The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 9 to Dec. 15.
“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.”
Preparing for an Active Shooter Incident
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Dec. 9 to Dec. 15.
“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.”
Preparing for an Active Shooter Incident
The best way to survive an active shooter incident is to be prepared. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has created a public safety video on how to best protect yourself, family and friends during this type of incident.
The key words to remember are “Run, Hide and Fight.” If an active shooter is inside your building, remain calm and try to get out safely. If escaping is not an option, then hide. Seek cover or concealment. Find a safe room, barricade doors, shut off lights, get out of sight, keep quiet and turn your cell phones to silent mode. Finally, if you can’t run or hide then as a last resort, prepare yourself to fight. If your life is in imminent danger, defend yourself.
If an active shooter is outside your building; remain calm, go to a room that can be locked, and follow the same steps as previously mentioned.
One person in the room should call 9-1-1 and advise the dispatcher of the situation. Do not open the door until advised by law enforcement.
When law enforcement arrives; put down any items in your hands, raise your hands and spread your fingers, keep hands visible at all times and avoid making quick movements towards officers.
Our crime prevention motto is, “If you see something, say something.”
The number to call for emergencies (from any type of phone) is “9-1-1,” the business line to the Avalon Sheriff’s Station is 310-510-0174 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477).
December 9
• At 3 p.m., Robert McCormick, 24, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia.
December 10
• No significant incidents.
December 11
• At 7:30 a.m., Jesus Pacheco, 71, an Avalon resident, was cited on suspicion of possession of an open container of alcohol.
December 12
• A security officer at Hamilton Cove reported a wooden gate had been vandalized.
December 13
• No significant incidents.
December 14
• At 9 p.m., Eduardo Mulgado, 18, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and vandalism.
