The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of July 28 to Aug. 3.
“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.”
Traffic Safety Program
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of July 28 to Aug. 3.
“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.”
Traffic Safety Program
Traffic safety information was discussed with the businesses on the Island that rent bicycles and golf carts to our visitors.
All of the businesses are currently complying with our requests to remind visitors, the California Vehicle Code is not just for full-size vehicles on the mainland, but applies to all bicycles and golf carts in Avalon as well.
National Night Out
On Tuesday Aug. 2, Sheriff’s Station volunteers passed out candy, toys, pencils, stickers, and coloring books to children who stopped by the Sheriff’s Station.
Adults received information on a variety of topics, including; our station volunteer program, crime stoppers, our newly implemented Bicycle Education and Registration program and the primary goal of the night, which was to bring awareness to the importance of taking simple crime prevention measures, such as not leaving your valuables unattended.
July 28
• At 7:30 p.m., David Neimeic, 54, a resident of Los Angeles, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
July 29
• No significant incidents.
July 30
• At 11:55 a.m., Scott Costa, 42, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of an alleged battery.
• At 5:50 p.m., Jonathan Torres, 21, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon (a fork).
• At 6:30 p.m., Ronald Galosic, 24, a resident of San Pedro, was placed under a private person’s arrest on suspicion of battery.
• At 8:45 p.m., Judy Nicholson, 63, an Avalon resident, was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in public
July 31
• No significant incidents.
August 1
• No significant incidents.
August 2
• No significant incidents.
August 3
• An Avalon hotel manager reported a possible defrauding of an inn keeper.
