On Sunday, November 27, 2011, at approximately 0405 hours, deputies responded to a residential burglary at a multi-unit apartment complex in the 1100 Block of Main Street, Half Moon Bay.   Deputies arrived to find a window screen pried away from a window near the front door and several subjects inside.    Deputies ordered the subjects from the residence.   Three subjects exited the residence through the front door, four subjects fled the residence through a second story window and were located hiding in the bushes, one suspect was located in the suspect’s vehicle.    It was determined that they had broken into the house, cooked the victim’s food and had ransacked the victim's apartment, while she was away from the residence.

The victim had met two of the suspects online a few months ago and had invited them to the apartment last weekend after meeting with them in Redwood City.  While the victim was away from her residence on this evening, she had received text messages from two of the suspects stating that they wanted to come back over to party.   The victim responded by text message that she was not home.  When she returned to the apartment at approximately 0400 hours, the victim saw the suspect vehicle parked outside and noticed the lights on in the apartment.  The victim immediately called 911.

All 8 individuals were taken into custody for burglary, conspiracy, resisting arrest, public intoxication and probation violations.  The victim was able to determine that a necklace was missing, but advised she would inventory her apartment to see if anything else was taken.

The adult suspects were booked into the San Mateo County Jail and are scheduled to be arraigned in Superior court on Monday, November 28.

The juvenile suspects were booked into the San Mateo County Youth Services Center.

SUSPECTS:
#1 - Alvarado, Jonathan Mora  HMA, 19yrs
Hayward, CA

#2 - Tornez, Aaaron Cabazos  HMA, 19yrs
Palo Alto, CA

#3 - Chipres, Miguel Angel   HMA 18yrs
Santa Clara, CA

#4 - Barajas, Cristian Aljandro  HMA  20 yrs
Fresno, CA

#5 - Hispanic Female Juvenile, 17 yrs
Pacifica, CA

#6 - Hispanic Female Juvenile, 17 yrs
Bel, CA

#7 - Hispanic Male Juvenile, 17 yrs
Santa Clara, CA

#8 - Hispanic Male Juvenile, 17 yrs
East Palo Alto, CA

TYPE OF CRIME:   
460 PC – Residential Burglary
182 PC – Conspiracy
148 PC – Resisting Arrest
647F PC – Public Intoxication
777 W&I – Violation of Probation - Juvenile

Release Date: November 14, 2011
SMSO Case #11-3785

Half Moon Bay, California: On Saturday November 12, at 11:45PM deputies were dispatched to 40 Stone Pine Road, in Half Moon Bay regarding a noise complaint.  Prior the Deputy Genaro Urena’s arrival, County Communications advised him that several subjects were standing in front of the above listed address yelling and making noise.  Upon arrival, a crowd of approximately twenty people began to disperse and leave the area.

When the deputy Urena exited his patrol car he contacted an Hispanic male adult, later identified as Luis Aguilar, a Half Moon Bay resident, standing in front of the business.  Aguilar appeared intoxicated. He had red, watery eyes, was unsteady on his feet, slurred speech and Deputy Urena could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath when he spoke to him.  Deputy Urena instructed Aguilar to leave the area and to not return.  Aguilar told the deputy he was not going to leave and instead challenged him to a physical fight, saying, "I don't give a *%#! who you is, I'm a norteno from media luna."

Due to his high level of intoxication and his inability to follow simple directions, Aguilar was placed under arrest for PC 647(f)- Public intoxication.  Aguilar was transported and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility without incident.

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MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:    Lt. Ray Lunny
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Press Information Office
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA  94063
(650) 363-4049

STREET FIGHT ENDS IN ARREST

Half Moon Bay, California: On Monday October 31, 2011, deputies were dispatched to "More for Less" parking lot located at 501 Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay regarding a physical altercation between several men.  Prior to the deputies’ arrival, County Communications advised responding units the men were fighting with baseball bats and had started to break windows.

Upon arrival deputies saw three men and one woman standing in front of the business yelling at each other.  Deputies noticed one man had a silver colored baseball bat in his hands and was walking backwards and looking at the other men who were swearing at him and walking towards him.  As the deputy exited his marked patrol vehicle, he was told that the two men (Paul and Jesse Williams) were beating up the other man (Jorge Flores).

Paul Williams was arrested for Vandalism, smashing the windshield of a car and Public Intoxication.  Jesse Williams was believed to have been struck in the head with the baseball bat and was in and out of consciousness, so paramedics transported him to Stanford Hospital for further treatment.

Anyone who may have witnessed this event or who believes they may have information concerning the investigation are encouraged to contact Sheriff’s Detective Jim Gilletti at 650-363-4066 or telephone the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 547-2700.

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MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:    Lt. Ray Lunny
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Press Information Office
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA  94063
(650) 363-4049

EARLY MORNING FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

Half Moon Bay, California: On Sunday morning at 3:40 AM, Deputy Sheriff Chris Laughlin was on routine patrol in the area of Highway One at Seymour Street when he saw large amounts of smoke in the air that appeared to be coming from an unknown area just east of his location. He located the source of the smoke at a commercial building complex located at 840 Main Street.  He found the rear of the building was on fire, fully engulfed. The complex contained three separate businesses, Coastside Dentistry, Ellen Joseph Gallery and Main Street Hair Design.

Deputy Laughlin notified County Communications of his findings and requested Fire respond to his location. Coastal Deputies also responded to the scene to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

While waiting for Fire personnel to arrive, Deputy Laughlin and Deputy John Sanchez used fire extinguishers from their patrol vehicles to control the spread of the fire. They extinguished most of the visible flames; however Fire personnel later located some internal fire areas that had to be extinguished.

Fire personnel did not find anything suspicious and the fire is believed to be the result of an electrical problem.  

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MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:    Lt. Ray Lunny
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Press Information Office
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA  94063
(650) 363-4049

City Council to Discuss Downtown Parking Pay Stations

HALF MOON BAY, CA – The Half Moon Bay City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 PM to discuss a possible parking pay station program in downtown Half Moon Bay.  The study session will cover research findings and ask the City Council if they are interested in continuing to pursue a program.

During the 2011-12 budget process, the City Council considered almost 100 ideas from Council, staff, and community members.  Parking pay stations were just one of the ideas that the City Council directed staff to investigate.  Other cities have experienced benefits from parking programs that range from increased customer satisfaction to increased revenue for unfunded needs.

“Paid parking benefits visitors, the businesses and the City,” says Vice Mayor Allan Alifano. “Visitors will benefit from more reliably available parking stalls, business will benefit from increased customer turnover, and the City could receive additional revenue for City services.”

The study session will also highlight the potential for lighting the downtown street trees as electrical infrastructure will be needed for the pay stations.

The study session will be held on Tuesday, October 18 at the Ted Adcock Community Center at 535 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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If you would like additional information please contact Laura Snideman, City Manager, at 650-726-8270 or lsnideman@hmbcity.com.

Deputies began an immediate search of the area and located Jose Monroy in the 400 block of Cypress Avenue, where he was detained.    Upon further investigation, Monroy was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail on charges of attempted murder with a gang enhancement.   The suspect and the victim are known to one another.  No other suspects are currently outstanding.

Anyone who has information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Hector Acosta at (650) 363-4064. You may also call the Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Witness Line at 800-547-2700.

No further information is available for release at this time.
10/10/11

SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN HALF MOON BAY SHOOTING

CHARGES:                                                 664/187 P.C. – Attempted Murder
186.22 P.C. – Criminal Gang Enhancement

SUSPECT #1:                                             Christian Serrano DeLeon
Hispanic Male Adult, 21 years
Half Moon Bay

SUSPECT #2:                                             Marco Antonio Barajas
Hispanic Male Adult, 18 years
Half Moon Bay

SUSPECT #3                                              Hispanic Juvenile Male
17 years of age
Moss Beach

On Thursday, 9/1/11 at approximately 7:00 AM, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Half Moon Bay Patrol Bureau, Investigations Bureau, along with officers from allied law enforcement agencies conducted a search warrant in the 400 block of Metzgar Avenue in the City of Half Moon Bay. The warrant was in response to the gang related shooting that occurred on August 14^th in Half Moon Bay.The investigation led to the identification of several individuals who are believed to be responsible.

Christian Serrano DeLeon was determined to be the primary suspect in this case.  He was located at the residence and taken into custody. DeLeon was booked into the San Mateo County Jail and charged with Attempted Murder with a criminal street gang enhancement.

Probation searches at other residences lead to the arrest of two other suspects:

Marco Antonio Barajas was located at a residence on the 400 Block of Willow Street, Half Moon Bay. He was taken into custody and charged with Attempted Murder with a criminal street gang enhancement.

The third suspect, a 17 year old, Hispanic juvenile male was also taken into custody.  Deputies located him at a residence in the 100 block of Corona Street, Half Moon Bay.  He has been booked at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center on charges of Attempted Murder with a criminal street gang enhancement.

The investigation is on-going and no further information is being released at this time.   Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Press Information Office
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA  94063
(650) 363-4049

Release Date:  Thursday, September 01, 2011

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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office along with Council Members of the City of Half Moon Bay will hold a Community Meeting to address gangs and graffiti in light of a shooting involving gang members on August 14, 2011.    Gangs and gang activity are a common and complex problem for communities throughout this country.  In order to combat this problem, communities must come together and get involved to provide alternatives and solutions to this complex social issue.

Mayor Naomi Patridge and members of the Half Moon Bay City Council are committed to effectively combating this issue and mobilizing the community to get involved. The Mayor recently remarked,  “I am pleased to be working so closely with the Sheriff’s Office and taking this opportunity to better educate ourselves about how we can partner with law enforcement to stop criminals.”

San Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks has long recognized the need to dedicate resources, even in troubling economic times, to combat gang violence.    Those efforts include enforcement through the Countywide Gang Task Force, education through the schools, community meetings, and citizen’s police academies. Providing alternatives to gangs through concerted educational efforts and programs such as the very successful Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) are also fundamental. Sheriff Munks said, “We will do everything in our power to thwart gang violence and the roots of gang behavior on the Coastside.  This behavior will not be tolerated.”

All programs are offered in both English & Spanish Languages.  These programs and other topics will be discussed at the Community Meeting:

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Ted Adcock Community Center
535 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay

Topics Will Include

Gangs Defined
Graffiti: What it means & What to do about it
Prevention Strategies
Community Mobilization & Partnerships
Community Q & A

Spanish Language translators will be present to answer questions and provide information.  All Coastside residents are encouraged to attend.

Mayor Patridge: “I expect a great turnout at the community meeting as we are a strong community who will work together to resolve this problem.”  

Contact: Lt. Lisa Williams
lwilliams@co.sanmateo.ca.us
650 573-2853

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office                                           
Press Information Office                                                                    
400 County Center                                                                                  
Redwood City, CA  94063
(650) 363-4049

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October 14, 2010

HALF MOON BAY, CA – Approximately 12 acres of developable land along Cabrillo Highway will be donated to the City of Half Moon Bay at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting.  Ronald and Patricia VandenBerghe, the principals in the property ownership Merit Manor, LP, are expected to attend the meeting for the official acceptance of the property by the City Council.

The property, vacant land abutting Highway 1 and often referred to as the “Glencree” property, is located south of Grand View Terrace and immediately adjacent to the Beachwood property.

The VandenBerghes have a great love of Half Moon Bay and have decided to donate the property to the City rather than continue the development process.  Ron began coming to Half Moon Bay with his father in 1947 and the couple has been visiting since 1954 when they were teenagers.  “We have many happy memories here and would like to give back to Half Moon Bay,” says Ron VandenBerghe, “and we believe the land will be a valuable asset to the City of Half Moon Bay for public purposes….”

Mayor Marina Fraser believes this is an extraordinarily generous and exciting gift.  “A land donation provides incredible flexibility for public future uses and we are so grateful to the VandenBerghes.  I love this community and am very happy that others want it to thrive as much as I do,” she says.

“While the City has no immediate plans for the property,” states Interim City Manager Michael Dolder, “it is another positive step moving Half Moon Bay forward.”

The City Council will formally consider acceptance of the property and recognize the VandenBerghes at its next regular meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at the Ted Adcock Center, located at 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay.

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Contact:  Michael Dolder, Interim City Manager, Tel: 650-726-8793

April 12, 2011

HALF MOON BAY, CA – The City of Half Moon Bay and the Coastside Mother’s Club recently partnered to fundraise and replace outdated playground equipment at Ocean View Park.  That project, and the imminent demise of the current structure caught the attention of local resident and father, David Eblovi.  Mr. Eblovi has many years of specialized experience, knowledge, and professional contacts, as well as a personal passion for restoration.  In an attempt to temporarily extend the use of the Ocean View playground while fundraising efforts are underway for replacement, Mr. Eblovi generously donated his expertise and time to the City.

“My family uses the playground on a regular basis and I was excited to be able to use both my personal technical experience and where necessary my personal and professional relationships to help keep it open until everything was in place for the installation of a replacement structure.” says Mr. Eblovi.  The City facilitated a quick consultation with two resident playground inspectors, who worked with David to quickly identify the practicality of remedying the numerous issues that were identified in the original report. The adjustments and repairs that have been made are not intended to be permanent, but have successfully and innovatively mitigated all immediate safety issues.  The inspectors confirmed that full replacement was still inevitable. “The City and David have made a lot of families very happy by finding a way to keep the play structure in place while we conduct our fundraising efforts.” says Kristen O’Brien from the Coastside Mother’s Club.

Initially, the City looked to secure replacement parts to extend the life of the play structure.  However, due to the age of the structure and modifications to industry standards, suitable replacement parts are not available and the manufacturer recommended removal of the structure.  The temporary fixes that David was able to complete won’t last forever, but they will ensure that our youth can safely use the playground while fundraising efforts are underway. “This is a perfect example of community volunteers offering creative solutions and personal expertise for the benefit of the entire community,” says Mayor Naomi Patridge.

The City Council will recognize Mr. Eblovi at the next regular City Council meeting, Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 PM at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Coastside Mother’s Group and the Ocean View playground structure please visit www.operationoceanview.com

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If you would like additional information please contact Laura Snideman, City Manager, at lsnideman@hmbcity.com.