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Crime Beat - Jan. 24, 2006
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Crime Beat - Jan. 24, 2006
Capitola
Tuesday, Jan. 10
11:18 p.m.
809 Bay Avenue
Nob Hill Parking Lot
Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Warrant
Officers from the Capitola Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a report of a group of people vandalizing in the area. The suspects were seen pulling down handicapped parking signs and bending them towards the ground. A Chevrolet Corvette parked in the parking lot had its windows smashed as well. The suspects were described as wearing baggy pants and riding on skateboards. When officers arrived they observed Daryl Walker, age 27, who matched the description of one of the suspects in the parking lot. Officers observed that Walker had slurred speech and red watery eyes, but he denied any involvement in the vandalism. During questioning Walker took off running along Bay Avenue. Walker was pursued by officers on foot. The officers ordered Walker to stop or they would deploy their tasers. Walker complied and was placed under arrest. When asked why he took off running, Walker told the officers that he was stupid and knew that he had a warrant out for his arrest.
Aptos
Wednesday, Jan. 11
9:20 a.m.
Highway 1
North of Rio Del Mar Exit
Big Rig Collision
A Santa Cruz man driving a ’91 Ford pickup collided with a big rig truck after swerving to avoid colliding with a car in front of him. Initial reports indicate the ‘91 Ford swerved from the fast lane into the slow lane in an attempt to avoid a collision with stopped traffic ahead. A ’90 Peterbilt with an empty trailer jack knifed as the driver attempted to avoid the Ford pickup. The two vehicles collided causing moderate damage. No injuries were suffered as a result of the collision. The roadway was wet at the time of the incident and the accident is still under investigation.
Capitola
Wednesday, Jan. 11
8:20 p.m.
4000 Block of Capitola Road
Sears
Burglary, Providing False ID to a Police Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Felony Warrant
James Reslock, age 24, was detained at Sears for shoplifting. While being questioned, Reslock gave the police a false name. When Reslock was informed that he was going to be arrested, Reslock asked police if they would contact his mother so that she could come and retrieve her vehicle from the Sears parking lot. When Reslock’s mother was notified, she informed the police that her son was lying about his name. A warrants check revealed Reslock had a felony warrant out of Santa Clara County. Reslock was arrested and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail.
Capitola
Friday, Jan. 13
5:03 p.m.
2200 Block of Preakness Avenue
Fraud
An elderly Capitola resident was the victim of fraud after receiving a telephone call from someone representing themselves as a bank employee. The suspect told the woman that another employee at the bank had fraudulently accessed her account and that she would need to verify her bank account information in order for the bank to investigate. The victim unknowingly gave the suspect her personal information. A relative of the victim was suspicious of the call and notified authorities. The victim was referred to several agencies and a fraud alert has been placed with credit reporting agencies. According to Capitola Police Sergeant Darryl Harrison, there have been other recently reported incidents of this type of scam throughout the County.
Capitola
Friday, Jan. 13
5:05 p.m.
2121 41st Avenue
Vandalism
While making a right-hand turn from 41st Avenue into a parking lot, a woman nearly collided with a bicyclist. When the woman stopped her car, the bike rider began yelling profanities and jumped onto the hood of her car and began jumping up and down. The suspect is described as a white male, 40 to 50 years of age, riding a black bicycle. The Capitola Police Department has a lead in this case and suspects he is a transient from the area.
Santa Cruz County
Monday, Jan. 16
12:00 p.m.
Empire Grade Road
UCSC Campus
Missing Person’s Skeleton Discovered
The skeletal remains of a man reported missing was discovered by a mushroom hunter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hiker discovered the body late Sunday evening and notified the authorities the next day. Detective Mark Gonzales of the Capitola Police Department was notified by Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department due to case evidence that linked the body with a missing persons report filed in Capitola. According to Gonzales, “State law mandates that an agency that receives a missing person report must take the report and forward it to any appropriate agencies. In this case a drug rehabilitation home near Capitola was the last place the man had been seen.” The coroner believes the man is 31-year-old Charles Campbell from Santa Barbara. In February of last year Campbell’s car was discovered near the area where his body was found. At the time Sheriff’s deputies searched for Campbell with negative results. Campbell’s family has been notified and identity confirmation should come sometime this week. The autopsy is not complete and the cause of his death is unknown at this time.
Live Oak
Friday, Jan. 20
9:09 a.m.
3435 Gross Road
Firefighters Respond to Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Firefighters from the Central Fire Protection District responded to the scene when a resident reported a carbon monoxide detector in the home was triggering an alarm. Firefighters arrived and utilized gas detection equipment to determine there was accumulation of carbon monoxide in the home. According to Battalion Chief Owen Miller, “Carbon monoxide responses are up during this time of year. People tend to use their heaters and fireplaces more as well as close up their houses during the winter so there is not as much airflow.” Miller added that it is a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector. If the alarm goes off someone should notify the fire department who will determine if there is a problem. If a problem is detected typically PG&E will be notified and respond to check the appliances and determine the cause.
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