A judge on Wednesday, May 2, dismissed the cocaine possession charge against a College Park East man who remains accused of attacking his mother with a sword.
Defendant Andrew Baoan Nguyen, 21, was in court for his preliminary hearing.
The case apparently ended with him being “held to answer,” which means he will be going to trial on three charges stemming from reportedly threating his mother with a 5-foot-long samurai sword on April 16. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 17, a procedure that usually follows a preliminary hearing when a criminal case is going to trial.
Nguyen is now charged with making criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm and a sentencing “enhancement” of using a dangerous weapon.
Authorities say Nguyen attacked his mother with a sword on April 16 during a family argument. She ran out of the house and down the street. She flagged down a passing Seal Beach Police Department patrol car.
According to the SBPD, Nguyen was not home when police arrived. An Orange County Sheriff’s Department unit spied his car on the 405 Freeway at about 7 p.m. that night. He was followed back to his Elder Avenue home, where he was arrested by Seal Beach PD.
At the time, police said he was under the influence of cocaine and in possession of cocaine.
According to the Orange County Superior Court website, Nguyen is still in custody. However, according to the Sheriff’s Department website, Nguyen—who was booked under the surname Nuguyenphuc—was released on bail at 2:38 p.m., Saturday, May 5.
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Los Al doctor arrested for burglarizing neighbor
A doctor who lives in Los Alamitos was arrested on April 24 for burglarizing a neighbor’s home.
Los Alamitos Police Capt. Bruce McAlpine said the doctor apparently entered the victim’s home multiple times over six months to steal prescription drugs.
McAlpine said Dr. Arnold Lonis Schinder, 54, would be charged with at least one count of burglary. He said detectives are working with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to determine what other charges might be filed.
Schinder, 54, was released on bail on April 25, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website.
So far, Schinder’s name does not appear on the Orange County Superior Court website.
McAlpine said that the victm, a neighbor of the doctor, noticed that some of his prescription medications were missing. The victim then set up surveillance to identify whoever might be stealing.
Crime Log Compiled
by Charles M. Kelly
IN SEAL?BEACH
Monday, April 23
Counseled—9:27 a.m.—16th Street—A citizen told police that someone hacked into the citizen’s Facebook account and posted inappropriate pictures there.
Grand Theft Report—11:23 a.m.—Edinger Avenue—The caller said an outboard motor was taken from a boat sometime over the weekend. The motor was valued at $5,000.
Tuesday, April 24
Bike Stop—10:43 a.m.—St. Cloud Drive and Seal Beach Boulevard—Police unit 106 arrested the bike rider for public drunkenness.
Welfare Check—3:56 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said a man in a wheelchair had been sitting in the parking lot for more than 30 minutes. The caller requested a check on the man’s welfare. At 4:06 p.m., the man’s son walked up and said his father was OK. Father and son then left the area. Matter solved.
Extra Patrol Check Requested—10:40 p.m.—Stanford Lane—The caller received second-hand information from a friend that his house might be toilet-papered that night. The caller asked the police to provide extra patrol checks. The beat unit was advised.
Wednesday, April 25
Dead Animals—7:57 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevad and Anchor—The caller reported two dead ducks in the northbound lanes. Seal Beach Police contacted Long Beach Animal Care Services. They said they had bagged and disposed of the ducks already.
Thursday, April 26
Disturbance, Noise—12:33 a.m.—10th Street—The caller said a moving truck in the alley was making a lot of noise. Counseled.
Health And Safety Code Violation Reported—11:04 a.m.—405 Freeway and Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller saw a woman in a vehicle sniffing something from a straw. Her car was last seen leaving the 405 Freeway at Seal Beach Boulevard. The caller did not know which direction she traveled.
Citizen Assist—1:58 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller had a customer present who said she needed to send her daughter $20,000. The caller thought someone might be attempting to commit fraud against the customer, an elderly woman. Police spoke with her son, who explained what his mother was trying to do. Bank employees then assisted the woman. Assisted.
Prowler—2:23 p.m.—Catalina Avenue—The caller was not present. The caller was relaying second-hand information from his daughter. The dispatcher spoke with the resident, who said she saw a man in the yard. Police unit M7 determined that the man was a landscaper.
Friday, April 27
Stray Animal—11:01 a.m.—Seal Beach—The caller said a small dog had been running in the area since 8 a.m. The dog was described as a tan Chihuahua with no collar. Referred to Long Beach Animal Care Services.
Municipal Code Violation—4:56 p.m.—Coastline Drive—The caller said two men were going door to door selling address curb painting services on the Hill and in the Cove area.
Suspicious Person—9:05 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—Someone was ringing the caller’s door bell. The caller didn’t see anyone. Police unit 241 contacted a food delivery man. He was on the wrong street. Matter solved.
911 Hang-up—9:05 p.m.—Marlin Avenue—A resident reported being frightened by someone knocking on the door. Police unit 206 contacted a group of juveniles who were apparently going around the neighborhood playing Ding-Dong-Ditch. Field interview.
Saturday, April 28
Vehicle Burglary—10:49 a.m.—Elder Avenue—The crime apparently occurred between 10 p.m., Friday, April 27, and the time of the call to police. Point of entry: unknown. Loss: a court reporting machine and computers. Report taken.
Bees—11:27 a.m.—Coastline Drive—The caller said a large swarm of bees was on the neighbor’s property. The caller was concerned for the safety of people walking to the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. Beat unit advised.
Medical Aid—6:05 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—Lifeguards were treating a man on the beach who was at first unconscious. However, once he was consious he was combative with the Lifeguards. Police arrested him for public drunkenness.
Disturbance, Juveniles—9:01 p.m.—Dogwood Avenue—The caller said juveniles were throwing orange cones at homes. A second caller said three juveniles were traveling eastbound on Dogwood Avenue from Fuischia and Candleberry. They were reportedly playing Ding Dong Ditch. At 9:28 p.m., the first caller told police that the juveniles were banging on the caller’s door. Police unit 241 apparently contacted the juveniles. They were advised to discontinue their behavior and said they would comply. The juveniles were released to a parent.
Sunday, April 29
Petty Theft—9:09 a.m.—First Street—Someone stole the fire pit from the caller’s front yard. No suspect information. The fire pit was valued at $200. The crime apparently occurred between midnight and 9 a.m.
Lifeguards—12:07 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said four to five men were refusing to move away from swimmers in the water. Lifeguards were present. Police unit 107 contacted the Lifeguards. The individuals in question said they would comply with the Lifeguards’ orders.
Vehicle Burglary—11:32 a.m.—North Gate Road—Someone broke into the rear passenger side door of the caller’s vehicle. Loss: miscellanous items. The crime apparently occurred between 8 a.m. and the time of the call to police.
Vehicle Burglary—1:21 p.m.—Fifth Street—The crime apparently occurred between 7:50 a.m. and the time of the call to police. Loss: a GPS and a laptop. Report taken.
IN LOS?ALAMITOS
Wednesday, April 23
Possible Burglary—1:45 a.m.—Chestnut Street—The caller reported hearing sounds like someone was trying to break into her garage. The caller said she heard lots of banging noises, but saw nothing. A patrol unit found no one near the garages. All doors were locked with pad locks and checked out OK.
Thursday, April 22
Possible Drug Deal—5:51 p.m.—Katella Avenue—The caller said he thought he saw a drug deal occur about two minutes before calling. The caller said a man about 30 years old with brown hair, wearing a baseball cap and all black, had handed a baggy to another man from a white Chevy Blazer. The other male was about 40 years old with short or shaved hair and wearing a white T-shirt. He was driving a white, lowered truck. Patrol was unable to locate the suspects.
Drugs—8:34 p.m.—Reagan Street—The caller reported seeing someone jump a fence onto nearby property, but had lost site of the individual. The caller then said the individual had jumped back over the fence onto Reagan Street. Patrol unit contacted the individual and there was no sign of forced entry or disturbance of the property. The man checked out OK and said he was looking for his cat.
Sunday, April 20
Area Check—10:15 a.m.—Calle Lee—The caller reported a continuing problem with the same white Honda Civic 4-door speeding down the street. The caller thought it might be someone who works in the area because it is a daily problem. A vehicle matching the description was located in a parking lot on Corporate Center, but the driver was gone on arrival of the police. The caller requested extra patrols during the daytime as the speeding was an almost daily occurance.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, April 30
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—4:53 p.m.—Weatherby Road.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—6:20 p.m.—Wembley Road.
Robbery Report—5:30 p.m.—Walker Lee Drive.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—9:10 p.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard.
Tuesday, May 1
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—12:01 p.m.—Druid Lane.
Wednesday, May 2
Burglary Report—7:48 a.m.—Tucker Lane—The log did not say if this was a vehicle or residential burglary.
Petty Theft Report—10:58 a.m.—Kittrick Drive.
Disturbance—10:12 p.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Thursday, May 3
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—12:11 p.m.—Kensington Road.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—5:36 p.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Burglary in Progress—10:45 p.m.—Kempton Drive—The log did not say if this was a vehicle or residential burglary.
Suspicious Vehicle—11:05 p.m.—Wallingsford Road and Huntley Drive.
Friday, May 4
Suspicious Vehicle—6:25 a.m.—Kensington Road.
Saturday, May 5
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—1:33 p.m.—Argyle Drive and Piedmont Avenue.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—2:08 p.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Vandalism Report—2:10 p.m.—Orangewood Avenue.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—5:56 p.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Disturbance, Music or Party—8:09 p.m.—Salmon Drive.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—9:28 p.m.—Kensington Road.
Disturbance—9:47 p.m.—Silverwood Drive.
Ted Apodaca of the News-Enterprise contributed to this article.
