Police Calls: Thefts at Waterfront/Bulb, Woman Bites Man, Man with Rug on Head

The following information was obtained from the daily incident log and arrest log of the Albany Police Department.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

DUI arrest – At 12:29 a.m., police arrested a 34-year-old Novato woman at Solano and Masonic on suspicion of driving under the influence and having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more.


Petty theft at Waterfront Park – At 12:57 a.m., police logged a "Petty Theft" entry of officer-initiated activity at Waterfront Park. Disposition: Case report taken.

Drug arrest – At 1:44 a.m., police arrested a 26-year-old Richmond woman at 747 San Pablo on suspicion of illegal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a 1:43 a.m. "Bicycle Traffic Stop" and "Arrest Made" report at San Pablo and Washington.

Female with dog on median asking for money – At 7:39 a.m., police logged a report of a female with a dog asking for money on the median at San Pablo and Buchanan. Disposition: Responsible/s advised of complaint, will correct situation.

Leaves raked in vain – At 10:12 a.m., a person who swept leaves into the gutter on Carmel for street-sweeping day complained that a vehicle has parked there and wants the vehicle towed. Disposition: Log note only.

Intersection lights broken – At 10:23 p.m., a person reported that all the lights, including walk/don't walk, are lit up at San Pablo and Buchanan. Disposition: Log note only.

Outstanding warrant arrest – At 10:31 a.m., police arrested a 22-year-old San Leandro man at 800 San Pablo on an outstanding warrant. The arrest followed a 9:57 a.m "Petty Theft" and "Arrest Made" report of a man at pump #2 on San Pablo who put items in his pockets. The reporting party was able to remove the items from the pockets. (Editor's note: Albany Hill Mini Mart is located at 800 San Pablo.)

Vehicle missing at Hertz – At 10:59 a.m., police received a report that vehicle was not returned to Hertz on San Pablo. Disposition: Matter/persons referred to outside agency.

Crazy-looking guy with rug over head – At 5:56 p.m., police received a report of guy who looks crazy walking up and down Dartmouth with a rug over his head, looking up driveways. Disposition: Unable to locate source of complaint.

Missing dog – At 7:43 p.m., police received a call of half poodle/half schnauser missing for a few hours. The dog is grayish black and small-to-medium in size. Disposition: Log note only.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Identity theft – At 8:27 a.m., a person in the police lobby reported that an unknown subject is attempting to open credit card accounts in the person's name. Disposition: Case report taken.

Woman heard screaming – At 10:42 a.m., police received a report of a woman heard screaming. It sounds like it's coming from an encampment on the east side of the railroad tracks across from Target. Disposition: Matter/persons referred to outside agency.

Identity theft – At 1:46 p.m., police logged a report of an unknown person opening credit card accounts in the victim's name. Disposition: Case report taken.

Outstanding warrant arrest – At 4:41 p.m., police arrested a 25-year-old San Francisco man in the 900 block of Pomona on an outstanding warrant. The arrest followed a 4:16 p.m. "Disturbance of Peace" and "Arrest Made" report of a man and a woman at Pomona and Marin involved in a physical alternation. The reporting party say the woman bite the man.

Man taking recycling – At 4:55 p.m., police received a report of a man taking recyclables on Cornell and last seen heading toward El Cerrito Plaza. Disposition: Unable to locate source of complaint.

Threats from screaming, cursing man – At 5:56 p.m., a person told police that a screaming, cursing man in red pants threatened to beat up the reporting party. The subject was last seen heading west on Portland. Disposition: Matter/persons referred to outside agency. (Editor's note: The intersection of Ensenada and Portland is in Berkeley, three blocks east of the Albany border.)

Pit bull jumps into occupied vehicle at Waterfront – At 7:29 p.m., police received a report that a pit bull jumped into a vehicle occupied by the reporting party and children at the Waterfront. The dog has since departed with a possible owner. Disposition: Log note only.

Wallet taken from vehicle at Albany Bulb – At 9:21 p.m., police received a report of a brown Eagle Creek wallet with a copper chain containing a driver's license and ATM card taken from an unlocked vehicle at the Albany Bulb. The reporting party would like to be contacted if it is turned in. Disposition: Log note only.

Drug paraphernalia, probation violation arrest – At 9:53 p.m., police arrested a 54-year-old transient at 461 Jackson on suspicion of illegal possession of drug paraphernalia and violating probation. The arrest followed a 9:23 p.m. "Suspicious Vehicle" and "Arrest Made" log report of a pickup parked on Jackson with the engine running and loud music playing for two hours.

For other police-related news on Albany Patch, see our "Police and Fire" section.
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The Albany police call log and arrest log may be viewed at the Albany Police Department at 1000 San Pablo Avenue.