Crime & Safety
Firefighters Respond to Mustang, Chevy Truck Collision
A selection of recent blotter reports from the sheriff's department in Lake Forest.
At 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a reckless driver near the Lake Forest Drive and Trabuco Road intersection. The informant reported that a man driving a gold Toyota Camry was attempting to sideswipe her vehicle.
At 1:39 p.m. Tuesday, a caller reported abandoned vehicles near the Santa Rita and Alamitos intersection. The informant reported two rental trucks parked on Santa Rita and another on Alamitos.
At 1:08 p.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a traffic accident near Bake Parkway and Portola Parkway. According to the report, a Mustang and Chevy truck collided after one of the drivers ran a red light. The Mustang was leaking gas so firefighters also responded to the accident. No injuries were reported.
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At 1:08 p.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to investigate a person down near the Muirlands Boulevard and El Toro Road intersection. Firefighters were dispatched to check on a well-dressed man in his 30s lying in a grassy area.
At 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to assist firefighters in the 23000 block of El Caballo Street. The report stated that the caller's cousin had jumped out of a second-floor window.
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At 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a suspected drunken driver near the Aliso Park Drive and El Toro Road intersection. The informant reportedly witnessed the driver of a red hatchback swerving on El Toro. According to the report, the driver hit the curb numerous times.
At 5:54 p.m. Friday, deputies arrested a 31-year-old woman near the Lake Forest Drive and 5 Freeway intersection. According to the report, the woman, who reportedly had a warrant out for her arrest, appeared to be driving while intoxicated. She was taken into custody and has since been released on a bond.
At 4:56 p.m. Friday, deputies were called to assist a citizen in the 24900 block of Muirlands Boulevard. According to the report, a caller said she was being stalked, and that the stalker had thrown a broken beer bottle in her backyard.
At 4:46 p.m. Friday, a caller reported a disturbance in the 24500 block of Bendricon Lane. The caller reportedly witnessed a group of about eight male minors drinking alcohol in front of an office building.
At 1:58 p.m. Friday, deputies detained three men for smoking marijuana at a park in the 21500 block of Lake Forest Drive. According to the report, the men were in a picnic area and agreed to leave the area after deputies spoke with them.