Patriotic party 7/04/16: A group of high school students at a home on Camino Peral gathered to celebrate our nation's birthday. Police responded to a report of subjects smoking marijuana, but when they arrived, no pot was found. However, there were 10 young adults hanging out in the garage with alcohol. Since it was 11 p.m. the resident was issued a warning notice about loud or unruly parties. What would Thomas Jefferson do?
Mystery projectile breaks car window 6/30/16: Near the intersection of Moraga Road and Moraga Way, a woman reported that while she was driving, the right front window was struck by an unknown projectile and shattered. She didn't see any subjects who may have thrown or shot something at the window. Police searched the area, but didn't find anything.
Traffic accident 6/30/16: Two cars collided at the intersection of School Street and Country Club Drive in a non-injury accident during the afternoon. Cops took pictures and information was exchanged, but no drama ensued.
Drunk while parked 6/28/16: Police contacted the sole occupant of a vehicle parked on Canyon Road and could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the car. Thank goodness the driver had parked the car, because the subject was determined to be extremely intoxicated and was taken into custody without incident and booked for public intoxication. Lesson: don't drink and not drive, or drive.
Burglary 6/28/16: A Buckingham Drive resident reported that an unknown person recently entered his garage and stole several items. Officers were able to identify a suspect and recover the stolen property. The case was submitted to the District Attorney's office for prosecution.
Suspicious person 6/28/16: Not far from Buckingham Drive, on Francisca Drive, police were notified about a young adult acting suspiciously inside an open garage. Cops located the suspect during an area search. During the search the suspect was identified as being responsible for several recent burglaries. Some of the stolen property was recovered.
Some good crime news: Moraga is No. 9 according to Niche 2016 Best Places rankings in their safest places to live in California category, besting Orinda at No. 20 and Lafayette at No. 47. Check it out on www.Niche.com
Other crimes occurring in Moraga from June 28 - July 5:
Identity theft - Louise Court
False alarm - Hardie Drive, Hazelwood Place, St. Andrews Drive
Bike stolen - Saint Mary's College
Mystery projectile breaks car window 6/30/16: Near the intersection of Moraga Road and Moraga Way, a woman reported that while she was driving, the right front window was struck by an unknown projectile and shattered. She didn't see any subjects who may have thrown or shot something at the window. Police searched the area, but didn't find anything.
Traffic accident 6/30/16: Two cars collided at the intersection of School Street and Country Club Drive in a non-injury accident during the afternoon. Cops took pictures and information was exchanged, but no drama ensued.
Drunk while parked 6/28/16: Police contacted the sole occupant of a vehicle parked on Canyon Road and could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the car. Thank goodness the driver had parked the car, because the subject was determined to be extremely intoxicated and was taken into custody without incident and booked for public intoxication. Lesson: don't drink and not drive, or drive.
Burglary 6/28/16: A Buckingham Drive resident reported that an unknown person recently entered his garage and stole several items. Officers were able to identify a suspect and recover the stolen property. The case was submitted to the District Attorney's office for prosecution.
Suspicious person 6/28/16: Not far from Buckingham Drive, on Francisca Drive, police were notified about a young adult acting suspiciously inside an open garage. Cops located the suspect during an area search. During the search the suspect was identified as being responsible for several recent burglaries. Some of the stolen property was recovered.
Some good crime news: Moraga is No. 9 according to Niche 2016 Best Places rankings in their safest places to live in California category, besting Orinda at No. 20 and Lafayette at No. 47. Check it out on www.Niche.com
Other crimes occurring in Moraga from June 28 - July 5:
Identity theft - Louise Court
False alarm - Hardie Drive, Hazelwood Place, St. Andrews Drive
Bike stolen - Saint Mary's College
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA