Farkas’ rendering, called Inanna in a Half Shell, was hanging for a week in a prime spot next to other works on the walls of Seaside City Hall. But for one visitor, Farkas’ painting showed just a little too much of the subject. The city’s Recreation Department asked the artist to remove the painting Friday.
Farkas arrived at City Hall and posted “censored” stickers over the nude’s intimate parts before taking it down.
Marine Lance Cpl. Carson, a Russian-language student at the prestigious Defense Language Institute in Monterey, was arrested March 15 after allegedly admitting that he and Pvt. Jason Blad, 21, were responsible for the November attack that nearly drained the life from a 20-year-old woman on the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail.
Pacific Grove police said shortly after the arrest that the young Marines apparently just wanted to kill someone, anyone, and had their sights on other targets as well. Though authorities say Carson spelled it all out in a journal found near his barracks bunk, details are being kept under wraps by a court-imposed gag order.
“The Jesse Clarke that we know is very talented and is an all-around intelligent and stable person,” said Robin Morris, his former journalism teacher at Richland High School. On a Web site profile of himself, Carson listed Morris as the teacher who has most influenced his life.
Jesse Carson
There are other indications that both defendants had been involved in fantasy games.
A former classmate and friend of Jason Blad’s at Spencerport High School in Spencerport, N.Y., said his schoolmate had often engaged in the games at the time and tried to talk others into joining. That man also spoke on condition of anonymity, saying he did not want to be drawn into the investigation.
“Jason was very big into role-playing games,” he said. “All the time I was friends with him, he tried to get me into that type of scene. Whether it was Dungeons and Dragons or superhero-type games, Jason was always trying to get me to play them with him.
“My parents, knowing all too well what those types of games have led to, told me never to play them and not to get involved with him.”
He said Blad was shy and reclusive, and came from a relatively poor family. Other students would tease him for such things as wearing clothes from the Salvation Army. Eventually, the two boys drifted apart, and Blad started doing “crazy (things) like chasing behind the school bus in the afternoons, screaming like a madman.”
Hope they never get out.
Marines Lance Cpl. Jason Blad, 21, and Jesse Carson, 20, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a 20 year old woman on the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail in California on November 11th, 2000. The two men stabbed the woman 12 times and slashed her throat twice before leaving her for dead on the trail.
Pacific Grove police said shortly after the arrest, they found a journal near the barracks bunk of the young Marines and apparently they just wanted to kill someone, anyone, and had their sights on other targets as well. At the trial, the victim told jurors she pleaded for her life and tried to get away but the two pinned her to the ground and began stabbing her on each side.
Repossessed Vehicle – Repossessed a 1994 Honda Civic from Lincoln. Notified River City Auto Recovery.
Suspicious Circumstances – Report of a plane banking steeply off the coast and sounded like it was having engine trouble. Area searched. Unable to locate. Monterey tower reported a military aircraft had requested to go off radar to below 1500′ in the area.
Tide Pool Investigation – Report of subjects with buckets on the rocks in the Great Tide Pool area. All had proper gear and licenses. Associated vehicle was not creating a hazard.
Suspicious Circumstances – Report of a subject with a knife in 400 block of Central, in a white van. Subject had an altercation with a passing motorist. No knife found. Released.
Reckless Driver – Report of a reckless driver speeding up and down 500 block of Cypress. Subject was driving his car to test a brake job. License status was checked. Advised not to test vehicle on a city street.
Stolen Property – Theft on Lighthouse Ave. of a 3×4 brown and red needlepoint tapestry. Valued at $500. No suspects.
Civil Papers – Served civil papers on a student at PGHS.
Property Damage – Unknown person(s) cut a hole in the cyclone fence near boat with outboard motors. Nothing taken.
Injured Person – Female on Lighthouse fell off the curb. AMR paramedics and PGFD treated her.
Found Property – Found a purse at Mayflower Church. Returned to owner.
Hazard – Followed up PGFD on downed wires. PG&E notified.
Suspended License and Warrant -Arrest of a driver on Forest with a suspended license and an outstanding warrant.
Parking Problem – Large motorhome parked legally, but blocking view of motorists from side street. Advised mobile home drivers to move.
Grand Theft – Male adult, 51, states a tile cutting saw was removed from the back of his pick-up within the last hour. Unable to locate.
Vandalism – Report of an unknown person on Lighthouse possibly threw a rock at her car windshield causing it to crack, occurred sometime Sunday or Monday night.
Possible Hazard – Report of a “brown foam” in water off Lover’s Point. With the aid of the PGFD the Water was checked, Nothing unusual observed. Health Dept. advised.
Unwanted Subject Female adult complained that a male adult bothered her at McDonald’s. She asked them to call 911 and they refused. Investigation proved no merit.
Citizen Assist – Transported disabled person from Carrows to Grove Acre
Injured Person – Subject on Lighthouse fell and hit his head. PGFD responded. Transported to CHOMP by a private party.
DUI – Driver on 800 Jessie stopped for erratic driving. Found to be under influence of drugs. Arrested, booked and released to husband.
DUI – Male arrested for DUI on 300 block of Congress. Transported to CHOMP for blood test.
Juvenile Problem – Report of having been struck by a tire with which 2 juveniles were playing on I 3″‘ and Lighthouse. She was not injured. Juveniles not held.
Verbal Domestic – Verbal domestic dispute on Sunset between husband and wife.
Refer to DUI on previous page -Witness followed car from Marina. Subject also rolled into police car after stop. Beachfront Detail – Ocean View to Asilomar Beach. Cleared beachfront. 3 cars moved, 1 camper awakened and advised to move along.
Noise Disturbance – Resident on Walnut reports neighbor’s washer is keeping him awake. Subjects contacted and said that they were finished with laundry for the evening.
Injured Person – Elderly woman fell while locked in her residence. Forced entry. Family took her to CHOMP.
Juvenile Problem – Citizen on Forest and David flagged down police stating that juveniles were stealing street signs on David. Juvenile suspects contacted. Two arrested. Released to parents after citing.
Suspicious Circumstances – Report on Central. Window smashed and door ajar at doctor’s office. Nothing disturbed.
Domestic Problem – On Balboa. Contacted family. Couple having a problem getting along. Problem resolved for now.
Hazard – Sink hole in new patch on sidewalk. Barricade put over it. Public W notified.
Found Bike – A bike was found and placed at City yard.
Structure Fire – On Eardley Ave., found to be smoking firebox. PGFD responded
Hazard – In 100 block of Eardley. Tractor ran out of gas. Trailer detached and left in roadway. Driver contacted an advised to move it ASAP.
Disagreement on Lighthouse – Station report of having had been threatened and spit upon by another woman at 1700 hours on Lighthouse.
Petty Theft – Report on Forest that employer is detaining a person for theft. Subject was arrested and is currently on probation for petty theft. Booked into county jail for petty theft with a prior and probation violation.
Domestic Problem – On Gibson, father and son arguing. Parties separated. Son had to take a time out.
Flooded Roadway – On Olmstead due to rain. City crew notified.
Stolen Bike – Report on Forest of theft of a specialized Buc/Silver Mountain bike. 17″ – 21.speed. Taken during the night. Valued at $350.
Tree Down – On Crocker. Tree down. PGFD responded.
Found Bike – Found Boy’s 16″ Huffy – 21 speed bike on Sanford Ct. Lodged at City yard.
Reckless Vehicle – Report of vehicle being~ driven recklessly and honking the horn. Area cased – unable to locate.
Vehicle Damage – Report that tires on vehicle were slashed while she was at work at the Fishwife.
Warrant Arrest – On Lighthouse. Subject arrested on 2 warrants with a bail of $102,500.
Juvenile Problem Overdue juvenile on David Ave. Subject picked up and returned to parents. Matter resolved.
Traffic Hazard: Report of traffic hazard at 17 Mile Dr and Lighthouse. No merit.
Employee Theft: At Country Club Gate. Manager wanted to know options in dealing with an assistant manager who had acknowledged stealing from the business. Explained options. Manager will discuss options with business owner. Will contact PGPD if owner decides to pres charges.
Suspicious Circumstance: Juvenile harassment between students. Case only information only taken at this time.
Credit Card Fraud: Credit card charge by AOL was not one belonging to cardholder.
Alarm Activated: Alarm activation at Presidio by resident. Subject so flustered he could not remember the code. Matter resolved.
Traffic Hazard: Report carpet found in roadway at Spruce and 18th. Problem resolved on arrival.
Suspicious Circumstance: Resident on Central returned home and found door open. Interior check requested. Negative results.
Burglary: Past tense burglary by transient tenant. Victim’s daughter knew tenant. Refuses to co-operate.
Found Bike: Counter report. Bicycle placed at city yard.
Stolen Bike: Purple Dyno bike stolen from park.
NIA: Waste Management truck delivering new trash cans hit a tree limb on Ocean View Blvd. City Forestry Dept. and crew cleaned up broken limb. No damage to truck. No one injured.
Injury Accident: Accident at Hwy. 68 at Haul Rd. Two cars involved. One injury. Stood by until CHP arrived.
Juvenile Problem: Report that juveniles in 600 block of Hillcrest are smashing pumpkins. Area checked. Unable to locate.
Missing Adult: Husband reported his wife missing. Last seen when she got off work at Gateway Center.
Noise Disturbance and Alcohol Violation: Hosts cited for providing alcohol to underage drinkers. Three female juveniles taken to PGPD for curfew violation. Turned over to custody of parents.
Commercial Burglary: Lugo’s Shell on Lighthouse Ave. reports approximately $400 missing and a door found unsecured. No signs of forced entry.
Curfew Violation: Three white female juveniles contacted re: curfew. Instructed to go home without delay.
Overdue Juvenile: Adobe Lane mother reports that her 16-year-old daughter is at her boyfriend’s house and won’t come home. Returned home prior to PD arrival.
Noise Complaint: Band rehearsal on l5th St. Group notified of complaint. Activity ceased.
Noise Complaint: Complaint of people on Prescott yelling – Halloween Party – advised to keep noise down
Municipal Code Violation: Report transient sleeping in George Washington Park near Melrose. Unable to locate Hazardous Material Spill Four gallons of white paint spilled on roadway Laurel and 15th. PGFD responded.
Child Welfare Problem: Hispanic male cited for leaving 2-year-old child alone in a parked, locked car.
Dead Body Found: 67-Year-old female on 19th St. found deceased of natural causes. Paul Mortuary responded.
Vandalism and Theft: Catsup and BBQ sauce poured on vehicle. Mailbox missing. No suspects.
White Female Adult injured: White female adult tripped in roadway, injury to nose, teeth, hands and knees. Refused medical. Ice pack only.
Suspicious Circumstance: Attendant at PG Museum reported she left some books unattended and some were taken Information only.
Theft from Auto: White female adult reported that unknown subjects entered her unlocked car and removed CD and stereo.
Domestic Violence: White female adult states that her live in boyfriend threw her to the ground, kicked her, spit on her and pulled her hair. She had bruises and complained of pain. Took pictures of injuries and obtained information regarding suspect. Arrested white male adult for assault. Booked Bail set by Judge Maldanado.
Bike Stolen: Report states unknown persons removed her Huffy 10 speed bike from carport.
Vehicle Entered: Report that a CD and player were stolen from car parked in front of residence on October 29.
Runaway Juvenile: White female juvenile, chronic runaway also by-polar and has not taken her medicine.
Suicide Attempt: Subject on Olmstead, 39, attempted suicide by ingesting 30 pills (unknown type). Transported to CHOMP and detained for 72-hour observation.
Suspicious Circumstance: Reported on Sage Ct. Heard knocking at bedroom fence and sliding door. Described as wearing dark clothing and cap on head. Unable to locate. Resolved. Reporter did not know a friend was knocking on the door. He was not expected.
Graffiti: Caledonia Park defaced with white spray painted letters 1½’ to 2′ high inside and outside of restrooms. Also sprayed on beige ’86 Mercedes parked next to the restroom. No suspect or leads;
Hazard: Assisted and coordinated the closure of Ocean View Blvd., because of high surf coming across the roadway and throwing water and debris in roadway.
Coastal Emergency: Coordinated with PGFD at Lover’s Point when two people were swept off rocks. White male adult rescued. Rescue came too late for white female adult. Body recovered.
Pacific Grove has trapped and killed so many raccoons in the past couple of weeks that the SPCA of Monterey County refuses to take any more wildlife carcasses from the city.
The city’s animal-control truck showed up unexpectedly at the animal shelter on the Monterey-Salinas Highway Saturday with 40 dead raccoons to be disposed of, said Peggy Miars, a spokeswoman for the SPCA.
They had been trapped in back yards of city employees and asphyxiated with carbon dioxide gas pumped into the traps.
“We were surprised and disappointed because the city said they weren’t going to do this,” Miars said …
Crime Stoppers of Monterey County is a volunteer organization that assists enforcement agencies by urging the public to call anonymously with information about criminals and crimes. The following account regards a murder that took place in Pacific Grove in 1995 of a young man who was known in the gay community.
On March 4, 1995 an unknown male called police about 9 p.m. to report what was discovered to be the body of Richard Graham Coleman III in Apt. A at 303 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. He had been murdered.
Coleman’s body was found on the floor of the kitchen that Saturday night. There were signs of a struggle and indications of boxes and cupboards having been searched.
The victim had reported that the same apartment had previously been burglarized. Two days before the murder, he had moved to a motel room in Marina because he feared for his life.
Even at night, it’s ugly
Business leaders are dreaming of a green Christmas in Pacific Grove — but it’s a vision with a price tag.
For years, Chamber of Commerce Director Moe Ammar has heard complaints about the scraggly pine in Jewell Park that the town decorates every holiday season.
“That’s got to be the ugliest tree I’ve ever seen,” said Ammar. “Last year we had 17 or 18 people comment, saying, `What kind of a horrible tree is this?’.
Please remind the tourists from Tennessee that the rock candy in the sinks are not for them…
An unknown culprit has been stealing the urinal cakes from the men’s restroom at the After Dark nightclub in Monterey.
The thefts have occurred on both weekends and weeknights for the past four week, according to nightclub owner Weldon Webb.
“We think he must be using a plastic bag to take them out of here,” said Webb, “but we haven’t seen anything suspicious so far.
Webb doesn’t think that another business is stealing the urinal cakes since the culprit leaves behind the toilet paper and paper towels. “It’s just very annoying,” said Webb.
Earlier this year, the club’s sign was stolen and later returned. Anyone with information regarding the theft or whereabouts of the urinal cakes is encouraged to call the After Dark, although Webb does not want the cakes returned.
Inspectors are on the case of how “P.G. Remodels” are made.
Google Street View
Six months ago, on the day that city inspectors found the remains of the historic house in a Dumpster on the front lawn, a stop-work order was imposed on the building project.
Several walls were supposed to be saved for a use in a larger replica of the shingled home, a design that won a historic preservation permit from the city. But after finding dry rot and termites in December, March decided to tear everything down and start a new.