By Capt. Doug Fetteroll
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 3 to Dec. 9. “It is important to note that no assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided in this report. Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the Station.
December 4
By Capt. Doug Fetteroll
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 3 to Dec. 9. “It is important to note that no assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided in this report. Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the Station.
December 4
• At 11:20 a.m., Lorenzo Negrete, 45, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• At 7:45 p.m., Jonathan Torres, 32, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
December 5-December 7
• No significant incidents.
December 8
• Following the California Education Code and in cooperation with Avalon School, we used a narcotics detection canine to check common areas of the middle and high school for evidence of drugs. No drugs were located.
Preparing for a
terrorist uncident
In light of the recent tragedy in San Bernardino and all of the national news regarding shootings and terrorist events, we have to be prepared for the unexpected, despite the fact that we live on this beautiful island. In the upcoming weeks, I will provide a series of public safety suggestions that you, most likely, will never need. However, the reality is there have been terrorist attacks in our country, terrorists pose a real threat to American lives and we are not exempt from an attack.
For now, I just want to reassure everyone that even though terrorist attacks on soft targets are possible, we do not have any information or reason to believe that any portion of Catalina Island is a potential target. We have and will always do our best to protect everyone in this community from any type of harm, but we need your help. We ask everyone to report any person(s) or activity that you believe is suspicious. Our crime prevention motto is; “If you see something, say something.” The number to call for emergencies (from any type of phone) is “911,” the business line to the Avalon Sheriff’s Station is 310-510-0174 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
