Editor’s note:
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2020. 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.
September 30
• The Department of Justice, Law Enforcement Bureau of Firearms, and deputies responded to the 363 block of Tremont Street regarding an Avalon man that had an outstanding “no bail” warrant for his arrest on suspicion of probation violation. The man tried escaping by climbing down the rear balcony of the residence.
When he saw law enforcement under the balcony, he climbed back up the balcony and was taken into custody. He needed to be transported to the hospital for an injury he allegedly suffered when he tried to escape. While being treated at the hospital, he injured a female police officer as he ran out of the hospital.
He ran into a family’s rental residence in an attempt to hide. The family ran out of the residence and called 911. Law Enforcement Officers were able to apprehend the man hiding inside the residence. Deputies learned the same suspect allegedly assaulted his girlfriend prior to this incident.
Kallen Little, 33, of Avalon, was arrested on suspicion of a variety of state charges.
• Deputies arrested Sandra Gutierrez, 34, of Avalon, in the 363 block of Tremont Street for an outstanding $20,000, Child Neglect warrant.
She will have a court date in the near future.
• Deputies arrested Stone Henderson, 23, Buena Park, and Chase Holcroft, 19, of Menifee, at St. Catherine Way and Crescent Avenue for suspicion of assault. The assault occurred the night before.
One of the two men was issued an Avalon administrative citation for not wearing a face covering in violation of the LA County Health Order.
October 1
• Deputies responded to the 100 block of Pebbly Beach Road regarding a female assaulting a man. Deputies arrested Jacqueline Nicholas, 26, of San Francisco, for allegations of domestic violence.
October 2
• Deputies responded to the Green Pier regarding three males that were intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Deputies arrested San Diego residents Andrew Foster, 34; Blair Geiss, 33; and Guy Sergeant, 30, for suspicion of being drunk in public.
• Deputies responded to 100 Banning Road regarding people involved in an argument. Deputies learned one of the two men allegedly threw a burrito at the other. The investigation is ongoing.
October 3
• Deputies were called to 1 Cabrillo Mole regarding an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance at the Catalina Express ticket window.
The resident from Los Angeles was yelling that he was not allowed on the boat because of his race. Deputies arrested Marvel Lacy, 45, of Los Angeles, on suspicion of being drunk in public.
• Deputies and the fire departments responded to Rippers Cove, Catalina Island regarding a scuba diving accident. Deputies learned a 53 year old man from Jurupa Valley passed away. The Sheriff Department’s Dive Team/Homicide Bureau are conducting the investigation.
October 4
• Deputies and the fire departments responded to a boat fire at Moonstone Cove, Catalina Island. A 36 foot Twin Diesel engine open cockpit vessel was totally engulfed in flames.
One person suffered minor smoke inhalation. The Sheriff Department’s Arson and Explosives Detail are conducting the investigation.
October 5
• Personnel from Avalon Station conducted active shooter training for teachers at Catalina Kid Adventures. The training was conducted with social distancing and face coverings were worn by everyone.
• Deputies issued a citation to a man in a rental golf cart for allowing a 12-year-old to drive the golf cart while the man possessed an open container of alcohol.
October 6
• Deputies responded to the 100 block of Sumner Avenue regarding a possible domestic violence call. Deputies determined a man and woman were arguing but no crimes had been committed.
Safety Note
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All forms of intimate partner violence are preventable. Strategies to promote healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships are an important part of prevention. Programs that teach young people healthy relationship skills such as communication, effectively managing feelings, and problem-solving can prevent violence. These skills can stop violence in dating relationships before it occurs.
