Five arrested in a string of car burglaries

FOX 5 San Diego Staff
12:13 PM PDT, April 18, 2010

Chula Vista, Calif. - The arrests of five people in two separate incidents might slow down an increase in car burglaries in the east side of Chula Vista, a police lieutenant said today.

Three people were arrested as the result of a pursuit Saturday night, and two others were caught red-handed early today, Chula Vista police Lt. Fritz Reber said.

Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, someone called police to say he was following a car carrying three men who tried to break into his vehicle, Reber said.

An officer spotted the suspects' car getting onto the 805 Freeway from Main Street, confirmed the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day in National City, and followed them until they took the exit to Bonita Road, Reber said.

He said one person got out of the car and was taken into custody.

The driver sped away but struck a woman's vehicle in the 3800 block of Bonita Road, slightly injuring her, according to the lieutenant.

Reber said the second occupant then got out of the vehicle and was arrested.

The driver drove off but crashed again, suffering minor injuries, he said.

"Inside the car they found stolen property from several recent burglaries,'' Reber said.

The suspects, an adult whose name was not released and two juveniles, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle burglary and possession of stolen property, Reber said. Additionally, the driver was booked for hit-and-run and felony evasion, he said.

And at 2:37 a.m. today, an officer spotted two young men in a vehicle in the 1900 block of Marquis Court in Eastlake and believed they were breaking in, The two ran off, but the officer caught them, and both admitted to thefts, Reber said.

A discarded purse was discovered in the area, and items from the purse were found in the pocket of one of the men, he said.

Also, residents said they saw the two checking car doors, he said.

Reber said Glenn Spears and Zachary White, both 18-year-old Eastlake residents, were booked on suspicion of vehicle burglary, possession of stolen property and conspiracy.

There has been a rash of car burglaries since the beginning of the year, he said.

"We hope (the arrests) puts a dent in our on-going problem,'' Reber said.

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Reminder: Meeting on Monday, April 5

Upcoming Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association Meeting April 5th, 2010 at 7pm, Eastlake Greens Clubhouse. Homeowner forum to start at 7pm. Please attend the meeting. The Board needs your input on how to better serve our community.

ALERT!!! Car break-in Yesterday Morning

Yesterday morning it was reported to the Chula Vista police department that two vehicles at the same address were broken into on the West end of La Costa Ave. All valuables were stolen from both cars. There were expensive items in the cars and the cars were parked on a driveway. Both of the cars windows were broken to gain entry. The CVPD has asked that the association post a bulletin about the incident and to keep watch for any suspicious activity and to report it right away.

I contacted Eastlake II and they reported to me that there have been 9 other incidents of "smash and grab" crimes in the Greens. It is happening in different neighborhoods and in all cases the victims had valuables in the car in plain view.

I will be posting a notice in the bulletin board and would appreciate if you are able to talk with your neighbors and let them know what is going on.

Thanks and have a safe weekend!

HOA President

Our Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association Meeting April 5th, 2010, 7pm, Eastlake Greens Clubhouse.
Homeowner forum to start at 7pm. Please attend the meeting. The Board needs your input on how to better serve our community.

The February 2010 Board Meeting

All the board members were present and the meeting was called to order at 7pm. The board accepted the minutes and financials. Our total assets: $74,165.89 as of December 31, 2009.(54,632.45 in reserves).
The board resolved to accept the bid for our annual tax preparation from CPA,Stephen DeMaine. Mr. DeMaine will prepare and submit our taxes in accordance with applicable laws.
The board resolved to accept a new fine policy with changes as discussed at the board meeting. The new fine policy will be distributed to the membership upon completion of changes.
The board resolved to table the front entrance planter revitalization project.
There being no other business the board meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
The next meeting will take place on April 5th, 7pm Eastlake II Clubhouse.
All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend.

Covenants, Codes, & Restrictions

Have you received a courtesy letter while living in Bristolwood? I have! “Mow and
maintain your lawn” or “Please put your trash cans away before 9 pm on the day of
pick up”. Things happen sometimes, life gets in the way and you forget or put off the
things that are required when living in a homeowners association. When the letter
comes it can be upsetting or embarrassing. Once you get past the initial feelings it
means nothing more than something needs to be done to resolve the issue. It’s not
personal. I found it very helpful to know what the rules were so I dug out the dusty
copies of CC&R’s and set to reading them. CC&R’s will never make the bestseller list
but they are required reading for living in a Community Association.
Let’s review the CC&R titles: (Eastlake II is the Master Association and thus we are
subject to their CC&R’s as well as our own.)

Eastlake II: Article IX Use Restrictions
9.1 Project Restrictions
9.2 Permitted Uses and Limitations
9.2.1 Residential Use
9.2.2 Commerical Use
9.2.3 Rental of Dwelling
9.3 Signs
9.3.1 Nuisance: Hazard and Waste
9.3.2 Temporary Structures
9.3.3 Vehicles
9.3.4 Animals
9.3.5 Oil and Mineral Rights
9.3.6 Unsightly Items
9.3.7 Antennae
9.3.8 Drainage
9.3.9 Garages
9.3.10 No Obstructions
9.3.11 Rubbish
9.3.12 Compliance with Laws, etc.
9.3.13 Fires
9.3.14 No Subdivision of Lots
9.4 Easements
Article XI
11.4.1 Exterior of Dwellings and Other
Improvements
11.4.2 Landscaping
11.4.3 Right of Community Association to Maintain
and Install
11.4.4 Maintenance by City of Chula Vista
11.5 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
Bristolwood Article 7 Use Restrictions
7.1 Compliance with Community Declaration
7.2 Window coverings
7.3 Post Tension Slabs
7.4 Drainage
7.5 Indemnification
Article 8 Maintenance Obligations of
Owners
8.1.1 Maintenance of Residential Units by Owners
8.1.2 Front Yard Maintenance
8.1.3 Driveway Areas
8.2 Maintenance of Fences

Street Sweeping Schedule

Help us maintain our street!
La Costa Ave will be swept on the following Wednesdays in 2010:

Feb 10
March 10
April 7
May 12
June 9
July 14
Aug 11
Sep 8
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 8

Please move your vehicle off the street on these days!