SBPD to take back prescription drugs
On Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Seal Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to rid their homes of expired prescription pills or patches. The DEA cannot accept needles or liquids. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring your pills for disposal to the Leisure World Retirement Community front gate at 13533 Seal Beach Blvd.
IN SEAL?BEACH
Monday, September 18
Suspicious Occupied Car—7:54 a.m.—Beachcomber Drive—The caller said a man in a van had been parked in front of a neighbor’s home for the past 20 minutes. The caller said he was unknown to the area. Some details were blacked out in the log. Police contacted him and determined he was OK. No further law enforcement services were required.
Petty Theft Report—10:20 a.m.—Eighth Street—The caller reported two packages taken from the caller’s porch a “couple” of weeks ago. Suspect: unknown. Loss: coffee and an espresso machine. A few details were blacked out in the log. Report taken.
Suspicious Individuals—11:50 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller suspected a petty theft might possibly be in progress. Some details were blacked out in the log. A man and a woman were in the store. The man was taking items off hangers without looking at the price and putting the items in a mesh bag. According to the caller, the man kept looking around to see if he was being watched as he spoke on his Bluetooth device. The woman was in another part of the store, putting jeans in her bag. Police contacted the man by noon. Police contacted the woman by 12:01 p.m. Police interviewed them in the field. Police determined nothing had been stolen. No further law enforcement services were required.
Counseling—2:19 p.m.—Pelorus Avenue—The caller had his car shipped from Japan. The caller said the shipping company damaged the car. Police advised the caller that this was a civil matter between the caller, the shipping company and the caller’s automobile insurance provider.
Disturbance—3:13 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said a man who got a ride with her spit on her car. A few details were blacked out in the log. He was still sitting in front of the location as of 3:15 p.m., but was gone by 3:20 p.m. Police counseled the caller.
Welfare Check—7:43 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The caller told 911 that a man on the southbound side of Pacific Coast Highway was trying to wave down passing cars. Police unit 207 contacted the man. Some details were blacked out in the log. The man said he had left a mental hospital and needed to go back. By 8:01 p.m., the Orange County Fire Authority was present. Police interviewed the man in the field. At 8:10 p.m., police unit 207 transported the man to another location.
Possible DUI—9:21 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller told 911 that a car was weaving and almost hitting other cars. At 9:22 p.m., the car in question stopped at the red light at Seal Beach Boulevard. A few details were blacked out in the log. Police unit S22 had located the car in question by 9:25 p.m. Police had not yet seen any legal violations. At 9:27 p.m., the driver was slowing to a stop at Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway. It turned out the driver was not drunk. The driver was just elderly. Police apparently advised the motorist about driving safely.
Disturbance—9:32 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The caller told 911 that a man in the restroom was yelling and kicking the walls. A few details were blacked out in the log. By 9:30 p.m., police unit S22 had verbal contact with the man and tried to get him to come out. Police arrested Louis Anthony Chighisola on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Tuesday, September 19
Arrest—12:20 a.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller told 911 that a man and a woman were having a physical fight. A second man became physical with the first in defense of the woman. The woman walked toward the parking lot. As of 12:22 a.m., three men were still at the tower. By 12:25 p.m., police had contacted the men at 10th Street. One of the men was combative. Some details were blacked out in the log. Police arrested Kevin Guthrie on suspicion of domestic violence, public intoxication and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
Welfare Check—8:03 a.m.—Landing Avenue—The caller said a transient woman was lying on the sidewalk on 12th Street. The caller said children in the area were on their way to school. Police unit 107 contacted the transient woman. By 8:07 a.m., the woman was gathering her belongings and leaving.
Mentally Ill—10:42 a.m.—Main Street—The caller said a woman sitting in front of the location was cursing at passersby and talking to herself. She had been there since 8 a.m. The caller said she was making racial comments. Police unit 141 contacted her. By 11:29 a.m, she had left the area.
Disturbance—8:48 p.m.—Westminster Avenue—The caller said a man was refusing to leave. First he was inside, pulling his pants down. Then he went outside and went in the drive thru lane on foot. Police checked the area but were unable to locate him.
Wednesday, September 20
Bees—11:34 a.m.—Seal Way—The caller reported a large swarm of bees coming from a pipe in the roof of a home at the location. The caller said an elderly man was just sitting inside the house. Bees were starting to cover the caller’s house. Many details were blacked out in the log. Referred.
Suspicious Car—9:09 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—Police unit 206 contacted the occupant of a car. Many details were blacked out in the log. Based on a warrant, police arrested Ryan Joseph Dowe on suspicion of violating a protective order.
Thursday, September 21
Pedestrian Check—1:52 a.m.—Bradbury and Seal Beach Boulevard—Some details were blacked out in the log. Police unit S22 took a pedestrian into custody. The pedestrian admitted stumbling into trash cans. Police arrested Seth Raymond Angulo on suspicion of public intoxication.
Repossession—3:23 a.m.—Eighth Street—The caller said they were trying to repossess a car when the debtor ran the car into the tow truck. Some details were blacked out in the log. By 3:33 a.m., police had contacted the driver and the car. Police determined the entire matter was a civil issue. No crime had occurred. No further law enforcement services were required.
Arrest—7:33 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller said there was a continuing problem with a woman sleeping in front of the business. Many details were blacked out in the log.
Based on warrants, police arrested Maria Phillipursu on suspicion of vandalism and cutting down, destroying, or injuring any kind of wood or timber standing or growing upon the lands of another.
Business Burglary—8:25 a.m.—Westminster Avenue—Someone called 911 and hung up. When dispatch called back, they reached a business owner who reported the theft of a computer and cash from a cash drawer. The lock was broken. Police cleared the business. Report taken
Illegal Peddler—2:43 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster—The caller said members of a family were collecting money from passing cars. They were holding up signs and walking in traffic. Unit 106 told dispatch that he had just advised them to discontinue their activities and saw them get into a car.
Friday, September 22
Pedestrian Check—12:30 a.m.—Main Street—Police unit 241 stopped a pedestrian. Some details were blacked out in the log. Police arrested Andrew Parrish on suspicion of public intoxication.
Check Area—10:08 p.m.—Westminster Boulevard—The caller requested an area check for an individual who was throwing rocks at passing cars. The caller could provide no further description of the suspect. Police were unable to locate him.
Pedestrian Check—10:35 p.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller reported 20 individuals near a bonfire. Many details were blacked out in the log. Police detained four individuals. Police arrested Christian Luciano on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Police also arrested Cole Strickland on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
