A pedestrian died Thursday night, June 3, when a pickup struck him on Katella Avenue. There is no evidence that the driver was intoxicated. Police do not know if the dead man was impaired at the time.
Los Alamitos Police received the call at 9:33 p.m.
According to a statement issued by Los Alamitos Police Capt. Bruce McAlpine, witnesses said Anaheim resident Jack Becker, 77, was stepping off the center median at Katella Avenue at Siboney Street when a Chevy Silverado hit him.
The Cypress Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority were already at the scene when Los Alamitos officers arrived.
Becker was apparently leaving the Los Alamtios Race Track—which is actually located in the city of Cypress—when the accident occurred.
“We have the majority of Katella as far as jurisdiction is concerned,” McAlpine told the Sun Newspapers.
The Los Alamitos Police Department is continuing the investigation. The agency asked that anyone with information about the traffic death call Traffic Sgt. Maria O’Connell at (562) 431 -2255, extension 418.
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Crime Log Assembled by Charles M. Kelly
The crimes listed in the Sun Newspapers were reported to Seal Beach Police Department, Los Alamitos Police Department and Orange County Sheriff Department between May 24 and June 5, 2010. Only street names are used; times given are reported times, not incident times. Crime Log entries are based on preliminary information. Space limitations make it impossible to publish every incident. Until proven guilty in a court of law, all suspects are considered innocent.
IN SEAL BEACH
Monday, May 24
Petty Theft—8:58 a.m.—1st Street—Between 5 p.m., Sunday, May 23 and 8 a.m., Monday, May 24, someone took a Sirius radio, GPS and glasses from a citzen’s vehicle. Point of entry: unknown. However, the keys may have been left in the door of the car.
Vehicle Burglary—5:06 p.m.—Apollo Court—The crime apparently occurred between 10:30 a.m. and the time of the call to police. Point of entry: unknown—the vehicle was locked. Loss: car stereo.
Tuesday, May 25
Suspicious Person—3:24 p.m.—Schooner Way—The caller was concerned that an 18-year-old white man might be casing for opportunities to burglarize open garages in the neighborhood.
The caller said the young man wore dark glasses, a plaid shirt and shorts. He was also carrying a big duffel bag.
He kept looking over his shoulder. The caller saw him digging through one trash can.
Lost Property—4:27 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—The caller reported a lost wallet with an animal control officer badge. The loss occurred at an unknown time on Sunday, May 23.
Wednesday, May 26
Transient—6:25 a.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The caller reported a man that the caller described as a transient sleeping in an elevator.
Petty Theft Report—10:59 a.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—Loss: a plaque off the front door. Value: unknown.
The crime apparently occurred between 6:20 and 8:20 p.m., Tuesday, May 25.
Possible Fake Money—6:11 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—A “quick change artist” gave the cashier a $100 bill in an attempt to get change for the money.
The suspect was described as a black man, 6 feet 2 inches tall, of medium build, wearing a black baseball cap, a white Jersey type shirt and black shorts.
Thursday, May 27
Open Door—12:27 p.m.—7th Street—The caller was away from home for 60-90 minutes. When the caller returned, she found the front door open. She was sure she locked the door when she left. Police found no evidence of a crime.
Suspicious Person—1:26 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—A citizen reported that there was a woman inside Chase Bank who was impersonating one of the bank’s customers.
The woman was apparently alone in the back. She had a credit card and attempted to use that credit card to get a cash advance from the bank.
A second person from the bank also contacted police to say the suspicious woman was attempting to get a cash advance on the credit card.
The bank apparently contacted the person whose name appeared on the credit card. That woman said she recently lost her wallet sometime that day
The suspect was arrested. Evadawn Elizabeth King, born Nov. 13, 1970, was arrested for commercial burglary. Seal Beach Police Sgt. Steve Bowles, the department’s public information officer, explained that entering a business with the intention of committing a crime is considered commercial burglary under California law.
Friday, May 28
Grand Theft Report—9:56 a.m.—Anchor Way—Two bikes were taken from an unlocked garage. The crime apparently occurred over night. The stolen bikes were valued at $1,200-1,400.
Saturday, May 29
Vehicle Burglary—8 a.m.—Montecito Road—Point of entry: unknown. Loss: a garage door opener and compact discs. The crime apparently occurred between 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 28 and the time of the call to police.
Attempted Bike Theft—10:10 a.m.—Ocean Avenue—The caller said two men tried to steal a bike. One of them tried to cut the lock, but when they realized they had been observed they drove off. Report taken.
Counseling—2:11 p.m.—10th Street—The caller said a black Mercedes-Benz left behind a bag of syringes in front of the caller’s residence. Log entry.
Sunday, May 30
Vehicle Burglary—6:18 a.m.—Marlin Avenue—The window of a Ford truck was broken. Report taken.
Vehicle Burglary—7:29 a.m.—Crystal Cove Way—Report taken.
Vehicle Burglary—10:42 a.m.—Jade Cove Way—The crime apparently occurred overnight. Point of entry: a broken passenger window. Loss: work gear, valued at approximately $2,000.
IN LOS ALAMITOS
Monday, May 31
Disturbance Juveniles—12:09 p.m.—Farquhar Avenue—Teenage girls were reported using profanity around small children. The parents moved the small children.
Officers spoke with the two girls, who left.
Tuesday, June 1
Suspicious Person—7:47 a.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard—A person described as a transient allegedly tampered with a business mailbox.
Wednesday, June 2
Suspicious Occupied Vehicle—8:45 a.m.—Katella Avenue—The caller said a man was peeking in and out of the bushes near a school. The man the caller described was found watching his daughter’s track meet.
Thursday, June 3
Disturbance Noise—3:03 a.m.—Howard Avenue—A group of people were on the corner being loud.
The property owner was warned.
Friday, June 4
Trashdigging—6:53 a.m.—Howard Avenue and Langley Drive—A man was reported pushing a shopping cart down the street and was seen going through trash bins. Officers found the man, who said he would leave the area.
Saturday, June 5
Suspicious Person—6:25 p.m.—Katella Avenue—A man was reportedly asking people for money.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, May 31
Trespassing—7:54 p.m.—Shakespeare Drive—A homeless man was in the area and asked to leave. He complied.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—11:50 p.m.—Kensington Road—The caller heard “scratching” outside the residence.
Tuesday, June 1
Disturbance, Music or Party—12:02 a.m.—Montecito Road—There was a loud party in the area. A deputy had the homeowner shut it down.
Burglary Report—12:24 p.m.—Yellowtail Drive—Report taken. No further details were available.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—9:45 p.m.—Silver Fox Road—The caller reported someone ringing her doorbell and knocking on the door.
Wednesday, June 2
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—9:23 a.m.—Martha Ann Drive—A homeless person was in the area.
Disturbance, Family Dispute—5:34 p.m.—Salmon Drive—This was a verbal domestic dispute. Report taken.
Friday, June 4
Disturbance, Family Dispute—5:41 a.m.—Norgrove Lane—This was a dispute between parents and their adult son. The son left the area prior to the deputy’s arrival.
IN SUNSET BEACH
Monday, May 31
Disturbance, Music or Party—9:55 p.m.—2nd Street—Party on the beach with an illegal fire. Deputies counseled the partiers.
Thursday, June 3
Disturbance, Music or Party—10:07 p.m.—14th Street—A party was reported at a nearby residence. Deputies shut it down.
Brian Smith of the News-Enterprise contributed to this article.
