Police Blotter: Cook's Corner Is No Place For This Bull

How many times have we seen a movie that included a bull with a bad disposition?

A man spotted a bull running loose in the bike lane—on the appropriately named El Toro Road on Sunday morning—about 500 yards south of Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon. Fully understanding the damage that can be wrought by the business end of a bull, the informant contacted both Animal Control and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, hoping for assistance.

The man called back 20 minutes later saying that Animal Control had arrived and corralled the bull.

The call came in around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, from the 19100 block of El Toro Road.

Early morning brawl results in a broken nose

A man said a group of people were being loud on his Dove Canyon street early Sunday morning. He called back 20 minutes later after seeing 15 men involved in a brawl in the driveway across the street from his residence. The men were slowly making their way up the street toward Greenbrier.

Dove Canyon security arrived soon after the second call, helping a victim who had suffered a broken nose. The suspects left in a silver sedan and an unidentified vehicle. When deputies arrived, the victim refused medical assistance and didn’t want to press charges against anyone.

The call came in around 3 a.m. on Sunday, from Wakonda.

Gunshots ended up being people lighting off fireworks

Several Coto de Caza residents reported hearing gunshots being fired late Saturday night. The first caller said he heard gunshots coming from his neighborhood. Another caller heard them coming from the roundabout on Devonwood.

A third caller found the culprits—a group of people were lighting off M-80s in his cul-de-sac before running up a hill and into the house above.

The first call came in around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, and the second call came in around 10:30 p.m. Both calls originated from Summerside. The third call came in around 10:30 p.m., from Manchester Court.

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 September 30 to October 3.

Burglary Report 9:11 p.m. Sunday, on Wakonda. A caller said someone had stolen a silver MacBook Pro from his residence.

Drunk in Public 7:53 p.m. Sunday, on Antonio Parkway and Santa Margarita Parkway. A caller wanted deputies to look for an intoxicated man who was being rude to customers at the Mobil station.

Disturbance 6:26 p.m. Sunday, 21600 block of Plano Trabuco Road. An Albertson’s employee said a customer informed her that four men were fighting in front of the store.

Citizen Assist 2:53 p.m. Sunday, on Avenida del Corro. A man thought his mother was being scammed by her boyfriend.

Disturbance 1:34 p.m. Sunday, on Antonio Parkway and Santa Margarita Parkway. A caller complained about two men who were sitting in front of Carmelitos, drinking vodka and being belligerent. Deputies arrived and arrested a 49-year-old man, who was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Welfare Check 1:04 p.m. Sunday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and El Paseo. An informant said someone had left an infant unattended in a white Honda Accord that was parked in front of .

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 12:40 p.m. Sunday, on Via Amistosa. An informant noticed a disoriented-looking elderly man, wearing red Coca-Cola-branded pajama bottoms and a purple shirt, accompanied by a dog. The man was standing in the same spot for more than 20 minutes.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 8:29 a.m. Sunday, on Geranium. A caller said two men were sitting on a park bench drinking alcohol and urinating in the bushes.

Traffic Hazard 2:32 a.m. Sunday, on Antonio Parkway and the 241 toll road. A white Nissan sedan was blocking traffic lanes. Deputies arrested a 25-year-old man, who was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Traffic Stop 1:03 a.m. Sunday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and Antonio Parkway. Deputies arrested a 42-year-old woman, who was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Petty Theft 10:44 p.m. Saturday, 28600 block of Oso Parkway. A Chevron employee said two men stole beer from the store before taking off in a black Audi.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 10:24 p.m. Saturday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and Melinda Road. A caller said she thought there was drug activity going on in the bathroom at Melinda Park.

Patrol Check 10:01 p.m. Saturday, on Antonio Parkway and Oso Parkway. A caller said someone was throwing eggs at passing vehicles.

Disturbance—Auto Involved 9:05 p.m. Saturday, on Tijeras Creek and Antonio Parkway. A caller said a vehicle was doing donuts in a parking lot.

Traffic Stop 9:43 p.m. Saturday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and Avenida Empresa. Deputies arrested a 45-year-old man, who is being held without bail at the Central Mens Jail.

Disturbance 3:10 p.m. Saturday, 20800 block of Porter Ranch Road. A woman said her 16-year-old son was being aggressive with her.

Traffic Accident 3:13 a.m. Saturday, on Antonio Parkway and Vereda Laguna. A witness saw a blue GMC Envoy with dealer plates crash into several parked vehicles. Deputies arrived and detained one man, who had a bloody eye. They arrested the 29-year-old man for having a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit. He was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Disturbance 12:32 a.m. Saturday, on Via Prado. A woman said her boyfriend was yelling at her and throwing things around the house. She also said he threw a beer at her. Deputies arrived and arrested the 36-year-old man, who is being held on $50,000 bail at the Central Mens Jail.

Traffic Accident 11:08 p.m. Friday, on Bienvenidos and Antonio Parkway. Deputies arrested a 25-year-old man for having a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit. He was cited and released from the Intake Release Center.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 10:19 p.m. Friday, on Talega. A man said he thought something had died on the slope behind his home, because there was a very strong smell emanating from the area. Deputies were unable to find the source of the stench.

Disturbance-Music or Party 10:15 p.m. Friday, on Pasada Valiente. A caller said there was a loud party nearby, with some revelers being aggressive toward one another.

Suspicious Person/Circumstances 9:51 p.m. Friday, on Meandering Trail and Oso Parkway. A caller wanted a deputy to look for a group of 10 youths, who were smoking cannabis somewhere in Oak Tree park.

Disturbance—Music or Party 9:32 p.m. Friday, on Los Platillos. A caller said there was a loud party with possible underage drinking on his street.

Disturbance—Music or Party 9:22 p.m. Friday, on Vista del Verde and San Miguel. A caller complained about a loud party at the clubhouse.

Disturbance 8:37 p.m. Friday, on Lexington Way. A woman was involved in an argument with her boyfriend, who had been drinking that evening.

Vandalism Report 6:36 p.m. Friday, 19100 block of El Toro Road. A woman said two people were trying to get their Jeep into the area behind Cook’s Corner, but got stuck, damaging the property in the process.

Disturbance—Music or Party 6:14 p.m. Friday, on Via Petalos and Avenida de las Flores. A caller said people were drag racing on his street.

Welfare Check 1:55 p.m. Friday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and Avenida de las Flores. A woman tried to give money and toiletries to a man who was standing in the Lowe’s parking lot, holding a sign stating that he was homeless with cancer. The man became angry with the woman, and she was concerned about his condition.

Welfare Check 12:30 p.m. Friday, on Santa Margarita Parkway and Alicia Parkway. A caller wanted deputies to look for a woman who was last seen pacing back and forth on the bridge, looking over the edge.

Assist Outside Agency 12:34 a.m. Friday, 19100 block of El Toro Road. Animal Control needed assistance with a cat that was found on the east side of El Toro Road. The cat was injured but still alive.

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