Police Blotter Feb 20 - Feb 22
February 20th
Suspicious circumstance – Stockton Ave. / Balra Dr.
At 0720 hours, officers were informed of a suspicious person looking into vehicles in the area. The suspect was described as a black male adult, 35 years old, last seen driving a maroon colored sedan.
Vehicle Theft, Recovered stolen vehicle – 7700 block of Baron Ct.
At 0800 hours, an officer was dispatched for a stolen vehicle report. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s white Toyota Camry. As the officer was investigating the theft, he located a maroon colored Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen to San Pablo PD on the 18th.
Possession of a controlled substance, Probation violation – 3400 block of Belmont Ave.
At 1400 hours, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop and arrested a 48-year-old Richmond man for possession of heroin. The man is also on probation for possession of controlled substances and theft. The man was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
Recovered Stolen vehicle – Denny’s, 11344 San Pablo Ave.
An officer located the victim’s Toyota Camry that was stolen from Baron Ct. The officer also located property in the vehicle belonging to two separate Kensington residents and one El Cerrito resident. Follow-up confirmed that their vehicles were entered and property was stolen.
Warrant arrest – 1751 Eastshore Blvd.
At 1606 hours, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop and arrested a 47-year-old Richmond man for an outstanding warrant issued by Pinole PD. The man was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transferred to the custody of Pinole PD.
Vehicle Tampering - 1000 Block of Leneve Pl: Officer reported that in between 02-14-15 @ 1200 and 02-17-15 @ 0645 hours, (S) Unknown punched the door locks of an Acura but didn’t make entry.
Warrant Arrest - San Pablo Ave / Stockton Ave:
At 1927 hours, an officer arrested a 39 year old San Pablo woman on a misdemeanor warrant during a pedestrian stop. She was booked and released on a citation.
Stolen Vehicle - 10057 San Pablo Avenue:
At 2127 hours, an officer responded to the report of a stolen vehicle. The owner of the woman drove a transient woman, to Ace Hardware and left her in the car with the keys. When he came out, the woman was gone and so was his gold 2001 Volvo Cross Country station wagon. The vehicle was later recovered by the Vallejo PD.
False Information to an Officer, Driving on a Suspended License and Warrant Arrest - San Pablo Ave / Portola Dr:
At 2354 hours, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a 46 year old Oakland woman. The woman presented the driver’s license of another person who obviously wasn’t her. She was arrested and found to be driving on a suspended license and had a misdemeanor warrant from the Gilroy Police Department. She was booked and released on her signed promise to appear.
February 21st
Residential burglary – 400 block of Bonnie Dr.
Between 0800 hours and 2000 hours, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s house via an unlocked window and stole two laptop computers.
Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage: San Pablo Avenue / Ohio Avenue:
At 0132 hours, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a 22 year old El Cerrito man for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was booked and released on a citation to a sober friend.
Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage: San Pablo Avenue / Schmidt Lane:
At 0242 hours, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a 42 year old Illinois man for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was booked and released on a citation to a sober friend.
Battery - San Pablo Avenue / El Dorado St.
At 0255 hours, on officer observed a group fighting in the street. An investigation revealed that a 23 year old El Cerrito man punched a man after instigating a fight. The victim suffered minor injuries. Another subject was taken to the Hospital due to a high level of intoxication. The suspect was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
February 22nd
Warrant Arrest - San Pablo Avenue / MacDonald Avenue:
At 0028 hours, an officer arrested a 51 year old Richmond woman on a misdemeanor no-cite forgery Contra Costa County warrant during a traffic stop. She was booked and transported to the Contra Costa County Detention Facility.
Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage: Carlson Blvd / Lassen Blvd:
At 0154 hours, an officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a 24 year old Walnut Creek man for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was booked and released on a citation to a sober friend.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery – 11939 San Pablo Avenue (Garden Section P-Lot)
At 0305 hours, an officer recovered an unoccupied 1990 Nissan truck reported as stolen to the Berkeley PD.
Residential burglary – 600 block of Elm St.
Between 2/21/15 at 2000 hours and 0900 hours on 2/22/15, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked garage and stole a bicycle.
Address/Location
El Cerrito Police Department
10900 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-237-3233
Steve Bonini
Field Operations
[email protected]
510-215-4400