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From Santa Monica Close Up:
"In a developing story, Los Angeles Police Officers were called to the scene at Venice Beach Fishing Pier on Wednesday following a disturbance involving a homeless individual. The incident, which unfolded at the Venice Beach Fishing Pier parking lot, led to the arrest of the individual under suspicion of assaulting a parking attendant.
Eyewitness reports suggest that the suspect exhibited erratic behavior and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. During the arrest, the individual, who was handcuffed, requested medical attention. Responding to the situation, police officers promptly contacted the fire department.
Upon arrival, firefighters conducted an initial evaluation of the suspect at the scene. The nature of the medical assessment was to determine the individual's fitness for transport to the detention facility. Following the preliminary check, the firefighters decided to transport the individual to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and emergency services in dealing with situations involving individuals who may be experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues."
UPDATED INFORMATION:
Witnesses at the pier said the homeless man, who makes himself a regular problem there, grabbed the young lady working in the parking booth. It was said this was her first day on the job.
Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.
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