Big identity theft 1/04/16 An unknown suspect accessed an Arroyo Drive resident's information and was able to obtain approximately $40,000 in services before the fraudulent credit card use was discovered. The suspect attempted to open three additional credit card accounts with the homeowner's information. No idea how the bad guy got the personal information to begin with.
Mail opened 1/04/16 A Country Club Drive resident told police that her mail appeared to have been tampered with. Envelopes looked like they had been opened; she informed the postal service but opened envelops continue to arrive. Cops wisely suggested that a locking mailbox would help address the problem.
Not so happy New Year 1/01/16 An intoxicated adult was reported missing by his friends from an Eileen Court residence at 3:30 a.m. They were concerned because he couldn't be reached by his cell phone. The subject was located nearly half a mile away by friends who were searching the area for him. Paramedics responded to check on his injuries sustained in a fall and exposure to below freezing temperatures for over an hour while only wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The fellow declined further treatment and was released to his pals.
Bathroom New Year drama 12/31/15 Moraga officers responded at 10:30 p.m. to the ladies' restroom at Moraga's major grocery store to someone who was causing a disturbance. The subject was found to be under the influence of alcohol and on probation. She was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
DUI 12/29/15 Just shy of 2 a.m., a silver Mercedes was pulled over on Camino Ricardo for a speed violation. Cops noticed signs of driver intoxication, and had the fellow do a field sobriety test, and a breathalyzer test that showed a 0.11 blood alcohol level - slightly above the legal limit of 0.08. The driver was arrested.
Identity theft 12/24/15 Fraud in progress was reported at a Moraga Way store. Police dispatch was advised that a female suspect was attempting to use a fraudulent credit card to buy items from the merchant. Cops arrived and found the woman, who gave them a name that was different from the name on the card. It was later determined that the suspect had used the card to buy over $800 worth of gift cards, which - unfortunately for her - were still in her possession. She was take to county jail.
Unauthorized shopping 12/24/15 Chase Visa card fraud investigators called a Moraga citizen, who then called the cops about suspicious charges on his account. One transaction had been completed at the Orinda Safeway and another had been completed at the Moraga Safeway, when about an hour later the suspect attempted to buy more at the Moraga Safeway, where she was apprehended. Greed is not good.
In addition, the following crimes occurred in Moraga between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5:
Damaged Mail Boxes - Bollinger Canyon Road
Shot Heard - outside of town limits
False Alarm - Rheem Boulevard, Carr Drive, Moraga Way, Hardie Drive, Paseo Del Rio, Moraga Road, Draeger Drive, Corte Monterey, Haven Court
Car Mirror Dinged - Country Club Drive
Identity Theft - Via Barcelona
Lost Wallet - Rheem Boulevard
Domestic Disturbance - Benedita Place
Out of Control Student - Wakefield Drive
Tenant Dispute - Kent Court
Stored Vehicle - Camino Peral
Resisting Officer - undisclosed location
Flat Tires - Ascot Drive
Smash and Grab - Rheem Shopping Center
Mail opened 1/04/16 A Country Club Drive resident told police that her mail appeared to have been tampered with. Envelopes looked like they had been opened; she informed the postal service but opened envelops continue to arrive. Cops wisely suggested that a locking mailbox would help address the problem.
Not so happy New Year 1/01/16 An intoxicated adult was reported missing by his friends from an Eileen Court residence at 3:30 a.m. They were concerned because he couldn't be reached by his cell phone. The subject was located nearly half a mile away by friends who were searching the area for him. Paramedics responded to check on his injuries sustained in a fall and exposure to below freezing temperatures for over an hour while only wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The fellow declined further treatment and was released to his pals.
Bathroom New Year drama 12/31/15 Moraga officers responded at 10:30 p.m. to the ladies' restroom at Moraga's major grocery store to someone who was causing a disturbance. The subject was found to be under the influence of alcohol and on probation. She was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
DUI 12/29/15 Just shy of 2 a.m., a silver Mercedes was pulled over on Camino Ricardo for a speed violation. Cops noticed signs of driver intoxication, and had the fellow do a field sobriety test, and a breathalyzer test that showed a 0.11 blood alcohol level - slightly above the legal limit of 0.08. The driver was arrested.
Identity theft 12/24/15 Fraud in progress was reported at a Moraga Way store. Police dispatch was advised that a female suspect was attempting to use a fraudulent credit card to buy items from the merchant. Cops arrived and found the woman, who gave them a name that was different from the name on the card. It was later determined that the suspect had used the card to buy over $800 worth of gift cards, which - unfortunately for her - were still in her possession. She was take to county jail.
Unauthorized shopping 12/24/15 Chase Visa card fraud investigators called a Moraga citizen, who then called the cops about suspicious charges on his account. One transaction had been completed at the Orinda Safeway and another had been completed at the Moraga Safeway, when about an hour later the suspect attempted to buy more at the Moraga Safeway, where she was apprehended. Greed is not good.
In addition, the following crimes occurred in Moraga between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5:
Damaged Mail Boxes - Bollinger Canyon Road
Shot Heard - outside of town limits
False Alarm - Rheem Boulevard, Carr Drive, Moraga Way, Hardie Drive, Paseo Del Rio, Moraga Road, Draeger Drive, Corte Monterey, Haven Court
Car Mirror Dinged - Country Club Drive
Identity Theft - Via Barcelona
Lost Wallet - Rheem Boulevard
Domestic Disturbance - Benedita Place
Out of Control Student - Wakefield Drive
Tenant Dispute - Kent Court
Stored Vehicle - Camino Peral
Resisting Officer - undisclosed location
Flat Tires - Ascot Drive
Smash and Grab - Rheem Shopping Center
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA