A San Pedro man was arrested Friday evening for allegedly threatening a group of children attending a family movie night at a Seal Beach elementary school, police said.
Robert Fausett, 33, was taken into custody on suspicion of criminal threats and causing a disturbance on school grounds, according to the Seal Beach Police Department.
Police say Fausett was driving past McGaugh Elementary in the 1600 block of Bolsa Avenue around 7:45 p.m. when he stopped his delivery truck, exited the vehicle, and began yelling through a chain-link fence at a group of children that were playing on a playground.
At one point Fausett, who police say accused the children of throwing candy at his truck, climbed over the fence and threatened the children, authorities said. But no injuries were reported.
Officers quickly arrived at the school and detained Fausett as he was driving away in the truck, police said.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident,” said Seal Beach Chief of Police Philip L. Gonshak. “The students did the right thing by immediately notifying adults, and the adults should be commended for quickly calling 911. While we understand how frightening this incident was for the children and parents on campus, please know that the safety and security of the McGaugh community is one of our highest priorities as your Police Department.”
No weapons were found on Fausett, and there is no current threat to the McGaugh campus or community as a result of this incident, Seal Beach police said.
Fausett has since been released on bail, according to police, who say they are still investigating.
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