Police arrest suspect in Clancy’s death investigation

Seal Beach Police Department

Seal Beach Police today announced the arrest of a 32-year-old Seal Beach man in connection with an incident that occurred recently behind Clancy’s bar.

Sgt. Michael Henderson said Matthew Meier was arrested and will be charged with assault by means to cause great bodily inury. He was arrested at about 3 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3.

James Tinsman, the victim, later died at an area hospital. Henderson said the suspect is not charged with murder, based on evidence of the crime. Meier is currently in custody in the Orange County Jail.