Crime & Safety
Blotter: K9 Officer Koda Assisted in a Meth Bust
The El Cerrito Police Blotter for Aug. 24-26 includes an arrest for shoplifting at the CVS and two warrant arrests.
Editor's note: the El Cerrito Police Blotter is provided by the El Cerrito police department.
AUGUST 24, 2012
Warrant arrest – San Pablo Ave at Stockton Ave
Officer Jacala arrested a 36-year-old Richmond man, at 0218 hours, for a DUI warrant during a traffic stop.
AUGUST 25, 2012
Stolen vehicle – 1200 block of Elm Street
A 1993 Honda Prelude was stolen from the street sometime between 9:26 a.m. and 9:35 a.m.
Recovered stolen vehicle – 1400 block of Richmond Street
Corporal Wahrlich recovered the a stolen vehicle at approximately 11:06 a.m.
Stolen vehicle – 800 block of Balra Drive
A 1997 Honda Civic was stolen from the street sometime between 12:50 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Trespassing/drug possession – 1000 block of Navellier Street
Corporal Wahrlich arrested a 50-year-old Oakland man and a 29-year-old El Sobrante woman at 2:34 p.m. after he found them trespassing and in possession of methamphetamine.
AUGUST 26, 2012
Warrant arrest – Eastshore Blvd at Potrero Ave
Officer Li arrested a 35-year-old Oakland man, at 9:41 a.m. for a warrant during a suspicious vehicle check.
Commercial burglary – (CVS) 670 El Cerrito Plaza
Officer Li arrested a 37-year-old Richmond woman, at 2 p.m., for shoplifting items from the business.
Warrant arrest - 9800 block of San Pablo Ave
Officer Evans arrested a 26-year-old transient man, at 6:55 p.m., for a warrant and parole violation during a pedestrian contact.
Transportation and possession of methamphetamine for sales – Arlington Blvd at Elm Ave
Officer Schillinger, assisted by K9 Officer Koda, arrested a 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman from Concord, at 12:08 a.m., after he found them transporting methamphetamine for sales during a traffic stop.
The El Cerrito Crime Blotter can be found also on nixle.com.
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