The cab driver accused of raping a woman in Seal Beach Leisure World is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, Jan. 18.
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of up to eight years in state prison.
The arraignment, a formal reading of the charges against the defendant, will present the accused with an opportunity to enter a plea.
An arraignment is not a trial. It isn’t even a preliminary hearing. Legally, the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
Orlando Bruce Bosley, of Westminster, 57, has been charged with three counts: rape by duress or menace, rape by use of drugs and rape of an unconscious person.
Bosley is currently out on $100,000 bail. According to the Orange County Superior Court Web site, Bosley is being represented by the Public Defender’s Office.
According to the Seal Beach Police Department, on July 6, 2010, a 46-year-old woman took a cab from Sunset Beach to Seal Beach Leisure World.
According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the woman—who is being referred to as “Jane Doe”—called “A White & Yellow Cab, Inc.” for a ride after having drinks in Sunset Beach.
According to the DA’s Office, she was intoxicated when the cab driver took her to a Leisure World residence that belongs to a family member.
Police say she woke up the next morning in Leisure World with no recollection of what happened previously.
According to the SBPD, an examination of the woman and the Leisure World apartment indicated she had been “sexually assaulted.” Seal Beach investigators ultimately identified Bosley as the cab driver. He was arrested on Nov. 23.
Although Bosley is legally presumed innocent, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, the DA’s Office issued a press release asking the public to help identify any other victims of sexual assault by Bosley.
“Depending on the circumstances of the crime, it is not unusual for the District Attorney’s Office or investigating police department to seek potential additional victims in sexual assault cases,” said Farrah Emami.
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SBPD reminder: texting and driving is illegal
The Seal Beach Police Department’s Facebook page currently has a link to an AT&T documentary on YouTube.com concerning the dangers of texting and driving. According to the SBPD Facebook page, the consequences of driving while texting can be as devastating as driving while intoxicated.
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Wanted: volunteers for traumatized victims
According to the Los Alamitos Police Department Web site, Trauma Intervention Programs of Orange County is looking for volunteers.
The next TIP training academy is set for Thursday, Jan. 17.
“Each affiliate, citizen volunteers respond to traumatic incidents at the request of Police, Fire and Hospital personnel to support those who are emotionally traumatized,” said the Web site www.tiporangecounty.org.
For more information, call Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. at (949) 525-7376 or e-mail Wayne Fortin at TIPIncCEO@aol.com.
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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 Dec. 28, 2010 and Jan. 7, 2011.
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, December 27
Disturbance—2:58 a.m.—Harvard Lane—The caller’s son’s ex-girlfriend was reportedly at the front door, screaming. Police unit 216 responded. As a result of the call, a woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Tuesday, December 28
Bike Stop—1:47 a.m.—Lampson Avenue and Basswood Street—Police unit 241 arrested Ryan Lee Weddell for violating his parole and and possession of a syringe. Kenneth Arthur was arrested for possession of a syringe.
Burglary—2:28 p.m.—Daffodil Circle—The crime apparently occurred between 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27 and 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28. Point of entry: a side garage door that may have been pried. Loss: a big screen TV. No suspect information. Report taken.
Grand Theft Report—8:23 p.m.—Balboa Drive—The crime apparently occurred within 90 minutes of the call to police. Loss: three batteries and a power supply unit were stolen from a cable box at the location. The stolen property was collectively valued at $1,000. No suspect information. Grand theft.
Lost Property—9:21 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The loss: a driver’s license. The caller believed he may have left his driver’s license on the hood of his vehicle and driven off. The caller was on his way to the airport to try and catch a flight.
Wednesday, December 29
Open Door—8:05 a.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—Police attempted to contact the employee in charge of the location to find out if anyone was supposed to be inside the building. Security personnel told police they did not think anyone should be on site. At 8:18 a.m., police units 116 and 117 checked the inside of the building. Officers determined there was no further need for police services. According to the log, the door might have been left open by a janitor the night before.
Thursday, December 30
Grand Theft Report—2:21 a.m.—Balboa Avenue—A cable box was broken into. Report taken.
Suspicious Person—1:02 p.m.—7th Street—The caller reported a woman sitting on the curb, smoking cigarettes. The caller thought she was suspicious because the woman was unknown to the area and had been present for two hours. Police unit 117 found a woman who provided cleaning services at one of the 7th Street residences and she was waiting for the resident in question to return home.
Friday, December 31
Dead Opossum—6:10 a.m.—Bolsa Avenue and Seal Beach Boulevard—Incident.
Illegal Peddler—9:54 a.m.—Pacific Coast Highway—The caller, relaying second-hand information from a security officer, said an individual was selling hats in the parking lot. Police unit 116 contacted the hat salesman and advised him to discontinue. He said he would comply.
Vehicle Burglary—11:18 a.m.—Lampson Avenue—The caller, relaying second-hand information, reported that someone had broken into a vehicle. Report taken.
Saturday, January 1
Suspicious Circumstances—8:40 a.m.—Beachcomber Drive—The caller noticed an open garage and light on at a neighbor’s home at approximately 5 a.m. The neighbor’s home was under construction. Police unit 117 determined that the resident had returned home.
Hazard—10:31 a.m.—13th Street and Ocean Avenue—The caller reported what appeared to be a large fireworks or explosive on the berm. The device had not been detonated. The fireworks were turned over to the Orange County Fire Authority for disposal.
Burglary Report—2:13 p.m.—17th Street—The caller reported that the garage had been burglarized. The crime had possibly occurred within an hour of the call to police. Loss: a black Electra Beachcruiser valued at $500.
Sunday, January 2
Petty Theft—1:10 p.m.—Seal Beach Boulevard—A female juvenile was arrested for petty theft. She was released to her parents.
Suspicious Circumstances—7:47 p.m.—3rd Street and Central Avenue—The caller said a residence was under construction.
The caller reported an individual with a flashlight trying to get inside the gate.
It was too dark for the caller to provide a description of the individual. Police unit 217 found a caretaker for the property.
IN LEISURE WORLD
Thursday, December 30
Forgery—11:30 a.m.—Golden Rain Road, Mutual Unknown—A citizen walked into police headquarters to report that someone had used the citizen account and charged $1,000. Report taken.
IN LOS ALAMITOS
Monday, January 3
Burglary Alarm—9:02 a.m.—Katella Avenue—Officers responded to a burglary alarm at a business. Officers found it had been accidentally set off by a delivery driver. Police contacted the business manager about the alarm.
Tuesday, January 4
Burglary—8:03 a.m.—Chestnut Street—Approximately $1,000 in tools and golf clubs were taken from a vault. Report taken.
Wednesday, January 5
Person Down—2:36 p.m.—Farquhar Avenue and Los Alamitos Boulevard—A man on a bicycle passed out at the light. He later told officers he suffered from chest pain and stated he passed out while riding. He was transported to the hospital.
Thursday, January 6
Transient—10:44 a.m.—Cerritos Avenue—Someone had pitched a tent in the back of a business near the alley. Officers were unable to locate anyone, but the took the property away.
Friday, January 7
Disturbance Subjects—3:25 p.m.—Howard Avenue—A tenant reportedly threatened a landlord saying she didn’t have to abide by any laws. The tenant was advised of the penalties for not taking part in a census. Tenant said she would comply.
Saturday, January 8
Illegal Peddler—12:46 p.m.—Reagan Street—Police received a report of a woman with a child begging for money outside. Officers counseled a man and woman about trespassing and panhandling with a child present.
Sunday, January 9
Welfare Check—1:55 p.m.—Bloomfield Street—A man described as a transient was seen pushing a cart. The caller said he had fallen off the curb and could be hurt. Officers found the man a short distance away. He said he was fine, but needed to get back on his medication.
IN ROSSMOOR
Monday, January 3
Disturbance, Music or Party—5:32 p.m.—Kempton Drive and Foster Road.
Bar Check—9:45 p.m.—Los Alamitos Boulevard.
Burglary Report—11:44 p.m.—St. Albans Drive.
Tuesday, January 4
Assist Outside Agency—1:07 p.m.—Montecito Road.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—5:47 p.m.—Wembley Road.
Open Door—10:20 p.m.—Wembley Road.
Wednesday, January 5
Stolen Vehicle—5:29 a.m.—Martha Ann Drive.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—5:37 p.m.—Brimhall Drive and Bellwood Road.
Thursday, January 6
Disturbance, Family Dispute—10:25 p.m.—Bostonian Drive.
Friday, January 7
Disturbance—1:43 p.m.—Channing Way.
Suspicious Person in Vehicle—10:27 p.m.—Harrisburg Road.
IN SUNSET BEACH
Monday, January 2
Disturbance—2:45 a.m.—25th Street.
Welfare Check—12:24 p.m.—Pacific Avenue.
Suspicious Person or Circumstances—9:57 p.m.—12th Street.
Thursday, January 6
Disturbance, Music or Party—10:02 p.m.—Pacific Coast Highway.
Friday, January 7
Disturbance, Music or Party—9:24 p.m.—14th Street.
Brian Smith of the News-Enterprise contributed to this article.
