Police files - Dec. 19, 2000

Dec. 19, 2000 12 AM PT

COSTA MESA

* Gisler Avenue: Battery was reported in the 1400 block at 2:25 a.m.

Sunday.

* Harbor Boulevard: Possession of a controlled substance was reported

in the 2300 block at 12:22 a.m. Sunday.

* Merrimac Way: Battery was reported in the 400 block at 12:30 a.m.

Sunday.

NEWPORT BEACH

* Jamboree Road and Coast Highway: An illegal car race was reported at

12:01 a.m. Sunday.

* West Balboa Boulevard: Damage to a phone line was reported in the

1900 block at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.

* Harding Street: Vandals reportedly scratched a car door and a fender

in the 400 block at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.