Sheriff’s Log: Feb. 27 to March 5

Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, 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.

February 27

  • Deputies issued a citation to a motorist at Tremont Avenue and Sumner Avenue for failing to stop at a stop sign.

February 28

  • Deputies and the fire department responded to the 200 block of Beacon Street regarding a medical emergency. An 88-year-old male died of natural causes.

March 1

  • Deputies arrested Juan Nava from Avalon for allegedly possessing methamphetamine in the 200 block of Catalina Avenue.

March 2

  • Deputies arrested Jaime Rangel from Avalon for allegedly possessing methamphetamine in the 300 block of Metropole Avenue.
  • Deputies arrested Scott Castle from Avalon for allegedly driving while intoxicated in the 200 block of Metropole Avenue.

March 3

  • Deputies responded to the 300 block of Clemente Avenue regarding a loud music call.  The disturbing party was cooperative and turned down the music.

March 4

  • Deputies responded to Quail Canyon Road regarding a 911 hang up call.  Deputies determined no assistance was needed and there was probably an issue with the phone line.

March 5

  • Deputies responded to the 200 block of Clarissa Avenue regarding someone yelling outside a residence.  Deputies contacted the disturbing party and calmed him down.  No crimes had been committed. 

Safety Note:  Avalon Sheriff’s Station is looking for volunteers.  If you are interested in being a volunteer or would just like more information, please contact Captain John Hocking at 310-510-0174.