The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Feb. 5 to Feb. 11.
“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,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the station. “Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested,” said Fetteroll.
February 5 to 11
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Feb. 5 to Feb. 11.
“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,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the station. “Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested,” said Fetteroll.
February 5 to 11
• During this entire week, there were no reported significant incidents of crime, no reported stolen golf carts and not one arrest.
Public safety information
According to recent statistics published by the Department of Justice, every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted. Sadly, last year, Avalon Station received five reports of sexual assaults on women. Although this number is extremely low, and a tribute to how safe Avalon is, one assault is too many. This year, our goal is to not have any assaults. To help us meet our goal, I would like to share some assault prevention information;
Most assaults in Avalon are alcohol related and begin with the victim having fun at one of our local establishments. Unfortunately, a night of innocent fun can end up as an unwanted sexual assault. When this happens, it is never the victim’s fault, but the risk of an assault can be reduced by following these simple safety suggestions when going out for the evening:
Stay with your friends the entire evening.
Designate a safety person.
Drink responsibly.
Avoid all drugs.
Don’t drink something that has been left unattended.
Trust your instincts.
Do not hesitate to notify a doorman, a bartender or even call the Sheriff’s Station to contact an overly assertive man who makes you feel uncomfortable. We want everyone who visits or lives in this beautiful community to have fun and go home safe at the end of the night.
