Sheriff’s Log: Honoring young leaders

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 31 to April 5. “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.

APRIL 6 TO APRIL 8

• No significant incidents.

APRIL 9

The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 31 to April 5. “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.

APRIL 6 TO APRIL 8

• No significant incidents.

APRIL 9

• An Avalon resident reported the theft of her unsecured backpack from a golf cart parked in the 100 block of Metropole Avenue. The victim’s credit cards were then used unlawfully to purchase merchandise throughout Avalon.

APRIL 8

• No significant incidents.

APRIL 9

• Deputies partnered with Conservancy Rangers and Island Company security to ensure no significant incidents occurred at this year’s Conservancy Ball. By all accounts, the event was a resounding success.

APRIL 9 TO APRIL 12

• Deputies Miquel Orellana and Deana Austin chaperoned three Avalon School teenagers to a renowned, four-day, Youth Leadership Academy in Anaheim. Over 300 teenagers from throughout the state of California and beyond attended the event, which was sponsored by CAL-PAL (California Police Activities League) in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation. Our students represented Avalon in an exemplary manner. Deputies Orellana and Austin were extremely proud of the efforts our students put forth. Our students learned about the value of networking, building relationships and developing leadership skills.

In addition to participating in a structured program, our students were able to spend time enjoying themselves at Disneyland, California Adventures and swimming in the hotel’s pool. The students will build upon their newfound skillset and develop a community-based program in the near future under the deputies’ tutelage.

The students who were selected to participate in the Leadership Academy and represent the city of Avalon were Daniela Zendejas, Maria Leyva and Jose Zavala.

Congratulations to all three of these promising teenagers.