D.U.I. 11/11/13 A Hyundai was spotted around 2:30 a.m. swerving erratically on Moraga Way near Camino Peral; turns out the car had a flat front tire and an allegedly drunk driver. When police spoke to the 21-year-old subject, they noticed an odor reminiscent of alcohol. The subject flunked a field sobriety test and was arrested.
Really excessive speeding, 11/09/13 A white Honda Civic was travelling north on Moraga Road at 1 a.m. going 80 miles per hour. The car eventually crashed into a guard rail near Sky High. The 22-year-old male driver and his dog were not injured, but were checked by the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department. The driver showed no signs of substance abuse impairment, and replied "I guess I have speed in my blood" when asked what was up. The fellow and the pooch were picked up by a friend because police towed the car.
Identity theft, 11/08/13 A Calle La Mesa resident reported that someone opened a credit card in his name after receiving a bill in the mail detailing over $4,000 of purchases that he didn't make. Unfortunately the victim doesn't know who applied for the credit card. No suspects or leads at this time.
Another D.U.I. 11/08/13 Speeding was the reason cops pulled over a car in the wee hours of the morning. Travelling at 50 miles per hour on Moraga Road, the driver submitted to three breath tests that were above the legal limit. Whatever happened to all that free advice on commercials to drink responsibly ... or at the very least call a taxi.
Dog bite, 11/07/13 Police were dispatched to Sanders Ranch Road near Camino Pablo on a report of an 85-year-old woman bitten by a German shepherd while walking on the trail. The leashed dog lunged at the woman and bit her right hand, causing a minor injury. The dog and its owner were located on Larch Avenue where Contra Costa Animal Services took over.
Out of control party, 11/02/13 A Southard Court party grew exponentially via teenage connections. Cops drove up and saw broken alcohol bottles in the street near the home and roughly 200 partygoers made a run for it as the police cruiser approached. Turns out the parents of the teenager who was hosting the shindig were out of town - what a surprise. The young lady apparently invited a few friends over, and more showed up than expected. An intoxicated 16-year-old female was found vomiting in the bathroom and was later picked up by her mom. The hostess was issued a warning notice and warned of repercussions should it happen again. Her parents were contacted and advised.
Really excessive speeding, 11/09/13 A white Honda Civic was travelling north on Moraga Road at 1 a.m. going 80 miles per hour. The car eventually crashed into a guard rail near Sky High. The 22-year-old male driver and his dog were not injured, but were checked by the Moraga-Orinda Fire Department. The driver showed no signs of substance abuse impairment, and replied "I guess I have speed in my blood" when asked what was up. The fellow and the pooch were picked up by a friend because police towed the car.
Identity theft, 11/08/13 A Calle La Mesa resident reported that someone opened a credit card in his name after receiving a bill in the mail detailing over $4,000 of purchases that he didn't make. Unfortunately the victim doesn't know who applied for the credit card. No suspects or leads at this time.
Another D.U.I. 11/08/13 Speeding was the reason cops pulled over a car in the wee hours of the morning. Travelling at 50 miles per hour on Moraga Road, the driver submitted to three breath tests that were above the legal limit. Whatever happened to all that free advice on commercials to drink responsibly ... or at the very least call a taxi.
Dog bite, 11/07/13 Police were dispatched to Sanders Ranch Road near Camino Pablo on a report of an 85-year-old woman bitten by a German shepherd while walking on the trail. The leashed dog lunged at the woman and bit her right hand, causing a minor injury. The dog and its owner were located on Larch Avenue where Contra Costa Animal Services took over.
Out of control party, 11/02/13 A Southard Court party grew exponentially via teenage connections. Cops drove up and saw broken alcohol bottles in the street near the home and roughly 200 partygoers made a run for it as the police cruiser approached. Turns out the parents of the teenager who was hosting the shindig were out of town - what a surprise. The young lady apparently invited a few friends over, and more showed up than expected. An intoxicated 16-year-old female was found vomiting in the bathroom and was later picked up by her mom. The hostess was issued a warning notice and warned of repercussions should it happen again. Her parents were contacted and advised.
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