Fifteen underage teenagers were allegedly caught drinking beer out in front of a Willow Avenue home on Friday evening. Responding to a noise complaint, police officers arrived at a house party and reportedly saw the teenagers quickly scrambling to hide their alcohol. About seven adults were barbecuing at the house while the teenagers were drinking, including the homeowner, who was reprimanded by police. The party was dispersed, and two of the teenagers with prior convictions were charged with violating their parole guidelines.
Half Moon Bay
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11:22 p.m., March 23, Main Street
A 43-year-old transient was seen jaywalking across the highway while drunk.
Assault
4:51 p.m., March 17, Highway 1
A 51-year-old Half Moon Bay resident allegedly followed another man, repeatedly challenging him to a fight. The belligerent man reportedly attacked the victim, but was stopped by police. The victim signed a citizen’s arrest complaint, and the suspected assaulter was taken to jail.
Battery
8:56 p.m., March 20, Coastal Trail
A drunken man was reportedly harassing people on the Coastal Trail near Pillar Point Harbor. The man reportedly grabbed another person on the trail by the arm.
Battery
4:45 p.m., March 21, Valdez Avenue
A 15-year-old girl was reportedly out of control, slapping her father and trying to knock the phone away as he called for police. The girl was taken to a safe house for temporary housing.
Burglary
8:05 a.m., March 19, Highway 1
About $1,400 was stolen from a locked file cabinet at an unidentified business. Police found no sign of forced entry to the building.
Burglary
2:25 a.m., March 21, Highway 1
A 14-year-old reportedly shoplifted an alcoholic beverage, a disposable camera and some pens from Longs Drugs. The 14-year-old was detained and released to his parents.
Disturbance
4 p.m., March 19, Myrtle Street
A teenage girl refused to live with her family as mandated by courts. The girl was counseled and agreed to behave better.
Disturbance
4:07 p.m., March 19, Willow Avenue
A woman reported being followed by a man who would not leave her alone. The man apologized and promised never to contact her again.
DUI
12:51 a.m., March 20, Kelly Avenue
A 22-year-old driver was traveling over the speed limit. Officers stopped the driver and saw he was drunk. The man failed sobriety test and was arrested.
False ID
12:52 a.m., March 21, Johnston Street
Police found a 27-year-old who reportedly had been doing “donuts” on local city streets. The man was asleep in his car with an open can of beer when police caught up to him. When he was awake, the man gave police a fake name. Police cited the man and released him.
Fraud
2:43 p.m., March 17, Muirfield Road
A resident reported an e-mail lottery scam that was trying to get personal information.
Theft
5 p.m., March 18, Church Street
A $200 cell phone was stolen during soccer practice at Cunha Intermediate School.
Theft
6 p.m., March 20, Church Street
Three fuel cans filled with gas were stolen from a truck trailer.
Theft
4:57 p.m., March 23, Purissima Street
A 15-year-old girl stole an $8 body painting kit from a bookstore.
Vandalism
4:40 p.m., March 17, Purissima Street
A man working in his garage noticed a young teenager writing on a nearby fence. The man scolded the juvenile, who ran away.
Vandalism
12:10 p.m., March 23, Central Avenue
A fence was defaced with spray paint and other graffiti.
Vandalism
March 23, Highway 92
Two cars were damaged by a person using a strong heat source.
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