Crime Blotter: Transient Arrested, Mailboxes Stolen

“Wild Bill” Arrested

Deputies responded to , 2243 Foothill Blvd., at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 3, to look into a call about a man sitting in a chair in the store’s outdoor patio display area and yelling at customers.

Deputies recognized the man as a local transient believed to live in Hahamongna Park. Deputies noted that the CV Station receives several call per month regarding the 54-year-old man, identified as William Pluma Barrios, locally known as “Wild Bill,” for allegedly being intoxicated in public and yelling at people.

According to the report, at Big Lots, Barrios was allegedly too intoxicated to stand or walk without assistance, could not talk coherently and was unable to respond to questions. He also reportedly smelled strongly of alcohol.

Based on Barrios’ behavior and history, as well as his inability to care for himself, he was transported to , where he was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and public nuisance.

Mailbox Misfortune

On Sunday, Sept. 3, a resident in the 4700 block of Oakwood Drive reported her black metal mailbox stolen, taken from a post located at the end of the home’s driveway.

A week later, on Sunday, Sept. 11, a resident in the 1300 block of Verdugo Road reported his mailbox damaged and knocked off its post located at the end of his home’s driveway. The mailbox, cast iron with a horse design, is valued at $500.

Trash Can Taken

Returning home the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 23, a resident in the 4700 block of Hampton Road noticed that his gardeners had placed his green trashcan, filled with yard cuttings, at the edge of the curb in front of his house. The next morning, he pulled out of his driveway and noticed the 95-gallon, dark green can missing. The trashcan is valued at $75.