Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 14 to March 20, 2018.
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 14
• Deputies arrested Jose Pedroza of Avalon on suspicion of assault in the 119 block of Olive Street.
March 15
• Deputies arrested Yesenia Ramirez of Avalon on suspicion of assault in the 131block of Metropole Avenue.
March 16
• Deputies responded to the 200 block of Metropole Avenue regarding a male and female arguing. The two were separated. There were no crimes committed.
March 17
• Deputies responded to Middle Terrace Road regarding an overturned golf cart. There were minor injuries.
March 18
• Deputies arrested Yafet Mengesha of Avalon on suspicion of possession of cocaine in the Pleasure Pier restroom.
March 19
• Deputies arrested Charlie Carrasco from Avalon for being under the influence of a controlled substance in the 150 block of Metropole Avenue.
March 20
• No significant incidents.
Safety Note
Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians when driving near Vons market on Metropole Avenue.
