Crime
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Homeless woman who attacked dog in Venice sought regarding child assault in Santa Monica
Los Angeles police are searching for a homeless woman suspected of assaulting a dog and two young children in separate...
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Homeless man arrested after assaulting sunbather on the beach
A man confirmed to be experiencing homelessness has been arrested by the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) after he allegedly...
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Suspect in two attacks on Hispanics sentenced to 23 years in jail for assault
A homeless man with already impressive list of prior arrests, including, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, narcotics sales, indecent...
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Hammer wielding suspect subdued with taser
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) used less-lethal options to subdue and detain a suspect who threatened employees of a...
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Drones and a DUI keep local police busy
On Friday, August 23, locals may have noticed a significant police presence near Washington Ave and Lincoln Blvd, but it...
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Suspect arrested in attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old child
A suspect has been arrested following a failed attempt to grab an 8-year-old child and run off with her near...
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Convicted felon arrested after series of water meter vandalism incidents
On August 13, 2024, investigators served a search warrant at a Santa Monica residence and evidence connecting 51-year-old Richard Martin...
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Suspect in unprovoked assault on Big Blue Bus found and taken into custody
On the afternoon of July 29, 2024, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to the 3200 block of Santa...
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Man with history of violence in Santa Monica gets 20 years for role in Jan. 6 riot
A California man with a history of political violence, including an assault in Santa Monica, was sentenced on Friday to...
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DUI suspect ‘falls out of car’ after being pursued on 10 Freeway in Santa Monica
Residents in Santa Monica were speculating on social media last night why there were helicopters hovering for some time between...
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