Pacific Grove Police Department reports that the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office filed vehicular manslaughter charges against Pacific Grove resident Aaron Robert Erwin Thursday.
According to the police, the charges are in connection with a traffic collision that claimed the life of a 63-year-old Pacific Grove resident who was walking in a crosswalk in December 2004.
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P.G. City Manager, City Attorney Quit
City manager Ross Hubbard will be retiring and city attorney David Fleishman will step down from the position he has held for a little over 4 years. Both will both be leaving their posts on March 31st.
Another Domestic Disturbance In A Favaloro’s Business
Monterey County Superior Court Judge José Velasquez ruled that Angela Mazur, 66, was guilty of disturbing the peace, but said there was reasonable doubt that she had attacked her sister-in-law, Marie Favaloro.
According to Favaloro’s testimony, the quarrel stemmed from bad blood over a $25,000 loan Mazur and her husband had made to the Favaloros.
Marie Favaloro testified that Mazur “made us suffer because we didn’t pay on time.”
The Favaloros declared bankruptcy in late 1997, although the Mazurs eventually recovered $12,500 when Anthony Favaloro sold the fishing vessel Lucky Marie.
What a family! This happened at Cafe Ariana. Just two weeks ago at Favaloro’s Restaurant Anthony Favaloro was arrested for allegedly trying to choke his mother-in-law.
Car Firebombed In Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove police are investigating a car fire caused by a firebomb. The case is the second firebombing of a car in 4 months. The fire was discovered when the owner of the car heard an explosion late at night and found her car on fire. Police found a container inside with a gasoline soaked rag.
Restaurateur Favaloro Suspected Of Battery
A Pacific Grove restaurant owner was arrested on suspicion of battery following a Thanksgiving Day fracas at his business, according to police.
Police were called to Favaloro’s Italian-American Restaurant, 542 Lighthouse Ave., at 10:30 p.m. Thursday by two passers-by who told them they heard yelling coming from the restaurant and saw a man holding and choking a woman, said police Lt. Tom Uretsky.
Officers arrived and were told by a 70-year-old woman who works at the restaurant that Anthony Favaloro, 64, choked her after they argued.
Anthony Favaloro
The woman’s name was withheld because the incident is considered a case of domestic violence.
Although she refused medical attention, Uretsky said, officers noted significant redness and bruising on the woman’s neck, consistent with the complaint.
I’d think twice before complaining about the food . .
Woman Killed By Falling Branch In Butterfly Sanctuary
Anne Dickinson Thomas,85, of Fairport, N.Y., died Nov. 27. 2004, while hiking through the sanctuary when she was struck by a 30-foot section of the tree.
The incident forced the closure of the sanctuary for more than a year while the grove was cleared of dead trees and h branches.
Ron Russell On Progress
Yet many of our finest homes sit as empty and lifeless as catacombs. So what is really happening to “life” here in our very animated and increasingly moribund Quaintville-by-the-Sea?
So fewer and fewer families reside here on a permanent basis. More and more empty mansions are robotically lit to deter burglars and to imitate signs of life. Gardeners come weekly — like the maids who scurry through the hotel rooms when the guests are out sightseeing — to whisk away the dust and leaves that settle around these spiritless homes. In fact, our last hometown seems to be morphing into a mega-version of a Hyatt for which a 100 percent vacancy rate would be just fine and dandy, as long as the property taxes were paid. Will we become like Lake Tahoe and Carmel where 26 percent of the homes are weekenders or sub rosa short-term rentals?
Former P.G. Teacher Accused Of Running Meth Lab
Frank Abbruzzetti
Frank Abbruzzetti, 34, was taken into custody shortly after 5:30 p.m. Friday at his home at 316 Prescott lane after an anonymous caller reported methamphetamine was being “cooked” at the residence.
Responding officers said they arrived to find Abbruzzetti smoking a meth pipe inside as they walked up to the open front door.
Two women in the house were detained for questioning and released without charge. Abbruzzetti, a graduate of Humboldt State University with a degree in chemistry, had taught at Pacific Grove Middle School and was an unemployed substitute teacher and youth recreation coach.
Fall, 2006. The house sits empty.
Governor Sets Reward In Search For Kris Olinger’s Killers
Kristopher Olinger
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the issuance of a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the brutal murder of Kristopher Olinger. Olinger was a 17 year old Monterey high school student who was stabbed to death at a beach in Pacific Grove on the night of September 18, 1997.
Kris had borrowed his mother’s car, a silver 1986 Honda Accord, saying that he wanted to take some night pictures. He visited some friends in Monterey and left a little before midnight. At 6 am the following day, his body was found in a beachfront parking area in Pacific Grove. He had been stabbed over 30 times. His mother’s car was missing, along with his wallet, camera, watch, and ring. Ten days later, the car was found on Willow Glen Way in San Jose. Kris’ murder remains unsolved.
A memorial bench is at the crime scene.
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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.