A recap of some of the incidents Santa Monica Police dealt with on April 13 - April 19, 2025
Sexual Assault– 600 Block of Santa Monica Blvd The reporting party observed a sexual assault in progress and began recording the incident while calling 911. Officers located the suspect leaving the area. Both the victim and suspect were transported to the Rape Treatment Center for evidence collection.
Assault W/ Deadly Weapon (Dual Stabbings) – 1700 Block of the Beach Two victims, a brother and sister, were walking on the beach when the brother got into a verbal altercation with two suspects. The altercation turned physical, and the sister intervened, trying to break up the fight. One suspect was armed with a knife and both suspects fled southbound on the beach. Both victims sustained stab wounds. Both victims were transported to the hospital and were later in stable condition, with no surgeries needed. On scene, multiple parties/witnesses were uncooperative, under the influence and provided conflicting information to officers.
Assault W/ Deadly Weapon (Family Domestic) – 21st St A grandmother and granddaughter got into a verbal altercation which turned physical. The granddaughter stabbed her grandmother in her shin with a knife, causing a 1-inch laceration. The granddaughter was taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – 1600 Block of Ocean Front Walk The victim contacted PD stating her boyfriend had beat her up by punching her multiple times in her face and head; and possibly cut the back of her head with a box cutter. The victim was located with multiple injuries on her face. The victim advised that her boyfriend fled the scene and did not have a car. The victim was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Note: There has been prior domestic violence in their relationship.
Burglaries via Rear Sliding Door – Investigation Ongoing
1800 block of Arizona Ave
700 block of 21st St
2900 block of Arizona Ave
Criminal Threats w/ Firearm - SM Place Mall. DSU officers respond to a call where mall security was threatened by a female transient with a firearm. The security guards lost sight of the suspect as she walked into Structure 7. Officers searched the parking structure while investigating. The suspect was not located.
6th St/Broadway 368(b)(1) PC / 11377(a) HS An elderly BBB passenger was spat on by a bus rider after she asked him to stop smoking on the bus. The suspect was located and found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
6th St/SM Blvd Warrant/11377(a) HS Officers contacted a subject known to have an outstanding SMPD warrant. The subject was found in possession of methamphetamine.
PED stop 400 block of Arizona Officers contacted a subject after they observed him manipulating drugs with additional drug paraphernalia in plain view. Ultimately their investigation led to a possession for sales arrest, and felony possession due to prior convictions.
Juvenile Overdose - Beverly Ave Officers responded to an assistance call for service. The comments of the call stated a 16-year-old was not breathing in the house and dispatch was giving CPR instructions. Upon arrival, Santa Monica Fire Department Engine 2 administered Narcan and was providing rescue breaths. The victim regained consciousness and was transported to a local area hospital. It should be noted on 09/09/2024 SMFD responded to an overdose call for the same individual. The juvenile was placed on a 5150 hold for making suicidal statements.
Robbery/69 PC/Use of Force –420 Broadway Officers responded to an Estes Robbery at 420 Broadway. The suspect had taken items and scratched the loss prevention agent on the face as she left the business. Officers located the suspect on the train platform and attempted to detain the suspect. She proceeded to also scratch the officer along the right side of his face and neck. The suspect was placed under arrest with the assistance of responding officers.
Rollover Traffic Collision/DUI - 900 Block of Broadway Officers were on patrol in the 1100 block of Broadway when he heard a loud crash near the 900 Block of Broadway. They arrived on scene and located two vehicles overturned. Only one driver was located and initially it was believed the driver of the second vehicle fled the location. Video of the accident was located and showed the driver struck a parked unoccupied vehicle at a high rate of speed. A search of the suspect’s’ vehicle and a backpack revealed bottles of Nitrous Oxide. The driver was transported to a local hospital and eventually cited out for DUI.
Narcotics Violation / 9th St. & Pico Blvd. Officers initiated a traffic stop for a moving violation. It was subsequently discovered that the driver was on felony probation. A probation search revealed the driver was in possession of narcotics.
Assault – Deadly Weapon (Skateboard) / 600 Block of Ocean Park Blvd. The victim sees a suspect coming from the direction of the front door of his apartment. The victim confronted the suspect who swung a skateboard at the victim’s head. The suspect fled but was located nearby.
Grand Theft (E-Bike) / 1000 Block of Pico Blvd. (800 Block of Broadway) The victim reported the theft of an E-Bike from in front of his apartment building. The following day, the victim was able to track (with an apple air tag) the stolen bike to a specific apartment building. Officers responded and found the suspect in possession of the bike.
Aggravated Battery – 800 Block of Ocean Ave A homeless victim was contacted by six suspects riding scooters. An unknown number of suspects punched and kicked the victim once on his body. The victim was not very forthcoming with incident details. The victim sustained redness all over his body and was transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Firearm Arrest – Ocean Way and Bay St Officers stopped a vehicle for displaying stolen license plates. Once all passengers were out of the vehicle, the officers noticed a handgun in plain sight beneath the center console. The handgun was positioned to be easily accessible to the driver. The handgun was a loaded .40 caliber Springfield XD. The driver was arrested. Once at the jail, it was determined the suspect had falsely identified himself and had an outstanding burglary warrant.
Carjacking / Assault – 2100 Block of Ocean Ave Unprovoked, the victim was struck multiple times in the head by three suspects wearing face masks. One of the suspects took the victim’s car keys and they all fled in his vehicle southbound on Ocean Ave and out of sight. The investigation is ongoing.
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