The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of Sept. 8-to Sept. 14. “It is important to note that no assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided in this report,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the Station. “Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested.”
Crime prevention: phone and online scams
The following is the Avalon Sheriff’s Station significant incidents report for the period of Sept. 8-to Sept. 14. “It is important to note that no assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided in this report,” said Capt. Doug Fetteroll, commander of the Station. “Many people who get arrested do not get convicted or even charged with crimes for which they have been arrested.”
Crime prevention: phone and online scams
Phone and online scams are a national problem. Unfortunately our community is not exempt from the criminals who perpetrate these crimes. To avoid being a victim, here are some things to consider and share with your family and friends, especially those that might be easily intimidated or coerced over the phone:
• Did you get a call or email saying you won something? Except there’s a fee? Never pay for a prize or purchase gift cards and give the cards’ numbers to the caller. These are scams and you will lose your money.
• Did you get an email, text, or call asking for your credit card, account numbers, or Social Security Number? Never give that information to anyone who asks over email, text or phone.
• Did the IRS call saying you owe money? The IRS never calls to ask for money.
• Do you rent vacation property using social media? If so, use reputable companies or verify the validity of onlineoffers before paying for a rental.
September 8
• A visitor to the island reported her unattended cell phone was taken from a restaurant on Catalina Avenue.
September 9
• An Avalon resident reported his parked golf cart was hit by another motorist who left the scene of the accident.
• A visitor to the island reported jewelry was taken from her hotel room on Crescent Avenue.
September 10
• At 12:30 a.m., John Gasparian, 51, a resident of Diamond Bar, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
• A visitor to the island reported losing the diamond from her ring, possibly along Crescent Avenue.
September 11-13
• No significant incidents.
September 14
• At 8:15 p.m., Javier Pedroza, 22, a resident of Avalon, was arrested for possession of concentrated cannabis.
Two golf carts were reported stolen (one from Catalina Avenue and one from Eucalyptus Avenue).
