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Lake Forest deputy’s proactive efforts thwart potential string of burglaries
Three men were arrested -- and a burglary plan potentially foiled -- after an observant deputy noticed suspicious behavior and initiated an investigative car stop in the city of Lake Forest.
At nearly 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, a deputy was patrolling a business complex area near the north dead-end area of Bridger Road. The deputy noticed an occupied Chevy Malibu with a man standing outside of it, appearing to block the license plate.
As the deputy approached, the man hurried back into the car and drove off.
The deputy conducted an investigative car stop and found three of the men had active arrests warrants for burglary. Kevin Jamine Reed, 19; Albert Demetrius Jackson, 18; and Jorge Anthony Martinez, 19, all were taken into custody and transported to the Orange County Jail.
The two other occupants of the vehicle were released – one with a citation for a vehicle code violation.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the deputy found tools for breaking glass.
“We believe this group of men were about to commit one or a several commercial or vehicle burglaries in the community, but their efforts were interrupted by our deputy,” said OCSD Lt. Chad Taylor, Chief of Police Services for Lake Forest. “This not only is a great example of proactive patrol work, but it is also emblematic of the commitment of our deputies in keeping our community safe.”
OC Sheriff to Conduct Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation
15 arrested in DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Division arrested 15 people at Friday night’s DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint in the city of Dana Point.
Nearly 450 cars drove through the checkpoint, with 410 of those being screened for impaired or unlicensed drivers.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence: one for alcohol, one for drugs and one for a combination of the two.
Another 12 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving unlicensed or with a suspended license. In addition, eight other drivers were cited for a variety of vehicle code violations, including speeding, running a red light and traversing a cone pattern.
The Sheriff’s Department receives grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to conduct DUI and Driver’s License checkpoints after research has shown that conducting this enforcement, as well as advertising it, can reduce the prevalence of impaired driving.