Stuart Elder Charges Soon?

TV Stations’s Jon replies with an update after the question is brought up in their “Ask Jon:” Feature.

The CHP tells me their reconstruction investigation has been completed. It’s very extensive and takes time to crime scene investigation. The report is currently being written and I’m told that report is over 75 pages long and should be done in the next two weeks. They’ll bring it to the DA’s office and brief them on their findings. The DA’s office will review the report and file any applicable charges and that may take another week or so.

Stuart Elder Charges Soon?

Lady Bank Robber’s Evidence

While one of our most interesting criminals, certainly not the smartest.

While Padilla pleaded not guilty to her charges, evidence found from the search warrant link her to several of the robberies.

Inside her Watsonville home police found some of the clothes she allegedly wore when she robbed the six banks including a t-shirt with “Garden Isle of Kauii” written on the front, the same shirt described in the Pismo Beach robbery. In Padilla’s car police found several hand written notes, one read “hand me all of your large bills. I will shoot you.”

Lady Bank Robber’s Evidence

Fake Gun In P.G. High Student’s Car – That’s An Arresting

Someone has to protect them against the fedora & trench coat wearing kidnappers . .

A Pacific Grove High School student was arrested Wednesday after an imitation rifle was seen in his vehicle on campus, police said.

Charles Lembo, 18, of Pebble Beach told officers he inadvertently left the airsoft gun in his car, police said. Staff members at the school saw what appeared to be a rifle “in plain view” in the vehicle about 9 a.m., police said.

Fake Gun In P.G. High Student’s Car – That’s An Arresting

Lady Bank Robber’s Motive For Serial Bank Holdups

She had financial difficulties and decided to take out a few low loans and not pay them back. Sounds like a perfect government stimulus plan.

Cristina Padilla

Cristina Padilla’s confession and other new details surrounding Padilla’s alleged crime spree are outlined in an affidavit for a search warrant that was filed by the Pacific Grove Police Department.

Padilla, 50, used the Internet to research how to rob a bank, the affidavit states.

Police searched Padilla’s apartment at 15 West Lake avenue in Watsonville and found clothing that the accused bank bandit wore when she allegedly held up banks. Also recovered from her downtown apartment were notes Padilla apparently gave to tellers in her quest to get money. One note read: “quickly hand me all of the large bills, no ones.”

The affidavit also details the note Padilla handed one bank teller in Pacific Grove which read: “This is not a joke. Don’t be a stupid. Give me all the money in your drawer. You have 1 1/2 minutes to give me all the money, then 2 men with shotguns will come in here and shoot you. Don’t be stupid.”

Her alleged crime spree began in Pacific Grove at Monterey Credit Union on New Year’s Eve. Police believe she then robbed two banks in Atascadero on Valentine’s Day.

Lady Bank Robber’s Motive For Serial Bank Holdups

AT$T Moves Antenna Towers To Motel

Cell antennas will replace the temporary ones that reduce dead zones at the cemetery. The radio energy paranoids have no opposition to the virtual farm of antennas atop the Holman building, free wifi at McDonalds or all those magnet induction streetlights that also emit radio waves.

Fake chimney in the front.
Wilkies Front Cell Tower

Fake chimney on the side.
Wilkies Side Cell Tower

The Pacific Grove City Council Aug. 21 upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of a cell-phone tower at a Lighthouse Avenue hotel, despite objections from activists who argued the radio frequencies could harm nearby adults, children at Parents Place and butterflies at the Monarch Grove Sanctuary.

The AT&T wireless telecom facility will include six 26.5-foot antennae housed within faux chimneys at The Wilkies Inn on Lighthouse Avenue, plus supporting technology. The cell tower will fill AT&T’s current coverage gap in that area of Pacific Grove.

AT$T Moves Antenna Towers To Motel

Corvette Stolen In P.G. Back In Hands Of Its Owner

Not much involvement by police. It was widespread Internet attention that made the car too hot and led to it getting recovered.

Monahan got word late Friday from a San Jose resident who noticed the car parked near his house for about a week. The man contacted his nephew, shared a picture of the deserted car, and his nephew told him to call Monahan.

“The nephew said it looked like one that was stolen out of Pacific Grove,” Monahan said. The nephew had seen the stolen Corvette on the Internet, where the theft gained wide publicity. His uncle’s call came at 8 p.m. Friday, and Monahan hitched his trailer to his truck and was on the road two hours later.

He picked up the Corvette at 2 a.m. Saturday, got the OK from San Jose police and brought it home that morning.

Corvette Stolen In P.G. Back In Hands Of Its Owner

Hyperbaric Chamber At P.G. Fire Station Back In Use

Story came just after a diver died at Stillwater Cove.

The chamber was not used for the diving victims Monday. They had the chamber on standby. The team was waiting for permission from physicians to admit the divers for the treatment, however one passed away, and the other diver did not show symptoms of decompression sickness. As a result, the chamber was not used.
It would have been the first time in nearly a year that this chamber would have been used again. It is one of the three in the whole state of California. There is one in San Diego, and one in Catalina. The chamber was temporarily not in use here because of insurance issues.

Hyperbaric Chamber At P.G. Fire Station Back In Use

New Monterey Police Blotter – August 2013

Don’t go and try charging your cell phone with an outlet at Portola Plaza.

8/1/13 Missing person reported from the 600 block of Parcel St.

8/1/13 Victim in the 700 block of Alice St. reports an unknown to have opened up a fraudulent bank account using her personal identifying information.

8/1/13 Portola Plaza Hotel reports the theft of electricity via cell phone charging by a subject who fled the scene prior to police arrival.

8/3/13 MPD documented a civil disturbance in the 300 block of Spencer St.

8/3/13 Victim reports hit and run collision on Cannery Row near Prescott.

8/3/13 Injury traffic collision on Hawthorne at David.

8/3/13 Victim reports theft of his black duffel bag filled with clothing from his unlocked vehicle parked near Hawthorne and David.

8/3/13 Victim reports losing her wallet in the 700 block of Cannery Row.

8/3/13 Victim reported her navy blue wallet stolen while shopping in the 700 block of Cannery Row.

8/4/13 ELVES, KIRSTEN, AMY, female/40, 5-10, 160 lbs., bln, hzl, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 2000 block of David Ave. ELVES was transported to the MCSO Jail where she will remain pending bail/arraignment.

8/4/13 Hit and run collision of a vehicle versus side wall of 801 Lighthouse.

8/4/13 Hit and run collision in the 500 block of Foam.

8/4/13 [JUVENILE] was cited and released to his father for stealing candy in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

8/4/13 Suspect was cited for violating the municipal code by possessing a glass container of vodka on Del Monte Beach near Windows by the Bay. Suspect was released on a notice to appear.

8/5/13 MPD documented a fight that occurred in the 600 block of Cannery Row. The involved parties fled prior to police arrival.

8/5/13 BALCH, KELLY, female/22, 5’4, 120lbs, Bln, Blu, was arrested for domestic violence in the 400 block of Hawthorne St. Subsequent to arrest, BALCH was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. BALCH was booked at MPD and later transported to CJ pending $20,000 bail.

8/5/13 COSTILOW, TIMOTHY, KENNETH, male/48, 5-10, 210 lbs., bro, grn, was arrested for burglary and false impersonation of another after burglarizing a business in the 600 block of Wave St.

8/5/13 COSTILOW, TIMOTHY KENNETH, male/48,5-10, 210 lbs., bro, grn,, was arrested in the 400 Block of Hawthorne for an outstanding felony warrant for drug charges out of San Diego County. COSTILOW was also arrested for Burglary in case 13-3858. COSTILOW was booked at MPD and later transported to CJ for arraignment or bail.

8/5/13 MPD investigates a found wallet from the 700 block of Cannery Row. Owner was contacted via telephone and advised.

8/5/13 Non-injury traffic collision versus two parked vehicles on Lighthouse near Irving.

8/5/13 Victim reports loss of a black/pink Giant brand bicycle from the area of San Carlos Beach Park on 8/4/2013.

8/5/13 Injury traffic collision on Irving at Foam.

8/5/13 MPD investigated hit and run involving a parked vehicle in the 700 block of Cannery Row.

8/5/13 Subject attempted to pay for items with a counterfeit $10 bill in the 500 block of Lighthouse Ave. It was determined the subject was unaware the bill was counterfeit at the time of purchase.

8/7/13 Suspect was contacted at Prescott and Lighthouse for being in violation of his probation terms by being in possession of alcohol. This case will be forwarded to the DA.

8/7/13 Victim reports theft of his black “Patagonia” backpack stolen from the area of Prescott/Wave. Inside the backpack was a Samsung laptop, a Lenovo Ideapad laptop, a Kindle, and an external battery pack.

8/7/13 LOPEZ, DAVID, male/54, 5’05” 175LBS, GRY/BRO, was arrested for public intoxication at the intersection of Prescott and Wave. LOPEZ was booked into the Monterey County Jail and will be released when sober.

8/8/13 Victim reports attempted burglary to a vending machine in the 500 block of Wave St.

8/8/13 Suspect was cited for drinking alcohol in public at Cannery Row and Hoffman.

8/8/13 MPD investigated a fall of person in front of 550 Lighthouse.

8/9/13 Victim reports her lost passport from the 700 block of Cannery Row.

8/9/13 MPD aided The Monterey County Coroner in the investigation of found bones at The Lower Presidio parking lot near Artillery and Cpl. Ewing.

8/9/13 Victim reports being involved in a physical fight at Hawthorne and Prescott.

8/9/13 Victim reported his vehicle vandalized multiple times while parked in the 300 block of Dickman St.

8/9/13 Non-injury traffic collision to the rear of 32 Cannery Row (Coast Guard Pier)

8/10/13 MPD investigated a challenge to fight in public in the 700 block of Cannery Row.

8/10/13 GARCIA, JORGE FLETES, male/63, 5’8″, 190 lbs, Bro, Bro, and FLETES, DAVID JULIO, male/24, 5’10”, 170 lbs, Blk, Bro, were arrested for public intoxication in front of 400 Belden Street. GARCIA and FLETES were transported to Monterey County Jail for booking.

8/10/13 Injury traffic collision occurred at Drake and Wave.

8/10/13 ELLIS, ALAN male/48, 5’11” 195, GRY, HZL, was arrested for public intoxication at Lighthouse / McClellan. ELLIS transported to County Jail and will be released on a notice to appear when sobered up.

8/10/13 Victim reports loss or theft of her wallet near the Custom House Plaza or Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey.

8/10/13 MPD documented a battery in the 300 block of Drake Ave.

8/11/13 Business in the 200 block of Cannery Row reports a prowler in their parking area.

8/11/13 MPD documented a found driver’s license in the 600 block of Cannery Row.

8/11/13 SANDAS, PETER, STEVE III, male/21, 6-00,260 lbs., bro, hzl, was arrested for public intoxication in the 700 block of Foam. SANDAS was booked at the MPD Jail where he will remain until sober. When sober SANDAS will be released without charge per section 849 (b)(2)PC.

8/11/13 Victim reports being struck by a vehicle after an argument at the parking lot at 32 Cannery Row.

8/11/13 MPD towed a blue 1994 Honda for having expired registration from the 800 block of Lyndon St.

8/11/13 YOUNG, RANDALL SCOTT, male/49, 6’01”, 210 lbs, Bro, Bro, was arrested for DUI at 23625 Holman Highway. YOUNG will be released on a citation once he is sober.

8/12/13 Non-injury traffic collision of a vehicle versus a parked blue Toyota Corolla on Lighthouse near Irving.

8/12/13 Victim reports theft of the license plate off of his motorcycle. The theft occurred on 8-9-13 at Hoffman & Spencer.

8/12/13 PERDEW, JUSTIN PATRIC, male/25, Bln, Blu, 602, 180, was cited and released for driving on a suspended license at Lighthouse and Reeside.

8/12/13 PERDEW, JUSTIN PATRIC, male/25, Bln, Blu, 602, 180, was cited and released on a warrant with a bail of $5,000 while at Lighthouse and Reeside.

8/12/13 MPD towed a sliver Audi A6 from Drake and Laine for having expired registration from 09/12.

8/12/13 REESER, CHRISTOPHER LEE, male/25, 5’6″, 125lbs, Red, Blu, was arrested for public intoxication near Portola Plaza after he was found passed out on the sidewalk. REESER was booked at the Monterey City Jail and released on a citation upon reaching a point of sobriety.

8/13/13 HALE, MAKAZIWE, female/39, 5’7, 140lbs, Blk, Brn, was arrested for domestic violence at Portola Plaza. HALE was transported to CJ for booking pending $20,000 bail.

8/14/13 FELDTMAN, RUSSELL, ROBERT, male/23,6-00, 125 lbs., bro, grn, and ROBERTS, STEVEN, SCOTT, male/24,5-09, 150 LBS., bln, blu, were arrested for vandalism and conspiracy in the 600 block of Lighthouse Ave. FELDTMAN additionally charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

8/14/13 City of Monterey Streets employee reports hit and run collision to the signal pole at the southeast corner of Lighthouse / Hoffman.

8/14/13 MPD documented graffiti to a parking meter and garbage can in the 400 block of Cannery Row.

8/14/13 Injury traffic collision at Lighthouse / Reeside.

8/12/13 Non-injury traffic collision in the 700 block of Lighthouse.

8/15/13 Non-injury traffic collision on Hawthorne at Mcclellan.

8/15/13 MPD towed a gray 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible from the 700 block of Spencer St. for blocking a driveway.

8/15/13 Victim in the 400 block of Drake Ave. reports his black men’s Novara bicycle stolen from his carport.

8/15/13 MPD documents embezzlement from a business in the 700 block of Wave St.

8/16/13 DREYFUS, ABRAN male/46, BRN/BRN, 5-11/185 was cited and released for driving on a suspended license at Foam and McClellan while driving the wrong way on a one way street.

8/16/13 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY was aided in the issuance of a citation to VALERA, IBRAIN ORJUELA, male/24, 508, 145, black, brown, on a misdemeanor warrant at David and Lighthouse.

8/17/13 JURGENS, AMANDA male/22 bln, blu, 5’4″, 125, was arrested for DUI on Foam at Cannery Row. JURGENS will be released from Monterey County Jail with charges.

8/17/13 Victim reports theft of a Red 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 4 speed from the Waterfront Lot #1.

8/17/13 Victim in the 500 block of Hawthorne St. reports her vehicle vandalized while parked in her parking stall.

8/17/13 MPD documented a fire caused by a discarded cigarette in the planter area separating the sidewalk and roadway outside the front entrance of the Russo/Steele auction at Del Monte/Washington. A sprinkler hose was burned and damaged.

8/17/13 Subject in the 300 block of Reeside Ave. was served a restraining order.

8/17/13 Victim in the 800 block of Parcel St. reports theft via CraigsList. Estimated value of loss is $2105.00.

8/18/13 [JUVENILE] was arrested for fighting in public at Fisherman’s Wharf. The suspect [JUVENILE] was fighting with fled and was not identified. [JUVENILE] was cited and released to his custodial parent.

8/18/13 Subject reports she and her 3 dogs being mildly electrocuted by a City of Monterey owned anti-sea lion device.

8/18/13 An empty blue cooler bag was located in the 800 block of Parcel St.

8/18/13 WHEELER, RICKY male/32, black, brn, 5’9, 270, and SAAHIR, BASEEMA, female/26 brn, brn, 5’5, 150, were arrested for fraud, using fraudulent credit cards, possession of stolen property, theft, and conspiracy at David and the Recreation Trail.

8/18/13 San Mateo Sheriff’s Office was aided in the arrest of WHEELER, RICKY, male/32 5’9, 220, black, brown, on a no bail felony warrant at The Recreation Trail and David after being contacted for a fraud in the 700 block of Cannery Row. WHEELER was transported to County Jail.

8/19/13 Seaside PD was aided in the arrest of a domestic violence suspect in the 700 block of Archer St.

8/19/13 WEIS, ROBERT, male/42, 5’8” 160 lbs, bro/hazel, was cited and released for driving on a suspended license at Dickman and Lighthouse.

8/19/13 Victim reports being battered in the 300 block of Dickman Ave. No prosecution desired.

8/20/13 MPD documented graffiti to the cement wall located in the 400 block of Cannery Row.

8/20/13 Subject in the 300 block of Spencer reports suspicious circumstances.

8/20/13 Non-injury traffic collision on Lighthouse at the intersection with Private Bolio.

8/20/13 Subject in the 200 block of Laine St. reports to have found a bicycle on his front lawn.

8/21/13 PEREZ, JESUS LUIS, male/27, Blk, Brn,4’10, 120lbs, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance on the Rec Trail near McCormick. PEREZ was booked at MPD and later released on citation.

8/21/13 Non-injury traffic collision in in the 600 block of Lighthouse.

8/21/13 City of Monterey Parking reported finding a keyboard and handheld vacuum cleaner in the Waterfront #2 parking lot.

8/21/13 Non-injury traffic collision at Lighthouse and Drake.

New Monterey Police Blotter – August 2013