NOTICE: The names and incidents printed in the Police Log are obtained from the daily log of the Escalon Police Services, which is a public document. The listing of a name here does not imply that person’s guilt or innocence. That can only be determined by a court of law.
MONDAY, NOV. 30
2:09 a.m. – Security check in the 2200 block of Jackson; checks OK.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
2:27 a.m. – Check of downtown area; no problems noted.
3:42 a.m. – Assist outside agency, check of business in the 1600 block of McHenry for Ceres Police Department for signs of possible break-in; checks OK.
6:18 a.m. – Report of fire alarms going off in the 2400 block of California; assisted.
7:41 a.m. – Security check, 1100 block First; no problems noted.
3:09 p.m. – 9-1-1 hang-up from the 22000 block of Craig Road; log note only.
3:10 p.m. – Possible intoxicated driver reported, swerving all over the roadway northbound on McHenry at River; turned on to Ullrey. Officer responded to area but was unable to locate the vehicle.
3:28 p.m. – Security check, 1100 block First.
6:57 p.m. – Welfare check, 1400 block Walnut.
9:36 p.m. – Security check, 1200 block Plaza; no problems noted.
9:48 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle at Hogan Park, 1000 block Escalon Avenue; checks OK.
10:50 p.m. – Downtown security check; no problems noted.
11:43 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle in the 2200 block of Jackson; checks OK.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28
12:36 a.m. – Security check, downtown area; no problems noted.
12:48 a.m. – Check of business, 1100 block First; secure.
12:53 a.m. – Security check of business complex, 2200 block Jackson; checks OK.
3:48 a.m. – Check of businesses in the 1900 block of McHenry; secure.
4:01 a.m. – Check of business complex, 1200 block Plaza; secure.
9:16 a.m. – Dispute reported in the 2100 block of Coley.
9:56 a.m. – Follow up in the 2100 block of Coley; report taken.
12:50 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle reported in the 1100 block of La Mesa; parked there for last three days.
12:52 p.m. – Burglary reported, occurred prior, miscellaneous items taken from the 1100 block of First.
12:58 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle reported in the 2200 block of Jackson; checks OK, vehicle to be towed on Monday, needs repairs.
7:05 p.m. – 9-1-1 hang-up from the 1000 block of Escalon Avenue; confirmed misdial, secure.
11:01 p.m. – 9-1-1 hang-up; determined to be child playing with phone, secure.
11:35 p.m. – Officers working radar enforcement at Highway 120 and Brennan observed a vehicle driving at a much slower pace than other vehicles. A traffic stop was conducted and officers detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the driver. Following an investigation, the 52-year-old Merced man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and DUI with a blood alcohol content of .08 or better. The man was cited and released.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27
2:58 a.m. – Check of businesses in the 2100 block of Jackson; secure.
3:07 a.m. – Check in the 1900 block of McHenry; businesses secure.
3:46 a.m. – Security check of businesses in the 1200 block of Plaza; no problems noted.
4:39 a.m. – Assist outside agency, check of possible prowler on Escalon Avenue for San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department.
5:04 a.m. – Downtown security check, 1700 block Main; no problems noted.
1:50 p.m. – Assist outside agency, McHenry and River.
1:51 p.m. – Threats complaint; report taken.
4:09 p.m. – Public Works call out on California.
6 p.m. – Suspicious circumstance, possible mail theft in the 2400 block of Jessica.
10:01 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle, 1000 block Escalon Avenue, Hogan Park; checks OK.
11:49 p.m. – Security check at Sanchez Park, Sanchez and Cardinal; checks OK.
THURSDAY, NOV. 26
12 a.m. – Check of businesses, 1900 block McHenry; secure.
12:53 a.m. – Pedestrian stop at Plaza and La Mesa; checks OK.
5:22 a.m. – Suspicious circumstance, officer initiated activity at Hogan Park, 1000 block Escalon Avenue; checks OK.
11:01 a.m. – Suspicious circumstance, subject with metal detector digging holes in grassy area at Main Street Park; warned.
2:20 p.m. – Report of subjects riding dirt bikes recklessly in the area, Countrywood and Sophie; gone on arrival.
6:45 p.m. – Police were dispatched to a possible battery, domestic dispute in the area of Park Avenue; the suspect had left the area prior to police arrival but he was later located in Salida by the CHP. The 38-year-old man from Denair was taken into custody and booked at San Joaquin County Jail.
7:35 p.m. – Possible intoxicated driver reported, McHenry, vehicle swerving in the roadway.
7:49 p.m. – Possible intoxicated driver reported, Highway 120 and Brayton; unable to locate.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25
3:32 a.m. – Downtown security check; no problems noted.
5:46 a.m. – Check of businesses, 1900 block McHenry; no problems noted.
8:07 a.m. – Public Works callout to Brentwood Park; subject tapping in to hydrant for water without authorization; warned.
1:54 p.m. – Assist outside agency, Manteca Police Department working on vehicle hit and run incident, property damage only; occurred on Kern Street.
6:40 p.m. – Check of businesses, 1200 block Plaza; checks OK.
7:31 p.m. – Disturbing the peace complaint, 1500 block Fourth.
8:02 p.m. – Possible intoxicated driver reported, Campbell and Highway 120; unable to locate.
11:50 p.m. – Downtown security check; no problems noted.
TUESDAY, NOV. 24
2:40 a.m. – Extra patrol in the 1700 block of Baker; checks OK.
3:07 a.m. – Security check at police shooting range, 25000 block East River Road.
4:05 a.m. – Downtown security check; area secure.
4:43 a.m. – Suspicious vehicle observed, Blixt and First; checks OK.
4:49 a.m. – Check of business, 1100 block First; secure.
12:23 p.m. – Welfare check of subject reported laying in the grass at the park, Edgewood and California, in the rain; unable to locate.
1:43 p.m. – Vandalism complaint, 2400 block Jessica; community mailboxes damaged.
5:38 p.m. – Follow up at Lone Tree and Brennan; follow up to prior auto accident with possible weapons disposed of in the area.
7:33 p.m. – Bike stop, McHenry and Catherine; log note only.
10:25 p.m. – Officer initiated activity at El Portal, vehicle in the area; subjects advised of curfew, leaving area.
11:48 p.m. – Officer initiated activity in the 2100 block of Jackson; false alarm.
MONDAY, NOV. 23
12:35 p.m. – Non-injury accident reported, Highway 120 and Third; motorcycle down.
12:46 p.m. – Suspicious circumstance, possible break-in of residence in the area, 2500 block Jackson.
7:45 p.m. – Security check downtown; no problems noted.
10:14 p.m. – Suspicious vehicle at Hogan Park; checks OK.
10:32 p.m. – Security check of business in the 1100 block of First; checks OK.
