Yoichi Christopher Kido Jr., 32 of Idyllwild crashed his white Ford Focus into a power pole on South Circle near Scenic Dr. around 1 A.M. Thursday morning, completely severing the pole causing power lines to arch into both lanes of traffic. South Circle was closed in both directions. Kido was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. According to CHP Officer Ron Esparza, Kido was arrested for driving under the influence. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Yoichi Christopher Kido Jr., 32 of Idyllwild crashed his white Ford Focus into a power pole on South Circle near Scenic Dr. around 1 A.M. Thursday morning, completely severing the pole causing power lines to arch into both lanes of traffic. South Circle was closed in both directions. Kido was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. According to CHP Officer Ron Esparza, Kido was arrested for driving under the influence. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire log

The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday, Aug. 11, through Monday, Aug. 18.

 

Idyllwild

• Aug. 11 — No responses.

• Aug. 12 — Three medical aids.

• Aug. 12 — Rescue.

• Aug. 13 — Medical aid.

• Aug. 13 — Rescue.

• Aug. 14 — Two medical aids.

• Aug. 15 — Six medical aids.

• Aug. 15 — Road freight or transport vehicle fire.

• Aug. 15 — Gas leak.

• Aug. 16 — Three medical aids.

• Aug. 17 — Medical aid.

• Aug. 18 — Two rescues.

 

Mountain Center

• Aug. 13 — Medical aid.

• Aug. 16 — Traffic collision with injuries.

 

Pine Cove

• Aug. 12 — Medical aid.

• Aug. 13 — Rescue.

• Aug. 15 — Medical aid.

 

Anza

• Aug. 13 — Medical aid.

 

 

Sheriff’s log

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls from Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16.

 

Idyllwild 

• Aug. 10 — Alarm call, Hillsdale St. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 11 — 911 call, Strawberry Valley Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 11 — Brandishing a weapon, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 12 — Burglary, Village Center Dr. Report taken.

• Aug. 12 — Vandalism, 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 12 — Miscellaneous criminal, 25000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 12 — Danger to self/other, Jameson Dr. Report taken.

• Aug. 13 — Follow-up, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 13 — Alarm call, Cassler Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 14 — Alarm call, Ridgeview Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 14 — Alarm call, Lodge Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 14 — Alarm call, 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 14 — Suspicious vehicle, Daryll Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 14 — Battery, 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Report taken.

• Aug. 15 — Unattended death, address withheld. Report Taken.

• Aug. 15 — Suspicious circumstance, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 15 — Follow up, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 15 — Suspicious person, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Check the welfare, 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Check the welfare, 54000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled by deputy.

 

Pine Cove

• Aug. 11 — Unlawful entry, Sunrise Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 15 – Noise complaint, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

 

Pinyon

• Aug. 5 — Assist other department, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

 

Poppet Flats

• Aug. 10 — Petty theft, Keyes Rd. Report taken.

• Aug. 13 — Criminal threats, Big Horn St. Arrest made.

 

San Bernardino 

National Forest

• Aug. 10 — Unattended death, address withheld. Report taken.

• Aug. 15 — Area check, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Assist other department, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Assist other department, 56000 block of Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.