Fraud 5/31/16: A Cypress Point Way resident received a suspicious piece of mail that appeared to be a cashier's check in the amount of $2,970. The check was from a subject allegedly buying furniture for the reporting person with instructions that she was to deposit the check and forward a portion of the amount to a shipping company. The resident correctly identified the offer as a scam. A call to investigate the credit union that the check was drawn on, confirmed it was fake. The Postal Inspectors Office is investigating the matter.
Loud wedding 5/29/16: An anonymous caller reported loud music coming from the Hacienda de las Flores. Upon arrival, officers observed a wedding reception and a DJ playing amplified music in the courtyard. Police determined the music did not seem excessively loud, but contacted the groom to give him a heads up about the noise complaint. The party was over at 10 p.m. and there were no further complaints.
Loud party on Larch 5/28/16: When cops arrived, the noise of approximately 25 people in the backyard could be heard from the street. The resident was in violation of Chapter 9.08 of the Moraga Municipal Code, and was issued a warning notice.
Booze in backpack 5/27/16: Store management at Moraga's only large grocery store determined that a white male suspect in his 20s allegedly placed seven bottles of $90 wine into a black backpack and left the store without paying. Cops checked the area with negative results. Closed circuit video provided by the store was booked in to evidence. A criminal oenophile who clearly appreciates the good stuff.
Golf cart key swiped 5/27/16: It was 11 p.m. when a victim reported to police that the key to his golf cart, which was left in the ignition, was taken. No information on suspects at this time. Rumor has it, there have been a number of golf cart incidents - so golfers hang on to your keys as you head to happy hour.
Assault 5/26/16: Campolindo High School staff reported an assault that happened on campus involving a substitute teacher and two students. No injuries were reported and the school took administrative action to resolve the issues. The victims didn't want any criminal action taken.
Traffic accident 5/26/16: A pedestrian was struck by a car as it backed out of a parking space on Ascot Court after 9 p.m. The pedestrian was taken by the fire department after she complained of pain to her lower extremities.
Other crimes occurring in Moraga from May 24 - 31:
False alarm - Sullivan Drive, Lakefield Place, Hazelwood Place, Camino Pablo
Domestic dispute - Laird Drive
Traffic incident - Seapines Street, Moraga Way
Loud wedding 5/29/16: An anonymous caller reported loud music coming from the Hacienda de las Flores. Upon arrival, officers observed a wedding reception and a DJ playing amplified music in the courtyard. Police determined the music did not seem excessively loud, but contacted the groom to give him a heads up about the noise complaint. The party was over at 10 p.m. and there were no further complaints.
Loud party on Larch 5/28/16: When cops arrived, the noise of approximately 25 people in the backyard could be heard from the street. The resident was in violation of Chapter 9.08 of the Moraga Municipal Code, and was issued a warning notice.
Booze in backpack 5/27/16: Store management at Moraga's only large grocery store determined that a white male suspect in his 20s allegedly placed seven bottles of $90 wine into a black backpack and left the store without paying. Cops checked the area with negative results. Closed circuit video provided by the store was booked in to evidence. A criminal oenophile who clearly appreciates the good stuff.
Golf cart key swiped 5/27/16: It was 11 p.m. when a victim reported to police that the key to his golf cart, which was left in the ignition, was taken. No information on suspects at this time. Rumor has it, there have been a number of golf cart incidents - so golfers hang on to your keys as you head to happy hour.
Assault 5/26/16: Campolindo High School staff reported an assault that happened on campus involving a substitute teacher and two students. No injuries were reported and the school took administrative action to resolve the issues. The victims didn't want any criminal action taken.
Traffic accident 5/26/16: A pedestrian was struck by a car as it backed out of a parking space on Ascot Court after 9 p.m. The pedestrian was taken by the fire department after she complained of pain to her lower extremities.
Other crimes occurring in Moraga from May 24 - 31:
False alarm - Sullivan Drive, Lakefield Place, Hazelwood Place, Camino Pablo
Domestic dispute - Laird Drive
Traffic incident - Seapines Street, Moraga Way
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA