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Police Arrest Suspected Drunken Drivers

A selection of recent reports from the Orange County sheriff's blotter in Lake Forest.

At 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a traffic accident near the El Toro Road and Raymond Way intersection. The report stated that one of the two vehicles in the crash had flipped over. Firefighters and two tow trucks responded to the scene.

At 10:22 a.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a disturbance in the 25000 block of Farthing Street. The report stated that a woman’s ex-husband had broken into her home and went to sleep. The man refused to leave when asked and was detained by police.

At 8:49 p.m. Monday, deputies arrested a 19-year-old woman for alleged drunken driving near the Portola Parkway and Market Place intersection. The subject was driving a Chevy Cobalt and reportedly had driven it up a curb. The vehicle was towed and there was no posted bail amount.

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At 6:23 p.m. Monday, a deputies assisted an outside agency in the 23100 block of Lake Center Drive. The report stated the three girls, ages 6, 10, and 11, were found in a room by themselves at the Irvine Suites hotel. According to the report, their mother is a known meth user who engages in prostitution.

At 4:58 p.m. Monday, a caller reported a petty theft in the 26500 block of Town Center Drive. The report stated that several men were seen stealing two beach crusier bikes from a retail store.

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At 2:35 a.m. Monday, deputies arrested a 20-year-old man near the Trabuco Road and Lake Forest Driver intersection. According to a caller, the man had passed out on the sidewalk. Deputies discovered the man had a warrant out for his arrest for burglary. He was taken into custody.

At 11:59 p.m. Sunday, deputies arrested a 25-year-old man near Bellcroft and Midcrest drives. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of drunken driving, but was released when the D.A declined to prosecute.

At 9:57 p.m. Saturday, a caller reported suspicious activity in the 20000 block of Osterman Road. The report stated deputies detained six men who the informant suspected of doing drugs in a parking lot.

At 1:36 p.m. Saturday, deputies arrested a 21-year-old man in the 23100 block of Los Alisos Boulevard. The subject was arrested at the Saddleback Apartments after he allegedly assaulted his 17-year-old girlfriend, choking her until she blacked out. The man then prevented the girl from calling for help, according to the report. The man was taken into custody but released when the D.A. declined to prosecute.

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