Crime & Safety

Los Alamitos Crime Blotter: Smash and Grab Burglary, Out-of-Town Taggers

A report of vandalism on Los Alamitos Boulevard ended with seven arrests on a myriad of charges including drug possession.

The following is the most recent Los Alamitos Police Department crime blotter.

STOLEN VEHICLE

  • 02/29/2016 – 3:28 PM – 3300 Cerritos Ave. – A report of a stolen trailer occurring on 02/28/2016 at 5:15 AM. Unknown suspect(s) were seen on video driving away with the trailer.

AUTO BURGLARY

  • 02/29/2016 – 5:17 AM – 3900 Green Ave. – A report of unlawful entry into a vehicle occurring in the past two days. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into locked cabinets on a utility truck, resulting in a loss of property.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY/SHOPLIFT

  • 02/28/2016 – 5:30 AM – 10800 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of unlawful entry into two closed businesses occurring overnight. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front glass windows to two adjoining businesses and removed cash and property.

DUI

  • 02/29/2016 – 7:10 PM – Katella / Noel – A report of a DUI driver swerving on Katella Ave. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Female, 56 years, of Anaheim for DUI.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC

  • 02/29/2016 – Katella / Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of a male stumbling in the street. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 41 years, of Los Alamitos for public intoxication.

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

  • 02/28/2016 – 10:20 PM – Katella / Valley View – Traffic Stop – SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 43 years, of Huntington Beach for possession of narcotics, narcotic paraphernalia, and an outstanding arrest warrant.
  • 03/04/2016 – 1:01 PM – 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd. – Citizen Assist. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 38 years, of Lakewood for possession of narcotics, narcotic paraphernalia, and an outstanding arrest warrant.

THEFT

  • 02/28/2016 – 12:25 PM -10700 Los Alamitos Blvd. – Report of a theft from a vehicle occurring the day prior. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and removed property without permission.
  • 03/02/2016 – 12:38 AM – 4100 Farquahar Ave. – Report of a theft from a vehicle occurring overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle and removed property. Property was also located inside the vehicle belonging to another nearby victim, who did not desire a report.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • 02/28/2016 – 8:17 AM – 4500 Howard Ave. – Welfare Check. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 29 years, of Cypress for an outstanding arrest warrant.
  • 03/01/2016 – 10:40 PM – Katella / Cherry – A Patrol Officer observed two subjects tagging signs as they walked along the street. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: # 1 was a male, 23 years. # 2 was a male, 22 years. Both were from Riverside and were arrested for graffiti, conspiracy, and resisting arrest.
  • 03/04/2016 – 11:21 PM – 10500 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of vandalism occurring with one suspect fleeing in a silver vehicle. SUSPECTS ARRESTED: #1 was a female, 20 years, of Hawaiian Gardens for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. # 2 was a juvenile, for public intoxication. # 3 was a male, 23 years, of Anaheim for an outstanding arrest warrant. # 4 was a male, of Hawaiian Gardens for possession of narcotics and a parole violation. In addition, Cypress PD stopped a second associated vehicle and arrested three females for outstanding warrants.
  • 03/05/2016 – 12:44 AM – 3600 Kempton. – A report of an occupied vehicle unknown to the resident. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 22years, of Huntington Beach for an outstanding arrest warrant.
  • 03/05/2016 – 9:24 PM – 11100 Noel St. – A report of a fight. SUSPECT ARRESTED: Male, 52 years, of Los Alamitos for aggravated battery.

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