Crime
Stay informed about public safety in Santa Monica through our responsible crime reporting coverage. We provide timely updates on significant incidents, police activity, and community safety initiatives in partnership with the Santa Monica Police Department. Our balanced reporting includes crime statistics, safety alerts, neighborhood watch updates, and positive community policing efforts. Follow important developments in public safety, crime prevention programs, and law enforcement initiatives that affect our community. Whether tracking local safety trends or staying informed about your neighborhood, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for accurate, contextualized coverage of public safety matters.
Controversy mounts as lagoon project nears
MALIBU — As the June 1 start date to the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project gets closer, several new groups have...
Read moreCrime Watch: Police say man admits to masturbating in SM Pier bathroom
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreCops cracking down on speedsters
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — For the month of May the Santa Monica Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit will be on...
Read moreCrime Watch: Homeowner surprised by naked intruder
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read more
Cops use helicopter to nab suspected burglar
MAIN STREET — How heavy is a 50-inch plasma television? Apparently not heavy enough to deter a man from breaking into...
Read more2 ordered to stand trial in brutal beating
DOWNTOWN — A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered two Arizona men to stand trial for the attempted murder...
Read morePolice say suspect sliced off another’s ear over unpaid debt
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read morePolice say suspect sliced off another’s ear over unpaid debt
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — A Los Angeles man was arrested last week for allegedly slicing another man’s ear off after...
Read moreEmployee theft causes major heartache in offices
CITYWIDE — Most people will get on board with the idea that stealing is bad. It’s written into rule books,...
Read morePolice targeting motorcyclists Sunday
CITYWIDE — Santa Monica police officers will crack down on motorcycle-related traffic violations Sunday as part of their day-long Motorcycle...
Read moreRecent News
Copyright © 2025 SMDP. All Rights Reserved.