Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec 18 to Dec. 24, 2019.
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.
December 18
• Deputies responded to the 200 block of Catalina Avenue “Old Vons Express” regarding an intoxicated male challenging another man to fight.
When the deputies arrived the disturbing party had left the scene.
December 19
• Deputies received a call of a person tampering with the ATM in the 300 block of Crescent Avenue.
Deputies contacted the individual and determined he worked for the bank and was repairing the ATM machine.
December 20
• Deputies and the Fire Department responded to a person not breathing call in the 300 block of Camino Del Monte.
They learned a 79 year old female had passed away of apparent natural causes.
December 21
• Deputies responded to a hit and run traffic collision on Tremont Street. A white limo type golf cart with one damaged headlight was involved. The investigation is ongoing.
December 22
• Deputies are continuing their investigation where a suspect threatened someone on a Catalina Facebook site. Deputies interviewed the suspect and are currently collecting electronic evidence. The case will be presented to the District Attorney for filing consideration.
December 23
• Deputies assisted with the storm that hit the island (rain, high winds, high waves). There was a minor hill slide on Casino Way and one boat capsized in the Avalon Harbor. No one was injured.
December 24
• Deputies received a call of a suspicious person in Avalon. He was approximately 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, with a beard, red cheeks, and spoke with a jolly voice. He was wearing a red coat with white lining, red hat, red pants, and black boots. He goes by the name St. Nick. He was last seen northbound on Avalon Canyon Road and out of view through the clouds with a bright red light on the front of his vehicle. Deputies were unable to locate the jolly man, but thank you for our gifts.
Safety Note
Please do not drink and drive on New Year’s Eve. Deputies will arrest you if you are intoxicated while driving. Have a safe and wonderful New Year’s.
