Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 20 to March 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.
March 20
• Deputies responded to the 400 block of Avalon Canyon Road regarding a broken window. The window was accidently broken by a gardener.
March 21
• Deputies received a call of an adult annoying school children at the Avalon School. A crime report was written and the investigation is ongoing.
March 22
• Deputies contacted an individual near Catalina Avenue and Crescent Avenue who was suicidal. Deputies transported the subject to a hospital on the mainland where he could get the help that he needed.
• Deputies responded to the 200 block of Metropole Avenue regarding a possible child abuse incident. A criminal investigation was conducted. Deputies learned that the child was not injured and that no criminal laws were violated.
March 23
• Deputies responded to People’s Park regarding two people arguing. Deputies determined no crimes had occurred. The incident was verbal only.
March 24
• Deputies responded to Hamilton Cove to assist security guards regarding a noise complaint. The disturbing party was cooperative.
March 25
• Avalon Station Deputies attended a boating safety course with the Coast Guard to address maritime issues around the island. The course was very informative.
March 26
• Deputies arrested Jerry Hull of Huntington Beach on suspicion of being drunk in public and suspicion of causing a disturbance in the 100 block of Maiden Lane.
Safety Note
The Sheriff’s Department will never call and ask you to pay for outstanding warrants over the phone. Do not provide any credit card or gift card information. It is a scam.
