Thief Leaves Cell Phone At Crime Scene, Comes Back To Get Arrested

None-too-bright Pacific Grove criminals.

Sean Conners

A suspected car burglar was arrested in Pebble Beach last week after he left his cell phone behind and then arranged a meeting with the victim to get it back.

Pacific Grove resident Sean Connors, 18, pleaded not guilty in Monterey County Superior Court Thursday to felony charges of vehicle burglary, grand theft and possession of stolen property – though he apparently didn’t possess it for long.

A caddie at Cypress Point Club, called the sheriff’s office just before 11 a.m. May 19 after discovering his Toyota Tundra had been burglarized.

He found a cell phone inside that did not belong to him, said Sgt. John DiCarlo. The phone rang, so the victim answered it, and the suspect said, “I left my cell phone in the car, and I’ll give you your property back if you give me my cell phone back.”

Nottenkamper agreed, hung up, and then promptly called the sheriff to report his truck had been broken into, his wallet, including $185 cash and day planner stolen, and the suspect was on his way back to the scene of the crime.

Deputy John Pellerin arrived at the caddie parking lot off 17 Mile Drive 10 minutes later.<

When the deputy arrived, the suspect was there with the victim and he was arrested, DiCarlo said. Nottenkamper recovered his planner and wallet, complete with cash and credit cards.

Thief Leaves Cell Phone At Crime Scene, Comes Back To Get Arrested

Dennis McCormick Supplied Teen Daughter With Alcohol

..the testimony established that the driver was on probation following a previous drunken driving conviction, that she had bragged about her partying habits and that her father, Dennis McCormick, had bought the alcohol that the girl drank that day, before and while driving.

The 17-year-old driver is charged with second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence, causing bodily injury while driving under the influence, vehicle theft, and driving with a suspended license.

The accused teen sat next to her lawyer, Larry Biegel, as Hardee testified about the girl’s history and the day of the accident.

Dana McCormick was later convicted of second-degree murder for drunken driving and sentenced to the California Youth Authority until she turns 25 years old.

Her father, Dennis Dewayne McCormick, 52, was sentenced in November to two consecutive one-year terms in Monterey County jail after he pleaded guilty to buying his daughter alcohol.

Dennis McCormick Supplied Teen Daughter With Alcohol

P.G. Police Blotter for May 19, 2004

Domestic disturbance on Cedar St. Daughter with mental and drug issues, Transported to Garden Pavilion.

Report of child crying on telephone. Welfare check revealed girl was upset because she was put on restriction by father as punishment for stealing.

Welfare check on 88 year old female not answering her phone. Party was contacted and had been asleep

Complaint received re house guest intoxicated, knocking over big screen TV and punched holes in the wall. Subject contacted on Patterson Ave. Arrested for breaking into vehicle, public intoxication, malicious mischief and resisting arrest.

Report of juveniles at youth center preparing to get into a fight. Gone on arrival

Report of liquid coming from manhole cover on Pine & 6th. Unable to locate problem during area check

Report of non injury vehicle accident. Car parked on 14th St rolled backwards and crashed into retaining wall.

Juveniles contacted during noise complaint investigation, provided false ID. Cited for curfew violation and possession of tobacco. Transported to station and released to parents.

Complaint of subjects with loud trucks creating a disturbance. Unable to locate

Report of possible mountain lion sighting. Investigation revealed foxes in bushes

Welfare check on 70 yr old male revealed subject to be intoxicated and complaining of chest pains. Transported via ambulance to CHOMP

Report of vehicle vandalism on Lighthouse Ave. Driver’s side window broken. Party on Crocker Ave reported subject broke a window of his vehicle and was leaving the scene

Report of domestic disturbance on Grove Acres. Verbal dispute between neighbors

Possible beach fire at Great Tide Pool. Investigation revealed night photography shoot in progress.

Report on noninjury accident on Spruce & 18th. Report taken

Resident on Laurel reported that a telescope was left on the roof of her vehicle overnight. Check revealed that the telescope had no value and it was thrown out

Report of a door in the roadway at Oceanview & 5th causing a traffic hazard. Door was gone on arrival

Party on Central Ave reported her vehicle missing. She thought possibly her brother borrowed it a day early.

Report of loud noises on 17th St. Quiet on area check

Juvenile contacted at Pine & 18th. Cited for (308b)

Non-injury accident reported at Central & 14th. Vehicles broadsided with moderate damage.

Public disturbance at gas station. Patron refused to leave at employee s request.

Report of items stolen from PG high locker.

Report of juveniles smoking at Dyke park, Subject contacted, but no evidence of smoking found.

Report of juveniles throwing objects as passing cars from roof on Eardley. Subjects contacted and were assisting with removal and replacement of old roof tiles.

Report of diamond ring set and bracelet stolen from unlocked vehicle sometime in the last two days. No suspects noted.

Complaint of person stealing beverage from Safeway. Suspect located, arrested, booked, cited and released.

Complaint of suspicious person entering residence two time with locksmith. Unable to locate party. Neighbor reported it was a realtor

Report of sink hole on Eardley Ave. Public works notified

Report of problem with neighbor at Lighthouse apt complex. Party stated that her neighbor followed her in his vehicle, yelling at her. Subject was angry because her dogs defecated near his home.

Father called from work to report that his son had friends at their home against father s wishes. Friends contacted and told to leave.

Juvenile arrested on Patterson for driving without a license and supplying false information to the police.

Complaint of juveniles darting in and out of traffic on David & Montecito. No problem noted on arrival. Subjects advise to stay out of the street.

Resident on 19th St reported difficulties with house guest. Guest gone on arrival.

Juvenile contacted for curfew violation. Tried to hide from officer, but was transported to station, cited and released to parents.

Traffic pursuit. Driver left parking lot at Forest & Prescott at high rate of speed. Fled and tried to evade officers. Driver arrested on Lighthouse in Monterey and vehicle towed

Complaint of juveniles throwing rocks in EM Dyke park. Contacted and expelled from park.

Domestic disturbance on 13th St. Mother and son dispute.

Parties counseled and situation resolved

Complaint of disorderly male interfering with city crew doing maintenance in Berwick Park. Suspect contacted and elected to leave park

Suspicious person reported standing outside business on Forest Ave. Subject contacted and was waiting for a ride. Ride arrived and subject left.

Elderly Female reported missing. PGPD contacted Monterey – Salinas Transit dispatcher. MST dispatcher broadcast description of missing person to all MST bus drivers. PGPD retrieved missing person from MST bus. Upon retrieval, elderly female complained of chest pains. PGPD advised family member to take her to CHOMP s Emergency Room. Elderly female was hospitalized.

Recreation Trail Robber Arrested

Legrante Ellis
Legrante Ellis

Pacific Grove Police Detectives have arrested and charged Legrante Ellis, 43, of Marina, with attempted robbery, armed robbery, burglary and fraudulent use of credit cards.

An investigation revealed that Ellis was responsible for the attempted armed robbery of a family on the recreational trail in Pacific Grove on April 16, 2004. It is believed that Ellis also committed a completed armed robbery of another group of individuals in the same area the following evening wherein he stole their wallets and credit cards at gunpoint.

Recreation Trail Robber Arrested