Crime
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Crime Watch: What a relief it is
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
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Pico Neighborhood has seen its share of death, violence
Santa Monica police investigate a shooting in an alley near the intersection of 16th Street and Michigan Avenue on June...
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Arson suspects wanted for questioning
Suspects wanted in connection with an arson that took place Monday. (Photo courtesy SMPD) PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — A search...
Read moreEx-FBI agent says he received gifts from Bulger
BOSTON — As former FBI agent John Morris described reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's role as an informant who ratted...
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Police ask for help to identify suspect
Photo courtesy SMPD The Santa Monica Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted for identity...
Read morePolice: Elder scammed by local couple
BROADWAY — A local married couple took advantage of a 99-year-old World War II veteran by stealing about $2,500 from...
Read moreAlleged victims’ relatives testify at Bulger trial
BOSTON — The widow of a man who prosecutors say was killed by James "Whitey" Bulger's gang testified Tuesday that...
Read moreJury shown FBI informant file on Bulger
BOSTON — Excerpts from James "Whitey" Bulger's FBI informant file presented to the jury at his racketeering trial Monday show...
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Malibu fight involving Pippen investigated
Scottie Pippen (Associated Press) MALIBU — Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen was questioned Monday about a fight that occurred...
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Police arrest sex offender; looking for possible victims
Kelechi Amadi (Photo courtesy SMPD) PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Santa Monica police are wondering if there are any more victims of...
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