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Crime Watch: Man allegedly tries to stab father near playground
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreBrief: File police reports online
The SMPD is now accepting reports online for lost property, graffiti and all other forms of vandalism. The idea is...
Read moreBrief: SMPD welcomes newest officer
Forget Kojack, the Santa Monica Police Department has Rambo. Earlier this month the SMPD welcomed its newest member to the...
Read moreMobster’s lawyer to ask for trial delay
BOSTON — Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's lawyer said Monday he will seek to delay the start of Bulger's trial. Defense...
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Suspected rapist arrested, charged with attempted murder
Brandon Cross PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — A 36-year-old man prosecutors say raped a woman as she jogged along the beach...
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Beware of phony fire inspectors
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — The Santa Monica Fire Department is warning business owners to be on the lookout for fake...
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Police bringing on the special teams
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Four specialty units of the Santa Monica Police Department will spend 90 days working in concert...
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Alleged murderer played role of ‘enforcer,’ D.A. says
Kelly Soo Park at a court appearance. (Photo courtesy Google Images.) DOWNTOWN L.A. — New court documents released in connection...
Read moreCrime Watch: Man arrested for allegedly masturbating on beach
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreCops: Report domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to bring more attention to the topic the Santa Monica Police Department has...
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