesday, June 11, at 08:41 hours

Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival the victim was found cowering under a mattress and in such a state of shock they could barely speak and had to motion out what had happened to them. Victim eventually was able to articulate that they had been threatened with a knife and beaten and slashed. They also advised that they had been strangled. Suspect was located nearby and arrested for 273.5 PC, 422 PC, 245(a)(1) PC, 245(a)(4) PC and 11377 HS. EPO and 1275.1 (bail increase hold) granted and served.

Prowler / 300 block Calle Hermosillo — Friday, June 13, at 07:20 hours

Prowler observed on residence at about 04:27 hours. Footage obtained.

Criminal Threats/Felony Child Endangerment / 2520 Lillie Avenue — Friday, June 13, at 01:34 hours

Deputies were called to the “Inn on Summer Hill” by the 12-year-old victim who reported that their mother is a habitual drunk who incessantly verbally abuses themself and their 5-year-old sibling, and periodically hits them on the side of the head. The three were visiting California from out of state and were staying in this hotel. The suspect became intoxicated and threatened to kill the victim, several times, if victim didn’t retrieve something from their rental car that wasn’t in there. The victim, not knowing what else to do, called 911 for help. An attempt was made to interview the suspect, but they were intoxicated and demanded an attorney. Subject was booked for criminal threats and felony child endangerment. CWS responded and took custody of the children. CWS arranged to fly the children to their grandparents’ home. An EPO was authorized identifying the grandparents as having temporary custody of the children.