Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of April 1 to April 7-2020.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Many people who are arrested do not get prosecuted in the first place and many who are prosecuted do not get convicted.
April 1
• Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident on Tremont Street. Deputies arrested Sandra Gutierrez from Avalon on suspicion of assault.
• Deputies received a call of juveniles playing basketball on Lower Terrance Road. Deputies saw the juveniles were sweating, and not social distancing themselves. These juveniles are putting themselves, first responders, their families, and the community in danger. Parents, please have your children comply with the “Safer at Home” order.
April 2
• Deputies received a call that a suspicious 16 year old was knocking on the front door of residences in the 300 block of Catalina Avenue. It is unknown why he was, but he had left prior to the deputies’ arrival.
April 3
• An Avalon resident came to the station and reported that her roommate and she were involved in an argument. Deputies determined no crimes had been committed.
• Deputies were called to “Kite Hill” due to a small gathering of people with an ice chest. When the deputies arrived, the individuals had already dispersed.
April 4
• Two Harbors deputies were called to the beach due to a boater coming into the harbor and refusing to leave the closed beach. Deputies contacted the individuals and they agreed to comply with the “Closed Beach” Order.
April 5
• Deputies conducted patrol checks to ensure Avalon residents are complying with the “Safer at Home” Order. The majority of the community is complying with the order.
April 6
• A victim reported that he left his cell phone and accessories charging outside the Public Library. When he returned an hour later, the items were missing. The investigation is ongoing.
April 7
• The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services came to the island to check on the welfare of a child due to a recent domestic violence incident. DCFS is continuing with their investigation.
• The Avalon 911 dispatcher received a 911 call from a female claiming she was hiking in San Pedro and was stuck on the side of a cliff. The information was forwarded to the Los Angeles Police Department so they could assist her.
Safety Note
Please stay at home and comply with the “Safer at Home” Order. Wash your hands regularly, and clean frequently touched surfaces. It is recommended that everyone wears some type of face covering to protect yourself and the community.
