Crime: Neighbor Allegedly Hoses Down Caller’s Porch

By Nicole Cook

A caller reported that her neighbor intentionally hosed her patio to put out the incense she had lit. She was told to pursue the matter through civil court. The incident occurred at 1 p.m. on the 28100 block of Soledad Street in Laguna Niguel.

Here are more items from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department blotter. All incidents were reported within Laguna Niguel unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, June 18:
Welfare check. 2:39 p.m. 25500 block of Del Poniente. A caller reported that a small child was screaming at the location for the past 45 minutes. It may have been due to the child taking swimming lessons.

Citizen assist. 2:05 p.m. Unknown block of Saint Thomas. A caller reported that he posted an item on sale on Craigslist for $350 and received a check from a potential buyer for $2000.

Citizen assist. 12:30 p.m. Crown Valley/Alicia Parkways. A caller reported that she was being harassed online while she was at Starbucks.

Suspicious person/circumstances. 4:35 p.m. Crown Valley Parkway/Greenfield Drive.  A caller believed that the drivers of a black 4-door vehicle and a red vehicle were following him. He believed his ex-girlfriend sent them to follow him. The caller was riding his bicycle and was wearing a black hoodie and white baseball hat.

Incidents are taken from the official call-for-service records kept by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. All parties represented above are presumed innocent until proven guilty. For questions about this blotter, email the editor at rich.krane@patch.com.