SBPD Incident Report

On Aug. 14 at about 11:27 a.m., the Seal Beach Police Department received a call of a male subject attempting to jump the fence into Leisure World near North Gate Road.

The subject was ultimately detained by police. It was later discovered that he was a parolee at large and was arrested for the parole violation.

The man, who was not identified by police, was later booked into the Orange County Jail.

He appeared to be homeless and it is unknown why he was attempting to get into Leisure World, according to a SB police report.

SB police were alerted after GRF Building Inspector Michael Meza noticed the man trying to climb the fence and called Security, which then reported it to SB police.

“Meza has been commended for assisting Security and the Seal Beach Police Department in stopping a trespassing incident from possibly becoming a significant security issue inside the community,” said LW Security Services Director Victor Rocha.

Meza was working when he saw the man begin to scale the fence on Northwood Road near the North Gate and immediately reported it.

Three SB police units responded and the man was detained outside the community near Mary’s Gate on Northwood Road.

“Michael’s quick actions stopped a trespasser from entering the community,” said Rocha. “If this person entered LWSB, who knows what type of incidents could have occurred.

“Security involves everyone assisting to make the community safer. Michael’s actions and attention to duty made the difference during this incident, and his efforts are appreciated.”

Suspicious activity in LW can be reported to the SB Police nonemergency number at (562) 799-4100; in case of emergency, call 9-1-1.

—from Security and SB Police reports