Hercules Officers Safely Return Runaway

The following incidents were reported by the Hercules Police between Nov. 16-20, 2012. Suspects are innocent unless proven guilty. Arrests do not necessarily equal convictions.

Located a Missing Juvenile: On Nov. 20 at 1:15 a.m., Hercules Police Officers contacted a juvenile on Sycamore Avenue near Redwood. During their contact it was determined that the juvenile was reported as a runaway on Nov. 6, to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was given a ride home to Rodeo.

Stolen Vehicle: Hercules Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at the 300 block of South Wildwood. The victim reported that sometime between Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 a.m., someone stole his 1999 Chevy Camaro (CA LP# 6UNL304) which was parked on Village Parkway. The Camaro was entered into Stolen Vehicle System.

Collision: On Nov. 16, at 12:04 p.m., an Officer responded to Sycamore at Civic for a report of a traffic collision. One of the parties complained of pain but refused medical treatment. Both vehicles were driven away by the owners.

Threats: On Nov. 16, at 5:16 p.m. a woman reported that her husband told his mother if she came home tonight, he would blow her head off. Officers attempted to locate the husband with negative results. This case is under investigation.

Driving Under the Influence: On Nov. 17, at 1:50 a.m. an Officer stopped a Silver ’05 Chrysler 300 (CA LP# 6NZJ721) for a DUI investigation. The driver, Shavonne Williams of Concord, displayed objective symptoms of being intoxicated. Williams was arrested for DUI and the vehicle was towed.

Stored Vehicle: On Nov. 17, at 9:04 a.m. Volunteer Parking Enforcement Officer towed a blue 2007 Nissan Altima (CA LP# 5ZHH569) from Refugio Valley Park for expired registration.

Theft: On Nov. 17, at 9:16 a.m., An Officer was dispatched to 116 Scotts Valley for a theft report. The victim reported that sometime between 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday morning someone stole all four rims and tires from her vehicle The vehicle has been parked in the driveway of 116 Scotts Valley for the past two weeks.

Stored Vehicle: On Nov. 17, at 2:23 p.m. a Volunteer Parking Enforcement Officer towed a black 2002 Jaguar X Type (CA LP# 5TPK624) from IFO 124 Oriole Court for expired registration.

Unlicensed Driver: On Nov. 17, at 4:45 a.m. an Officer stopped a vehicle on San Pablo Avenue and John Muir for a vehicle code violation. The driver, Cameo McGee of Antioch, was cited for driving with a suspended license.

Auto Burglary: On Nov. 17, an Officer responded to Franklin Canyon Golf Course for an auto burglary report.

Domestic Violence: On Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. an Officer responded to the 400 block of Forest Park and contacted the victim who said that her boyfriend grabbed her by the wrist during an argument, causing injury. The case will be forward to DA’s Office for review.

Stored Tow: On Nov. 17, at 10:54 p.m., an Officer towed a copper ’00 Chevy Suburban (CA LP# 6HNX958) from the parking lot of Chase Bank, 3600 San Pablo Ave. The Suburban had expired registration dated January 2012.

Non-Injury Collision: On Nov. 18, at 5 a.m. Hercules Police Officers were dispatched to a roll-over collision on Willow Avenue near Sycamore Avenue. Officers arrived and found the driver standing on the shoulder near her overturned vehicle. The driver said she fell asleep at the wheel causing her vehicle to veer to the right and subsequently roll over. The vehicle slid upside down on the roof for approximately 200 feet before coming to rest. The driver did not have any injuries and arranged for a private party tow.

Outside Assist: On Nov. 18, at about 11:40 a.m., Pinole Police requested assistance regarding a residential burglary in progress in the 200 block of Buckskin Court. Hercules Police Officers assisted with a perimeter position; however the suspects reportedly fled on foot prior to arrival and were not located. It was determined that the suspects had not gained entry into the residence and there was no other suspect information available at this time.

Domestic Battery: On Nov. 18, at about 12:14 p.m., Hercules Police Officers responded to the 90 building of Glenwood for a reported domestic dispute. At the same time, the reporting person, who was the daughter of the two subjects involved in the dispute came to the Hercules Police department and stated that her father pulled her mother’s hair pushed her and then slapped her with an open hand across her face. After further investigation, the husband was placed under arrest for domestic violence. An emergency protective order was issued and served. The husband was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility without incident.

Unlicensed Driver: On Nov. 19, at 12:49 a.m. a Hercules Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1993 Toyota Camry sedan (LP# 3EFN957) at 4000 San Pablo Ave. The driver, Selvin Lopez was found to be an unlicensed driver. Lopez was cited and released.

Driving under the influence: On Nov. 19 at 8:36 p.m., a Hercules Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a '97 Lincoln town car at the Park and Ride on Willow Avenue. The driver, Benjamin Estrada of Hercules, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.