The Sun incorrectly reported that a young man was convicted in connection with a Rossmoor home invasion in the Aug. 2 Crime Log.
The defendant was actually convicted of receiving stolen goods in an unrelated criminal case.
Tyler James Compton on July 14 pled guilty to being under the influence of a controlled substance. In a separate case, he also pled guilty to receiving stolen goods and second degree burglary.
However, the guilty pleas were unrelated to Rossmoor home invasion case of Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011.
According to Farah Emami, spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Compton pled guilty to receiving stolen goods at a party that he attended.
Compton was arrested and charged with the robbery the day after it occurred.
He was eventually charged with six counts stemming from both that incident and the party.
Emami said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department continued investigating the case after Compton’s arrest and as a result, the charges stemming from the Rossmoor case were dismissed. Compton will, as previously reported, have to serve three years probation and spend a year in the county jail.
City Council to review police grant funds
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Aug. 13, to discuss the intended use of supplemental law enforcement funds by the Seal Beach Police Department.
Crime Log Compiled
by Charles M. Kelly
IN SEAL?BEACH
Monday, July 23
Extra Patrol Checks Requested—9:29 a.m.—Catalina Avenue—The caller reported being concerned about an increase in transients on the Hill and requested extra patrol checks for them.
Extra Patrol Checks Requested—1:41 p.m.—Riversea Road—The caller requested extra patrol checks because of on-going problems with vandalism in the mobile home park.
Property Destruction—1:58 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—A citizen called the Seal Beach Police Department about a ballistics vest that was turned into the caller for destruction. Report taken.
Traffic Hazard—2:10 p.m.—7th Street—The caller said a contractor was blocking the parking spots in the street while cutting rolls of carpet. Assisted.
Disturbance—10:19 p.m.—10th Street and Electric Avenue—The caller said four or five juveniles, all of them in their teens, were placing items on the roadway and then runnning when cars drove by. One of the juveniles was wearing strips. The caller could provide no further description. Counseled.
Speeding or Racing Vehicles—10:32 p.m.—Marina Drive and 4th Street—The caller could hear vehicles racing up and down her street.
She did not know how many vehicles were involved.
She thought they were drag racing. A second caller said that the noise came from a single vehicle, a Corvette, and that the four occupants left the vehicle. The caller said the vehicle was parked on 4th Street near the circle.
Tuesday, July 24
Petty Theft Report—7:30 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—Someone took nine batteries from construction equipment sometime during the night. The caller apparently did not know the collective value of the batteries. Report taken.
Dead Animal—8:17 a.m.—Main Street and Ocean Avenue—Police uunit 107 while on service found two dead pelicans, one on the sand near Lifeguard tower 2 and the other on the sand near the east jetty. Referred to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Illegally Parked Vehicle—8:39 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said an 18 wheeler was parked in the fire lane with the engine running. Police unit 441 advised the truck driver against blocking the fire lane. The truck driver was making a delivery and agreed to move the truck as soon as he was finished. Disposition: party advised and will comply.
Counseling—2:50 p.m.—10th Street—The caller reported the possible theft of an antique rifle. The caller did not know when it went missing. Counseled. Report taken.
Possible Municipal Code Violation—3:52 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said an individual had been camping out on the beach overnight and living out of his van for the past four days. Police unit 141 contact the individual in the vehicle. He was advised about the Municipal Code.
Reckless Driver—3:55 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach Boulevard—A driver ran stop signs and made obscene hand gestures. According to the caller, the driver was last seen passing Seal Beach Boulevard two minutes earlier. Referred to Long Beach Police Department.
Disturbance, Juveniles—10:36 p.m.—1st Street and Marina Drive—The caller said an unspecified number of juveniles were using the center divider as a skate ramp. As of 10:40 p.m., the log said the juveniles had left. The call was cancelled before a police unit could arrive.
Wednesday, July 25
Suspected Burglary Reported—9:09 a.m.—Fir Avenue—The caller said two women entered a house across the street through the front door when no one should be there. The caller said the homeowners were out of town.
Police unit S34 covered the rear of the residents while other police units attempted to contact the suspects at the front. It turned out the women were a cleaning crew.
Medical Aid—4:58 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—A woman was passing out on the playground below the Seal Beach Pier. Seal Beach Lifeguards and the Orange County Fire Authority were en route. The caller said the woman, possibly 65 years old, was not feeling well. The woman said she did not want medics. At 5 p.m., the log said her family had just walked up. Her family requested medics look at her. Thje police unit was cancelled before it arrived at the scene.
Disturbance—7:44 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway and 5th Street—The caller said a man in front of the laundromat was yelling at passing vehicles and people.
Thursday, July 26
Suspicious Vehicle—9:52 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said a car with the windows rolled down and no plates had been in the rear alley for the last three days. The caller thought the vehicle might have been stolen. Police unit 106 found a note on the vehicle that said the oil pump broke and that the driver would try to move the vehicle as soon as possible. No further police services were necessary.
Petty Theft—2:37 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—Loss: a Kitchen aid mixer valued at $500. Report taken.
Trespassing—4:09 p.m.—1st Street—The caller said there were two women in the jacuzi area. They were not residents and the caller wanted them kicked out. Police unit 107 advised the women against trespassing and they said they would comply.
Suspicious Circumstances—4:30 p.m.—Sea Breeze Drive—The caller said a man came to the door asking for access to the caller’s backyard. He had no identification. Police unit 107 contacted the vehicle that the man left in. He was a subcontractor. No further police services were necessary.
911 Hang-Up—7:35 p.m.—8th Street—The caller said a woman was hit in the head with a ball. The log did not say what kind of ball. The caller thought she needed medics. However, the reporting citizen on call back said that the woman did not need medics afterall. The call was cancelled prior to the dispatch of a police unit.
Possible Transient—8:47 p.m.—Elder Avenue—The caller said an individual who the caller described as a transient wearing very baggy, dirty clothes, was going door-to-door asking for cigarettes and money.
Friday, July 27
Identity Theft—12:27 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—Someone opened up a credit card account under the citizen’s name and used a mail box. According to the log, there was no crime at that time. The citizen was advised to contact the credit card company to confirm it was not her own account. She was also advised to contact the Seal Beach Police Department if in fact it was not her own account. Counseled.
Petty Theft Report—4:08 p.m.—10th Street—The crime apparently occurred between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Loss: a red Electra beach cruiser valued at $800. The bike was locked up to a post outside. When the caller came home, it was gone. Report taken.
Injured Animal—7:16 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said there was an injured pelican in her back yard. Referred to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Saturday, July 28
Disturbance, Noise—3:18 a.m.—1st Street—The caller said a group of 20 individuals just got out of a party bus and were hanging out, being loud.
Police unit 206 contacted the group and advised them to stop making noise. They said they would comply.
Grand Theft Report—4:57 p.m.—Central Avenue—Someone took business checks from the caller’s residence. Report taken.
Public Works Information—6:07 p.m.—Harvard Lane—The caller said a large branch from a tree was blocking the sidewalk. Police unit 206 confirmed that the tree branch was down.
However, it was not blocking the sidewalk or the street. It was only blocking parking. Cones were placed around the branch. Public Works was scheduled to respond on Monday, July 30.
Sunday, July 29
Suspicious Occupied Vehicle—12:01 a.m.—Hazelnut Avenue—The caller said two individuals in a car were talking loudly.
Police unit 206 contacted the individuals and found two residents who were coming home from church.
Dead Coyote—4:43 a.m.—Basswood and Lampson—The caller reported the remains of a large coyote in the number one westbound lane of Lampson Avenue, east of Basswood. Referred to Long Beach Police Department for Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Citizen Assist—5:12 p.m.—Main Street—The caller was making a deposit at an ATM, but put the deposit in the wrong slot and now it was stock in the machine.
IN LOS?ALAMITOS
Tuesday, July 31
Disturbance—6:31 p.m.—Howard Avenue—The caller reported hearing an altercation in the apartment next door. The caller heard screaming and people throwing things. The individuals involved were a man and a woman, both described as being in their 30s. Patrol contacted the couple, who checked out OK. The disturbance was a verbal altercation over a turkey sandwich.
Wednesday, August 1
Burglary—1:57 p.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard—The caller reported a woman in the store who had possibly removed the security tag from articles of clothing. The woman had been in the store for about 30 minutes and had not purchased anything. The security sensors had activated a few minutes prior, when she was near the front door. Police met the woman out in front of the store. She was arrested for two outstanding bench warrants.
Thursday, August 2
Broken Signal—9:59 a.m.—Orangewood and Los Alamitos—The caller said the signal was broken and allowing only one car at a time through. The caller said cars were running the red light and causing traffic jams.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, July 30
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—12:35 a.m.—Yellowtail Drive and St. Cloud Drive.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—3:59 a.m.—Quail Run Road.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—1:22 p.m.—Weatherby Road and Bradbury Road.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—3:33 p.m.—Kittrick Drive and Baskerville Road.
Tuesday, July 31
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—11:09 a.m.—Kensington Road and Bostonian Drive.
Wednesday, August 1
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—10:05 a.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—2:25 p.m.—An individual was arrested as a result of this call.—Loch Lomond Road.
Thursday, August 2
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—5:47 p.m.—Copa De Oro Drive.
Friday, August 3
Disturbance, Music or Party—2:07 a.m.—Copa De Oro Drive.
Saturday, August 4
Prowler—5:37 a.m.—Rowena Drive.
Ted Apodaca of the News-Enterprise contributed to this article.
