According to state law, police may arrest suspected offenders by two methods. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court later. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damage amounts are estimates.
Items are given to the San Manuel Miner by the Mammoth Police Department and reflect information available at the time the report is compiled.
Aug. 1
Report of a car accident in the Circle K parking lot, 307 Hwy. 77. No injuries were reported. Parties exchanged information.
A report was received about two boys believed to be smoking “pot” by an abandoned shed on Tiger Drive. Officer responded and determined that the parties were smoking cigarettes.
Aug. 3
It was reported that someone was using trees and debris to block access to the river by the bridge. An attempt was made to contact the property owner with negative results. A follow up attempt to contact will be made.
Report of a rear window broken on a Chrysler vehicle on San Manuel Dr. No evidence of a crime was found and the officer determined it was an accident.
A report of domestic violence on Crenshaw Ave. was received. An attempt was made to locate the suspect without success.
Aug. 5
A report of a “beer run” (theft) at the Circle K was made.
Aug. 7
A complaint of identity theft/fraud was filed.
Aug. 8
Parties reported that their son’s bike had been stolen. They reported that a child on Fourth St. had taken the bike. The bicycle was returned to the owner and no charges were filed.
Calls not listed include loud music (1), fingerprint request (7), house/welfare checks (1), animal complaint (3) and medical assists (18).