Street Beat: Feb. 4 to Feb 9, 2022
Friday, Feb. 4
DUI. A 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. She was held on a $2,500 bail.
DUI....
Street Beat: Jan. 27 to Feb. 4, 2022
Thursday, Jan. 27
Bench warrant. Robert Mychal Arayata, Jr., 27, was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant. He was held on a $2,500 bail.
Drug...
Street Beat: Jan. 19 to Jan. 25, 2022
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Assault. Michael Matheau Strauss, 35, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor battery. He was held on a $1,000 bail.
Bench...
Street Beat: Jan. 13 to Jan. 18, 2022
Thursday, Jan. 13
Disorderly conduct. Justin Talmage Pachoco, 36, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor solicitation of a lewd act, misdemeanor indecent exposure, parole violation,...
Street Beat: Jan. 6 to Jan. 11, 2022
Editor’s Note: The Laguna Beach Police Department informed the Independent on Jan. 6 that it would discontinue its practice of routinely providing redacted emergency...
Street Beat: Dec. 29, 2021 to Jan. 1, 2022
Wednesday, Dec. 29
Disturbance. 300 block of 3rd St. 1:06 p.m. The reporting party stated there was a female patient throwing chairs outside the location...
Street Beat: Dec. 22 to Dec. 28, 2021
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Petty theft. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Road. 6:42 p.m. Two wireless speakers were stolen near the Laguna Food Pantry. The estimated...
Street Beat: Dec. 16 to Dec. 19, 2021
Thursday, Dec. 16
Disturbance. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 1:04 p.m. Two men were involved in a verbal altercation south of the playground. Officers...
Street Beat: Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, 2021
Thursday, Dec. 9
Unlawful firearm. North Coast Highway and El Morro. 2:30 a.m. Officers conducted a vehicle search after stopping a vehicle. Zachary Scott Brickner,...
Street Beat: Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2021
Wednesday, Dec. 1
DUI. South Coast Highway and Wesley Drive. 12:53 p.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He...
Street Beat: Nov. 24 to Nov. 27, 2021
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Drunk driving. Laguna Canyon Road and SR-73. 8:28 p.m. A black Ford Mustang was reported for swerving. A 24-year-old man was arrested...
Street Beat: Nov. 17 to Nov. 21, 2021
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Drunk driving. 30600 block of Coast Hwy. 10:12 p.m. A 57-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. She...
Street Beat: Nov. 11 to Nov. 16, 2021
Thursday, Nov. 11
Drug possession. 900 block of S. Coast Hwy. 9:31 p.m. A white dodge Dodge sedan was reported for swerving. After officers searched...
Street Beat: Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2021
Saturday, Nov. 6
Drunk driving. 20600 block of Laguna Canyon Road. 1:23 a.m. A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. She was...
Street Beat: Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2021
Friday, Oct. 29
Robbery. 100 block of S. Coast Hwy. 7:30 a.m. A man took a drink and snacks from Village Mart. Joseph Samuel Rotuna,...