Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 13 to 19, 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.
March 13
• Deputies conducted a stalking investigation regarding an Avalon resident. The investigation is ongoing and the suspect is already in custody on an unrelated charge.
March 14
• Deputies conducted high visibility at Beacon Street and Sumner Avenue regarding traffic and pedestrian issues.
March 15
• Deputies responded to a loud noise call in the 300 block of Metropole Avenue. Deputies warned several people regarding causing a loud disturbance. No criminal laws were violated.
March 16
• Deputies arrested Hans Erickson, of Two Harbors, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after he was involved in a traffic collision. The incident occurred at Two Harbors.
• Deputies were at Marilla Avenue and Crescent Avenue at 1 a.m., when they saw a 5-year-old girl walking down the street alone wearing her pajamas. The 5-year-old was carrying a small bag of clothes.
Deputies located her parents and determined the 5-year-old was spending the night at a friend’s house when she decided to walk home without telling anyone. Deputies returned the 5-year-old to her parents. No criminal were violated.
March 17
• Deputies responded to the 100 block of Whittley Avenue regarding people fighting in the street. Several people were contacted and went back to their rooms.
March 18
• Deputies conducted a domestic violence investigation that occurred in the 100 block of Whittley Avenue. Deputies are working with the District Attorney’s Office on the case.
March 19
• Deputies arrested Salvador Perez from Avalon for a parole violation warrant in the 200 block of Sumner Avenue.
Safety Note
The Avalon Sheriff’s Station is still looking for volunteers. If you are interested or would like additional information, please contact Captain John Hocking at 310-510-0174
