Crime & Safety

Blotter: Stolen Scooter Joyride and Drunk Driver Tries to Play Army

The Los Alamitos Police Department, had it's handful with DUIs, spousal abuse, a stolen car and a would-be burglar.

 STOLEN VEHICLE

  • 9/2/11 – 12:05 AM – 3500 Katella Ave. – A report of two suspicious persons pushing a vehicle in the alley.  A 24 year-old male from Fullerton was arrested on suspicion of possessing a vehicle stolen in Hawaiian Gardens the day prior.

ASSAULT

  • 8/28/11 – 1:57 AM – 3800 Katella – A report of a family disturbance.  A 33 year-old male from Los Alamitos was arrested on suspicion of spousal battery.

DUI

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  • 9/2/11 – 12:43 AM – 11200 Lexington – A report of an intoxicated driver attempting to enter JFTB.  A 26 year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
  • 9/3/11 – 2:31 AM – 4000 Howard – Traffic stop.  A 32 year-old female from Los Alamitos was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

THEFT

  • 8/28/11 – 6:26 PM – 3800 Howard – A report of two packages delivered to a home that were taken from the front porch sometime in the prior two days.  The empty, torn boxes were later found nearby.
  • 8/29/11 – 4:57 PM – 4300 Howard – A report of a non-motorized scooter being taken during the day and later found in nearby bushes.

IDENTITY THEFT/CREDIT CARD/CHECK FRAUD

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  • 9/1/11 – 4:40 PM – 10800 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of a person writing a check against a closed account.
  • 9/1/11 – 7:00 PM – 10700 Bloomfield – A report of a mobile check cashing business receiving fraudulent checks.
  • 9/2/11 – 3:01 PM – 10400 Los Alamitos Blvd. – A report of a fraudulent check being passed against a business account.  The transaction was cancelled and the money was returned by the bank.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • 8/29/11 – 3:05 PM – Los Alamitos Blvd. and Florista – Traffic stop.  A 57 year-old male from Downey, and a 52 year-old female from Downey were taken into custody on suspicion of having outstanding warrants.
  • 8/30/11 – 2:29 AM – 3900 Green – A report of someone trying to enter a residence and then fleeing toward the alley.
  • 9/2/11 – 11:15 PM – Katella Ave. and Noel – Traffic stop.  A 54 year-old male from Seal Beach was arrested on suspicion of having an outstanding warrant.
  • 9/3/11 – 1:02 AM – 10800 Kyle – A report of two males chasing each other.  A 31 year-old male from Los Alamitos was arrested on suspicion of having an outstanding warrant.
  • 9/3/11 – 11:25 PM – Ticonderoga and Green – Traffic stop.  A 30 year-old male from Hawaiian Gardens was arrested on suspicion of having an outstanding warrant.


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