Police Blotter: Archstone Apartments Might Consider A Rent Rebate This Month

There were at least three calls last week regarding incidents at the Archstone Apartments in Las Flores, including two that resulted in arrests.

The most serious occurred after a woman called the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Friday evening about a fight she witnessed between four men near one of the community pools at the apartment complex. According to the woman, three men assaulted another man before driving away in a dark green four-door sedan. The victim then sat by a woman next to the pool.

When deputies arrived, they were unable to locate the victim or the caller. The woman called back, saying that she couldn’t meet officers, because she was putting her daughter down for a nap. The victim had apparently made his way back home.

Deputies called for backup when they saw a man—who matched the description of one of the suspects—run to the back of one of the buildings in the complex. Deputies detained and arrested the suspect, a 19-year-old man. The Orange County Fire Authority was on its way to treat the man, who had a minor head wound. Deputies escorted the suspect to Mission Hospital, before sending him to the Central Mens Jail, where he is being held on $50,000 bail.

The call came in around 5 p.m. on Friday from the 700 block of Sable.

Neighbor’s dog devours a woman’s tortoises

A Coto de Caza woman wanted to speak to an Orange County Sheriff deputy Sunday morning about her neighbor’s dog, who entered her yard and ate some of her tortoises while injuring another. The woman felt threatened by her neighbor and was unsure what would happen next.

The call came in around 9 a.m. on Sunday, from Lilac Lane.

Fight breaks out over a scratched vehicle

A woman said she was being attacked by another woman in front of her Rancho Santa Margarita residence Sunday afternoon. The woman’s son was trying to protect her from the attacks that stemmed from an argument about a scratched vehicle. 

According to the woman, two teen-aged boys, one teen-aged girl and one woman argued with her before bending the gas tank on her car, damaging it. The suspects then walked away, back to their apartment. 

Deputies arrived to find the woman shaking, with scratches on her arm.They detained three people and arrested a 36-year-old woman, who was released from the Intake Release Center after posting bond. An officer also brought one of the youths to juvenile hall.

The call came in around 5 p.m. on Sunday, from Picazo.

Suspect shoots something at Coto de Caza guard shack

A caller said someone shot something at the Coto de Caza guard shack early Monday morning. The object broke the outside window of the double-paned glass.

The call came in around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, from Oso Parkway and Coto de Caza Drive.

The following is a summary report of calls from Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Trabuco Canyon and Las Flores to the Orange County Sheriff's Department from July 29 to August 1.

Trespassing 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 300 block of Sable. An employee from Archstone Apartments said there has been an ongoing problem with a prior tenant who keeps returning and breaking into units. The employee wanted the man arrested and wanted to file a report against him. Deputies arrived and arrested a 20-year-old man, who was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Disturbance 7:05 p.m. Friday, 400 block of Sable. A caller from the Archstone Apartments wanted a deputy to look for two men hanging out in the parking lot near the leasing office. One of the men was carrying a tire iron.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 11:29 p.m. Monday, 21800 block of Avenida de las Fundadores. A caller saw two teen-aged boys shooting some sort of gun at the play equipment located between Cielo Vista Elementary school and the preschool.

Suspicious Person in Vehicle 8:18 p.m. Monday, on Via Cuidado. A caller said three people were smoking marijuana inside a silver Toyota RAV-4.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 9:12 p.m. Monday, on Via Carino. A man heard another man say he was leaving a briefcase near a garbage can.

Open Window 7:51 p.m. Monday, 21300 block of Avenida de las Flores. A caller saw a smashed window on a room near the library of Trabuco Mesa Elementary school. 

Petty Theft 5:55 p.m. Monday, 30600 block of Santa Margarita Parkway. A man from Target’s security team said a teen-aged girl had stolen merchandise from the store.

Prowler 12:49 a.m. Monday, on Invernary. A woman said a man, holding a flashlight, was peering over her back fence, asking her if she wanted to have sex with him.

Traffic Stop 11:29 p.m. Sunday, on Antonio Parkway and Avenida Empresa. Deputies arrested a 26-year-old man, who had a warrant for his arrest. He was released from the Central Mens Jail after posting bond.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 1:40 p.m. Sunday, on Antonio Parkway and Oso Parkway. A man called to say an irate man stormed into Starbucks.

Disturbance 3:59 a.m. Sunday, on Silktassel. An informant said two people were fighting outside of his home. One of the people was clad only in his underwear.

Disturbance 6:23 p.m. Saturday, on Via Amistosa. A caller saw three men in a fistfight. One of the men was bleeding from his head. Deputies escorted one of the victims to Mission Hospital, but were unable to locate the suspects.

Disturbance 5:37 p.m. Saturday, on Trabuco Ridge Road and Live Oak Canyon Road. A caller said a man was standing in the middle of the street near the general store, screaming at people driving in passing cars, saying he would shoot them.

Shots Heard 2:57 a.m. Saturday, on Hedgeland. A woman said she heard two gunshots coming from the back of her residence. She also heard a third shot, which came from Oakmont. Deputies found a group of youths, who were lighting off fireworks on Oakmont.

Disturbance—Mechanical 11:29 p.m. Friday, on Azalaea. A caller heard someone hammering.

Pedestrian Check 10:07 p.m. Friday, 22300 block of Antonio Parkway. Deputies arrested an 18-year-old man, who is being held without bail at the Central Mens Jail.

Assist Outside Agency 11:45 a.m. Friday, 21600 block of Plano Trabuco Road. The Orange County Fire Authority needed assistance with a person who was unconscious at Jack in the Box.

Grand Theft 9:44 a.m. Friday, 31900 block of La Subida Drive. An informant saw a suspect, driving a white and gray water truck, steal water from a fire hydrant.

You can read about more incidents on the Orange County Sheriff's Department blotter.