Arrests .Made in Rape Case
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• .. .· SPORTS WEEKEND '• Newport Harbor For dellcioiis deli, downs CdM 7-6 go to Ga/Jo s Arrests moans .made in Ornelas' Coco's tsentence iWJurist says he is 'offend rape case . ed' by laws prohibiting •Police nab four suspect : him frofll giving drunken ed in several robberies <!riving convict more jail and two sexual assaults, time. including one at Corona B~ Caro lyn Miller, Daily Pilot del Mar restaurant. NEWPORT BEACH - Before By Carolyn Miller, Dally Pilot issuing the maximum sentence to ~ Danny David Ornelas - convict NEWPORT BEACH - Fow . ed of two misdemeanor drunken men were arrested Tuesday on driving charges last week - a suspicion of a stnng of robberies • judge said and two sexual assaults at ' Wednesday he _Orange County restawants , was offended mcludmg the December rape and ' by both a law robbery at the Coco's Restaurant that doesn't m Corona del J\.tar, pohce said punish repeat Rosna.R Perez Barba, 24, of ed felons and Anaheun and Salvador Albarren the over Vald1Vla , 26, Apolinar Lopez c rowding Maya. 24 , Omar Adamecastro. problem in 22. all Costa J\lesa residents, county jail that were arrested Tuesday after a six could enable month mvestigaf.lon by Newport Ornelas to be Danny David Beach, lrvme and Fullerton police free in as little Ornelas detect.Ives. A fifth suspect is still as eight days. bemg sought, police said . H a r b o r MARC MARTIN I DM.Y PILOT The men are suspected m the M u n i c i P a 1 ! Case brings Forrest Ne lson crosses the Goldenrod bridge in Corona del Mar in pre paration for the Corona del Mar Scenic 5k in June. hold-ups of several restawants Cowt Judge law into ques and two sexual assaults of David Chaffee t ion. See ~ women employees. pol.lee said s e n t e n c e d ry, Page AS. bne victim was sexually assault Ornelas, 26, to FACING AN UPHILL ed at a sports bar in Fullerton on six months in March 16, and the other was the county jail, suspended bis license female employee at Coco's m . for six months and ordered him to Corona del Mar who was raped pay the maximum fine of $2,800, dunng a Dec 13 robbery 1 to be paid in cash, not with com The mother of two was raped munity service. Costa Mesa in the early morrung hours by a The sentence .came ·after a jury gwunan who reportedly robbed convicted Ornelas last week of two wheelchair Coco's safe before escaping w1th misdemeanor crimes of driving racer Forrest another man who participated m under the influence of alcohol and By Evan Henerson, Daily Pilot the robbery but not the rape having a blood alcohol level of .13, accord.mg to po!Jce The woman above the .08 legal limit. Nelson is CORONA DEL MAR - The hills may present a bit of a was just arrivmg to open the The charges stem from an inci challenge, but Forrest Nelson figures he'll catch up during restaurant for business when the dent on Feb. 12 where Ornelas training in the dQwnhills and will cruise right through. crimes occurred. accordmg to sped through a residentiAI area in And should Nelson gain access to a racing wheelchair po!Jce. Newport Beach while intoxicated hopes of between now and the Corona del Mar Scenic SK, well .... The rape shocked and out and raced another motorist, #like "The money is down," said Torin Pavia, Nelson's long raged the close-knit commuruty cat and mouse," according to 1'1aking time friend and trash·talking manager. "The money's riding where many frequent the local police. The Newport Beach police on the little guy." "I think t"here was ~ reason restaurant and know the victlm.. officer who. arrested Ornelas found a good Nelson tries not to listen to the hype. He's in training and Dozens - including the Corona a 12-pack of Budweiser beer and doesn't want to be distracted. I was put in this position. del Mar Chamber of Commerce an open beer can in his car. - donated money, cards and showing in "I'm sure I can beat half the pack,• he said. H And if I fin- H Mr. Ornelas has spent 73 ish in the top 10% , I'll be ecstatic." Making things accessible for flowers to the victim days in jail, the maximum is 81 the Corona Nelson pauses and thinks a moment. Police did not identify which of days - I am offended by that," •Just finishing will be an accomplishment,• he adds. other disabled people may the men they believe committed Cflaffee said. #It highlights the del Mar In August 1991, Nelson, then 21, was driving a motorcycle the rape. however, a press confer problem the Sheriff and county be part of it ... " ence IS scheduled today at 1 p.m. Scenic SK • SEE BATrl.E PAGE A9 - Forrest Nelson • SEE ORNELAS PAGE A8 • SEE ARRESTS PAGE A9 I \ \ I I I I I < > I\ I I I I I \ \ ' Fish Fry to reel 'em in for 51st time open tq the public,• he said Dredging still • Lions Club hopes to top Ir--- -- ------------------~-~ l F. Y.t. "Normally, it's in the Neighbor last year's proceeds; talent I hood Community Center, and show to be added to · 'I +Applications for the beauty we've always had to limit ti just to top priority for contest may be picked up at Cos- the immediate family.• entertainment lineup. 1 ta Mesa and Estancia High • School. Contest participants must But that's not all the club is I be between 17 and 22 years old, going to offer. As it does every silt-choked bay By Tina Borgatta, Daily Pilot : never married and live or work 'year, the Uons Club will raftle off I In Costa Mesa or the suN'ound~ a new car and other prizes COSTA MESA - They've 1 ing area. This year's grand prize will be • Ar~a is at risk of turning into a ordered 3,000 pounds of fish and l Baby contest entry fonns can be a red 1996 Jeep Wrangler. Other : picked up from Cal's Camera, prizes will include a televislon meadow without major overhaul, offi gallons of oil. 1n o Newport eiw. Now all that's left for Llons 1 1 and small kitchen appliances. ci~ say. Cleanup costs are set at Club members to do is plan the ~ -- ---- - ·------------ - ----~ The club is hoping to raise as $5 million. entertainment and U. up the ·we've already settled every much money from the 5 lst F!Sh loose ends for their annual Fish thing with ~e city in terms of per Fry as it did last year, says Fry, which this year will be held mits and things like that. and Howard. It normally costs the By Evan Henerson, Daily Pilot May 31 through June 2. we've made arrangements with club about $35,000 to put on the •we're trying to line up a few the carnival.• three-day celebration. NEWP O RT different (musical) groups,• said This year, Howard said the This year's proceeds will benefit BEACH - In Feb Uons Club president Bob beauty contest talent show will be mostly youth-oriented groups, ruary of 1995, Howard. •And right now, we're added to the entertainment line such as Girls Inc., the Boys and e nvi r o nme n t al getting the beauty contest and up. lt will be held May 31, the Girls Club and Youth Employment consultant John .the baby contest going, and we're Fish Fry kick-off night. Services. And, Howard sald. some Tettemer said ordering some of the other sup ·nus year, the talent show will proceeds will also be donated to Newport Bay plies that we need. be on stage (in Uons Park) and the Costa Mesa Senior Center. lhould not have to . go through anoth r----------------------~-~~~-----~--~-----~--~---------, , er winter without I a A sign marlLt boundu'y having more than to Upper Newport Bay. I How to reach·us.... : 2 milliQD gallons ot I I sand and sediment I I scOoped out of the bay's catch buins. I I Dredging was a No: 1 priority, Tettemer aa1d I at the time. Men than a year later, dty and c:ounty catndjll ' are~ the llltuaticm r. just u dire, if net men IO. on a long-tmn balli; the ct,edglno oC tbe ~II far ...aucMl to lbe future~ the bay tim any ttnat Of "'I:~ waW frtlm the li'Vtm Ranch w... ..9upentllx Mutla ....... ·w. coUld 10ee tbe bay, · Mid a..~ who • SEE MY Ma& M ( Newport &ach/Comi Mesa Daily Pilot THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1996 r N MacArthur expected . - to,look smooth once improvements made take place between 10 a.m: and 3 • Qty officials say 5CJ..year p.m. and never on weekends. greer old road will rivcil Jamboree notter and Pickart have met repeatedly with homeowners wylder Road in appearance after associations and the construction street widening efforts. crew has set up a Construction Helpline to field questions and By Evan Henerson , Daily Pilot concerns. Tuesday Morning Nevertheless, construction offi cials know things won't always be will be dawning NEWPORT BEACH - Once smooth sailing. MacArthur Boule they've finished with MacArthw vard is a popular gateway both to this weekend Boulevard, contractors hope the beach areas and to Corona de! well-travelled street will look just Mar. 'Jrotter has already alerted f you've been wondering like Jamboree Road.