A routine midnight check of a public park led police to recover two assault rifles stolen days earlier in Fountain Valley and arrest a possible suspect Wednesday, Jan. 27.
One of two men outside a vehicle in Alta Laguna Park with its doors open fled after a jailer informed them the park was closed, Sgt. Tim Kleiser said.
Officers arrived to detain the second individual, Kyle Enoka, 23, of Fountain Valley, who was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of a concealed firearm and misdemeanor methamphetamine possession. Police seized a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and Ruger rifle and .09 grams of meth, Kleiser said.
Six Businesses Fall Prey to Phony Bills
A 15-year-old Compton youth, who allegedly used fake $100 bills to make purchases at six local businesses Saturday, Jan. 30, was detained by police, but not arrested.
Sgt. Tim Kleiser said detectives intend to investigate the incident. In recent weeks, other local merchants have experienced similar losses. Police have yet to determine if the recent incident is linked to others, Kleiser said.
Devise a Super Bowl Game Plan
Extra police officers on special DUI saturation patrols will be keeping an eye on the Super Bowl game clock Sunday, Feb. 7, aiming to stop and arrest impaired driving during and following the game.
If spectators plan on drinking, police urge designating a sober driver to get you home safely. “Drunk driving is completely preventable,” Lt. Jeff Calvert said in a statement. “All it takes is a little planning. We want fans to remember that it’s a choice. Drink or drive, but never do both.”
Streetbeat
Monday, Jan. 25
Property. 1200 Starlit Dr. 9 a.m. A resident reported finding mail scattered on Morningside, Saling and Regatta drives.
Traffic collision. 700 block of Nyes Pl. 10:49 a.m. A driver who plowed into a parked car near Balboa claimed he swerved to avoid a downhill vehicle that left the area.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Grand theft. 30800 block of S. Coast Hwy. 8 p.m. A wallet and cell phone was stolen at an exercise studio.
DUI. 100 block of Coast Hwy. 9 p.m. A 67-year-old Crestline man was arrested for DUI in the wake of a report about a driver on the wrong side of the road.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Animal calls. 28900 block of Sommet du Monde. 8:25 a.m. Kibble found in the area and examined by a crime lab was found not to have been poisoned.
Fraud. 1500 block of Tahiti Ave. 1:15 p.m. A fraudulent $605 charge had been made to a credit card.
Traffic stop. 300 block of N. Coast Hwy. Mark Robert Meisenheimer, 55, of Newport Beach, was arrested for suspicion of DUI and held for $10,000 bail due to a prior offense.
Fire. 2500 block of Glenneyre St. 9:24 p.m. A blaze ignited at a house under construction.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Battery. City limits north. 2:17 a.m. Michael Charles, 57, of Aliso Viejo, was arrested for suspicion of assault after a Uber driver reported an attack by a passenger.
Vandalism. 2600 block of Victoria Dr. 9:15 a.m. Anthony Pham, 24, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism following a report about a rock thrown threw a window. Police discovered three homes with similar damage. Bail was set at $20,000.
Automated license plate reader. S. Coast Hwy. 12:52 p.m. Adrian Mark Vanbrock, 55, of Escondido, allegedly behind the wheel of a car stolen in Alhambra on Jan. 18, was arrested for suspicion of auto theft and held for $20,000 bail.
Traffic stop. 200 block of Jasmine St. 1:47 p.m. Joseph Ward Clark, 28, of Santa Ana, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Warrant service. 500 block of Forest Ave. 2:46 p.m. Ed Emmanuel, 52, of Laguna Niguel, was arrested for a San Diego sheriff’s fraud warrant with a $250,000 bail.
Friday, Jan. 29
Traffic stop. Diamond St. 12:04 a.m. A 23-year-old Laguna Niguel woman was cited for DUI.
Detective activity. 100 block of San Tropez Court. 8:31 p.m. Joshua Rodriguez, 22, of Laguna Beach, was arrested for DUI warrants.
Saturday, Jan. 30
Public intoxication. 12:42 a.m. 1700 block of S. Coast Hwy. A 53-year-old Huntington Beach man was cited for DUI and resisting arrest.
Traffic stop. Wilson St. 2:59 a.m. A 20-year-old Laguna Niguel man was cited for DUI.
Traffic stop. 100 block S. Coast Hwy. 3:22 a.m. A 49-year-old Redlands man was cited for DUI.
Warrant arrest. 500 block of Forest Ave. 5:46 p.m. Jay William Tran, 31, of Rosemead, who was wanted for a $100,000 Los Angeles sheriff’s robbery and attempted extortion warrant, turned himself in. The report didn’t say why.
Sunday, Jan. 31
DUI. Ruby St. 12:01 a.m. A 41-year-old Costa Mesa man was cited for DUI
