Editor’s note: The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of March 3, 2021 to March 9, 2021.
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 3
• Deputies arrested Amanda Cervantes, 37, of Avalon, based on an $20,000 outstanding narcotics warrant, in the 300 block of Sumner Avenue. Deputies also arrested Isaac Rios, 24, of Avalon, for an outstanding $5,000 narcotic paraphernalia warrant.
• Deputies responded to the 600 block of Crescent Avenue regarding a found 3-year-old. Deputies reunited the baby with the mother after conducting an investigation. No crimes had been committed.
March 4
• Deputies responded to 100 Banning Drive regarding a theft call. Someone stole steel faucets. The investigation is ongoing.
March 5
• Deputies responded to Canyon Terrace Drive regarding a family disturbance call. Deputies arrived and determined the ex-husband and ex-wife were involved in an argument and no crimes had been committed.
• Deputies contacted an Avalon man in the 200 block of Sumner Avenue. The man had $156,000 in outstanding warrants for his arrest ranging from petty theft to possession of narcotics. Deputies arrested Jose Rodriguez, 46, of Avalon, based on his outstanding warrants.
March 6
• Deputies responded to a residence in the 200 block of Clarissa Avenue regarding loud music. Deputies contacted the responsible party who was very cooperative and turned down the music.
March 7
• Deputies responded to Wrigley Road at Middle Terrace regarding an over turned golf cart. Deputies learned the motorist drove to the Avalon Medical Center due to injuries. A high rate of speed was the cause of the collision. Neither alcohol nor drugs played a part in the collision.
March 8
• Deputies arrested Robert Grover, 56, of Huntington Beach, on suspicion of vandalizing the wall to the Avalon Court House. According to the Avalon Sheriff’s Station, the man drew a skull and included threatening words toward several police departments in California.
March 9
• Deputies responded to the 400 block of Avalon Canyon Road regarding a man that appeared to be passed out. Deputies contacted the man and determined he was not injured and was only sleeping.
Safety Note
The Catalina Island Women’s Forum working with the Avalon Sheriff’s Station have placed flyers at the Sheriff’s Station lobby with helpful hotline information regarding information about domestic violence, women’s shelters, and mental health services.
