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On 8/24/2003, at approximately 2100 hours, officers from this department responded to 7410 Curry Avenue to investigate a report of a burglary in progress. Witnesses reported seeing a male subject park his bicycle along the wall of the residence and enter the garage through a side door. Officer Leone was first to arrive and located the suspect in a crouch along the rear outside wall of the garage.

Arrested was Rick Wallace Carter, a 32-year-old resident of Oakland. The suspect was booked on a charge of first degree burglary and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/20/2003, at approximately 2100 hours, Officer Barr responded to Safeway where a shoplift had occurred. According to Safeway employees, a female subject and her niece had concealed a variety of items inside their purses and left the store without making payment.

Arrested was Tara Lanell Stafford, a 34-year-old resident of Oakland. Her 15 year-old niece was released to a parent at the scene. Stafford was booked on a charge of second degree burglary and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/20/2003, at approximately 2225 hours, Officer Purdy responded to 1715 Elm Street to assist other officers with a detained subject. When it was discovered that the detainee was on parole for narcotic violations, suspected methamphetamine and a crack pipe was located on his person during a search.

Arrested was Rickey Renell Dennis, a 43-year-old resident of Richmond. The suspect was booked on charges of possession for sales, possession of drug paraphernalia, parole revocation and possession of a switchblade. Upon completion of booking, Dennis was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/20/2003, at approximately 1700 hours, officers from this department responded to Pep Boys to investigate an alarm call. When Officer Tang arrived, he noticed that the service bay door, located at the east corner of the building, was elevated approximately two inches. During a perimeter check, Officer Tang observed a subject inside the store and radioed for cover. Officer Tang took a position at the rear of the business and took the suspect in custody when he crawled out from under a bay door. The suspect admitted that he had entered the store to steal merchandise that he could later sell.

Arrested was Earl Johnson, a 59-year-old resident of Richmond. The suspect was booked on a charge of second degree burglary and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/19/2003, at approximately 1613 hours, Sgt. Cliatt responded to Albertson’s where two shoplifters were being detained. According to employees, the subjects selected and concealed a variety of merchandise worth approximately 440.00 and exited the store without making payment.

Arrested were Josue Lopez Yanes, an 18-year-old resident of the Bay Area and a 15 year-old juvenile. During a search of Yanes, Sgt. Cliatt suffered a laceration to his finger caused by a razor blade that was face-up in the pant coin pocket. Yanes was booked on a charge of 2nd degree burglary and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. The juvenile was similarly charged and taken to Juvenile Hall

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and Juvenile Probation to seek a complaint and to determine disposition of the juvenile.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/18/2003, at approximately 1340 hours, Officer Doty contacted a resident in the 6500 block of Stockton Avenue who reported that her vehicle, an ’83 Toyota Camry, had just been stolen. After the vehicle information was broadcast to other neighboring agencies, Officer Lewandoski of the Kensington Police Department located the vehicle near the intersection of Liberty Street and Eureka Avenue. The vehicle fled and came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the Elm Street and Moeser Lane intersection. The driver fled and was later located and taken into custody near Lexington Avenue and Waldo Lane.

Arrested was a 16-year-old male resident of Richmond. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department on a charge of auto theft and transported to Juvenile Hall in Martinez.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa County Juvenile Probation Department for disposition.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/17/2003, at approximately 0950 hours, Officer Wong came upon a suspicious vehicle in the target parking lot. As he approached the car, Officer Wong noticed that the occupants were in the rear seat and partially clothed. After separating the male and female occupants, Officer Wong learned that he had interrupted a sexual act. Because the female occupant was 17 years of age and the male 19, Officer Wong took the male subject into custody.

Arrested was Jonathan McClain, a 19-year-old resident of Richmond. McClain was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department on a felony charge of oral copulation with a minor and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case was presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office who declined to prosecute because of the closeness in age and the questionable veracity of the victim.

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On 8/17/2003, at approximately 0300 hours, Officer Tang made a traffic stop that took place in the parking lot of the Terrace Motel (10869 San Pablo Avenue). The driver was contacted and it was quickly revealed that he was on active parole. The driver was found to be in possession of suspected rock cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Arrested was Dana Anthony Beamon, a 46-year-old resident of Berkeley. Beamon was booked on a variety of narcotic violations and parole revocation. Following his booking, Beamon was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/14/2003, at approximately 0630 hours, Officer Wong observed a female seated at the bus stop near the intersection of Manila and San Pablo Avenue. Officer Wong recognized the subject and recalled that her probation had been revoked. A check of warrants revealed that there was in fact a no bail for her arrest. While attempting to take the subject into custody she resisted violently and bit Officer Wong on his hand and spat on Corporal Horgan.

Arrested was Gladys Marie Pierson, a 40-year-old resident of Richmond. Pierson was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department on charges of battery on a peace officer, resisting arrest and probation revocation. Upon completion of booking, Pierson was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

The El Cerrito Police Department will seek a formal complaint with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Sergeant Maples at: (510) 215-4423.

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On 8/13/03, at approximately 1930 hours, Officer Purdy and Corporal Bonini contacted the occupant of a vehicle parked in front of a residence located at 10883 San Pablo Avenue. During a consensual search, a small amount of suspected controlled substance was located inside a backpack that belonged to the vehicle occupant.

Arrested was Elizabeth Celia Roberts, a 50-year-old resident of Pinole. Roberts was booked on a charge of possession (of controlled substance-methamphetamine) and released pending lab analysis.

The El Cerrito Police Department later submitted this case to the Contra Costa County District Attorney who declined to prosecute due to the quantity of narcotics.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Keith at: (510) 215-4419.

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On 8/11/2003, at approximately 1500 hours, Officer Wentworth contacted a female in the front lobby of the police department about a case of domestic violence that occurred at 1715 Elm Street. According to the victim, she had been beaten and locked in a closet for a day and a half by a male subject she had been dating for several months. The victim escaped and sought medical attention for her injuries.

On 8/12/2003, the suspect was contacted and taken into custody in front of 10883 San Pablo Avenue. Arrested was James Foreman, a 34-year-old resident of El Cerrito. Foreman was booked on a charge of domestic violence and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/07/2003, at approximately 1643 hours, Officer Barr responded to 1423 Norvell Street to investigate a report of a burglary that had just occurred. According to the victim/resident, he was asleep at his home when a group of male subjects ran into his home and began smashing things with a baseball bat. The resident fled on foot and called the police from several blocks away.

Several witness reported seeing a large group of males, 18-20 years, (white, Asian and black), wearing white t-shirts, running southbound on Norvell Street from Gladys Avenue. According to some witnesses, approximately 4-5 of the subjects were carrying sticks or baseball bats.

In addition to the items that were vandalized inside the victim’s home, a large portable stereo was stolen during the incident.

Witness information provided police with descriptions of numerous suspect vehicles. One of the vehicles was later located and impounded by Albany P.D. Items located inside the trunk of the vehicle linked the car to the crime.

The investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/11/2003, at approximately 1500 hours, Officer Wentworth contacted a female in the front lobby of the police department about a case of domestic violence that occurred at 1715 Elm Street. According to the victim, she had been beaten and locked in a closet for a day and a half by a male subject she had been dating for several months. The victim escaped and sought medical attention for her injuries.

On 8/12/2003, the suspect was contacted and taken into custody in front of 10883 San Pablo Avenue. Arrested was James Foreman, a 34-year-old resident of El Cerrito. Foreman was booked on a charge of domestic violence and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to seek a complaint.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/07/2003, at approximately 1643 hours, Officer Barr responded to 1423 Norvell Street to investigate a report of a burglary that had just occurred. According to the victim/resident, he was asleep at his home when a group of male subjects ran into his home and began smashing things with a baseball bat. The resident fled on foot and called the police from several blocks away.

Several witness reported seeing a large group of males, 18-20 years, (white, Asian and black), wearing white t-shirts, running southbound on Norvell Street from Gladys Avenue. According to some witnesses, approximately 4-5 of the subjects were carrying sticks or baseball bats.

In addition to the items that were vandalized inside the victim’s home, a large portable stereo was stolen during the incident.

Witness information provided police with descriptions of numerous suspect vehicles. One of the vehicles was later located and impounded by Albany P.D. Items located inside the trunk of the vehicle linked the car to the crime.

The investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422.

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On 8/03/2003, at approximately 1132 hours, Officer Greenwood investigated a report involving a threatening statement that was allegedly made by a subject to a citizen while at the bus stop located on San Pablo Avenue @ Moeser Lane. According to the victim, the subject made statements about sticking him in the neck with a needle. When officers approached the subject, he attempted to throw away a syringe.

Arrested was Jason Handlos, a 34-year-old resident of Albany. Handlos was booked on a charge of terrorist threats and also for a battery warrant out of Albany. Subsequent to this arrest, Handlos was also identified as the suspect in another terrorist threat case that was reported two days earlier to Officer Leone. Handlos was later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

The El Cerrito Police Department will seek formal complaints with the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422

Crime Stoppers:
We-TIP: 1(800) 78-CRIME

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On 8/03/2003, at approximately 1132 hours, Officer Greenwood investigated a report involving a threatening statement that was allegedly made by a subject to a citizen while at the bus stop located on San Pablo Avenue @ Moeser Lane. According to the victim, the subject made statements about sticking him in the neck with a needle. When officers approached the subject, he attempted to throw away a syringe.

Arrested was Jason Handlos, a 34-year-old resident of Albany. Handlos was booked on a charge of terrorist threats and also for a battery warrant out of Albany. Subsequent to this arrest, Handlos was also identified as the suspect in another terrorist threat case that was reported two days earlier to Officer Leone. Handlos was later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

The El Cerrito Police Department will seek formal complaints with the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Zink at: (510) 215-4422

Crime Stoppers:
We-TIP: 1(800) 78-CRIME

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On 8/01/2003, at approximately 0050 hours, Officer Wentworth stopped a vehicle in the Albertson’s parking lot after observing a traffic violation. Officer Wentworth contacts the driver and two passengers. The vehicle is searched pursuant to the driver’s terms of his probation and suspected narcotics are located in the rear passenger compartment. The driver and front passenger were taken into custody.

Arrested were Mark Nepomuceno a 29-year-old resident of Las Vegas, and Eric McGuire a 22-year-old resident of American Canyon. Both subjects were booked on a charge of narcotic influence and Nepomuceno was additionally charged for possession of controlled substance. Both subjects were later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility

The El Cerrito Police Department will seek formal complaints with the Contra Costa County District Attorney. Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Keith at: (510) 215-4420.

Crime Stoppers:
We-TIP: 1(800) 78-CRIME

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On 7/09/2003, at approximately 2225 hours, Officer Leone responded to Target to investigate a report of embezzlement. According to a Target employee, a female associate had been caught on video tape stealing money from her register. The internal investigation revealed that the employee had stolen over $1,300.00 over a period of several days.

Arrested was a 17 year-old female resident of Berkeley who was booked on a charge of embezzlement and released to her parent. This case will be submitted to the Contra Costa County Juvenile Probation Department.

Any questions regarding this case should be directed to Detective Savko at: (510) 215-4419.