The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of April 15 to April 22.
“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.
Volunteer of the Year—James J. Poindexter
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of April 15 to April 22.
“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.
Volunteer of the Year—James J. Poindexter
In 1978, J.J. Poindexter formed Avalon Station’s Search and Rescue Team. The team has proudly served not only our residents, but all of the visitors to Catalina Island for the past 37 years. The team holds the distinction of being the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s most senior volunteer program. J.J. has been instrumental in obtaining training, equipment, and developing the expertise required to perform hundreds of searches and technical rescues since its inception. J.J.’s professionalism, love for the island and compassion for people has been the foundation for the development and success of the S.A.R. Team. On behalf of the Sheriff’s Department and the community of Avalon, we want to congratulate J.J. on this honor and wish to thank him for his years of dedicated service.
April 15
• Deputies documented a non-criminal domestic violence incident, between Avalon residents, in the 200 block of Beacon Street.
April 16
• A Catalina Island resident reported being the victim of identity theft in March of 2015.
April 17
• No significant incidents.
April 18
• At 2:35 a.m., Louis Lardas, 48, an Avalon resident, was arrested for being drunk in public and suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• At 11:24 a.m., Candido Garza, 50, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• An Avalon resident reported oars and a seat support were stolen from his skiff while it was tied up to the Green Pier.
April 19
• At 1:40 a.m., Samuel Resendez, 26, a resident of Yucaipa, was arrested for being drunk in public.
• A visitor to the island reported being the victim of a battery inside a business in the 100 block of Sumner Avenue.
• An Avalon resident reported being the victim of a battery inside a residence in the 300 block of Clemente Avenue.
April 20 to April 22
• No significant incidents.
