Crime
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Police investigate racial incident at Samohi
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials welcome the coming police investigation into a racial incident that...
Read moreNew England Mafia is weakened but still pursued after Bulger’s arrest
BOSTON — When James “Whitey” Bulger ruled the streets of South Boston, the New England crime scene was a battleground...
Read moreFather’s Day brunch turns violent
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreFugitive mobster Whitey Bulger busted in Santa Monica
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — James "Whitey" Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list for his...
Read moreSMPD searching for man in alleged lewd conduct
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they believe rubbed up against...
Read moreSamohi wrestling with racist acts
SAMOHI — Victoria Gray didn’t think much of it when her 17-year-old son stayed home from school on May 5....
Read moreTeen attacked by alleged gang member
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreMan arrested for allegedly committing lewd act on child
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Police have arrested a homeless man with a lengthy criminal record for allegedly rubbing his body up...
Read moreCops arrest man in connection with rape of unconscious woman
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
Read moreNot legal tender
Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only....
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