A Sampling of What the Morro Bay Officers
Have Been Taking Care of For Us in July
The following are merely highlights taken from hundreds of hours of work output of the Morro Bay Police Department's routine law enforcement, investigations, contacts, and follow-ups—if you can call anything in law enforcement "routine."
May 20th—Officers responded to a traffic collision at Quintana Road and Kennedy Way. There were no injuries, but the roadway had to be closed for approximately 40 minutes.
May 21st—Officers assisted the Harbor Patrol and the United States Coast Guard with a search for two overdue kayakers. The kayakers rented kayaks at about 11am and never returned. The search went on until midnight and resumed the next morning. An investigation revealed that the subjects who rented the kayaks may have provided false information to the owner of the shop and stole the kayaks.
May 21st—Officers responded to the 400 block of Oahu Street to investigate a report of an aggressive subject at the location. The Fire Department first responded to the call as a medical aid for a female who fell down the stairs. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of the husband for domestic violence.
May 24th—Officers responded to a report of a Morro Bay High School bus driver who had juveniles on the bus with marijuana. Officers cited the juveniles and notified the parents.
May 24th—Officers responded to a report of a male subject dressed in black looking in the windows of a business in the 2800 block of Main Street. Officers found the subject hiding in the bathroom of a business. The man was arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia, including a methamphetamine pipe.
Officers responded to a report of a wallet stolen from the counter at a business in the 400 block of Quintana Road. Officers viewed surveillance video and a suspect was identified and contacted at his residence. The investigation resulted in a District Attorney's filing on theft charges. The wallet was returned to the victim who was extremely grateful. Inside the wallet she had an irreplaceable wedding photo from 40 years ago.
June 10th—Officers stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Island and Java streets. Further investigation revealed the driver was unlicensed and on felony probation. After a search, one subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and being under the influence of a drug. A second subject in the vehicle was arrested for possession of marijuana without a prescription.
June11th—Officers responded to the 1500 block of Main Street to investigate a report of a quad runner that was stolen from an unlocked storage unit.
June 13th—Officers investigated a report of elder abuse at a residence in the 300 block of Kern Avenue.
In the early evening of June 13th—Officers responded to City Park to investigate a report of two female juveniles who where possibly under the influence. One of the juveniles was determined to be so intoxicated she was unable to care for her safety and on the verge of a medical emergency.
June 15th—Officers received a late report of possible child abuse involving a minor who is now in foster care in Morro Bay. Officers initiated an investigation.
June 18th—Officers responded to a residence in the 2200 block of Emerald Circle to investigate a report of a disturbance. This residence has multi-family generations living at one location that have not been getting along. Officers have responded to this residence numerous times. An assault report was taken and was filed with the District Attorney's Office. On June 21st, Officers again responded to this location and investigated a report of elder abuse.
June 19th—Officers responded to the 600 block of Fresno Avenue to investigate a report of a male subject who was exposing himself to other members of the residence. Officers arrived and the male subject came outside and began exposing his private parts to the officers. Officers arrested the subject for indecent exposure.
June 20th—Twice Officers responded to the 2000 block of Ironwood to investigate a report of thefts from unlocked vehicles.
LEAVING CARS AND HOMES UNLOCKED INVITES THEFT. LOCK UP!
June 20th—Officers responded to the 900 block of Morro Bay Blvd to investigate a late report of a theft. Officers took a report of a stolen computer, camera and camping equipment from an unlocked vehicle. The property was valued at $9,000.
June 21st—Officers responded to a disabled vehicle in the 900 block of Morro Bay Blvd. Investigation at the scene resulted in one subject being arrested for possession of methamphetamine and hypodermic needles.
June 22nd—Officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim at a residence in the 400 block of South Bay Blvd. Fire and ambulance personnel were staged nearby. Officers secured the scene and determined the call was related to self inflicted gunshot wounds. Fire and ambulance treated the subject and the victim was transported to Sierra Vista Hospital.
June 23rd—Officers with the assistance of SLO County probation personnel conducted a probation search of a residence in the 400 block of Kings Avenue. One subject was arrested for possession of a controlled narcotic and paraphernalia.
The Morro Bay Police are investigating three residences in the city. These locations have generated several complaints from neighbors and calls for service. The residences are located in the 300 block of Shasta, 400 block of Java and 400 block of Kings. The MBPD is looking into possible public nuisance violations.
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Photo of Morro Bay Police Car by Jerry Kirkhart |
