A recap of some of the incidents Santa Monica Police dealt with on May 4 - May 10. Here's the list:
1200 block of 16th St - Bike Stop / 69 PC SM Warrant Arrest: Officers conducted a bike stop on a suspect who had a $250,000 Santa Monica warrant for battery on a peace officer, drug paraphernalia, and methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested.
1500 block of 4th Street - Domestic Violence: Police responded to a family disturbance. A female was found intoxicated in a vehicle with a cut nose. Her male partner reported she had struck him multiple times in the face and bit his finger while he was driving after they had been drinking. The female was arrested for domestic violence.
500 block of Wilshire - Theft/ Shoplift: Officers responded to a theft at CVS. A suspect concealed merchandise in a TJ Maxx bag and fled. The suspect was later observed and detained, positively identified, and the stolen property was recovered. The suspect was taken into custody.
Ocean & Colorado Ave - Stabbing: Officers responded to a stabbing involving two males who are believed to be homeless. A verbal altercation led to one stabbing the other, who was uncooperative with officers. Video footage showed the two walking together before an argument, during which the suspect stabbed at the victim, who blocked the attack with his forearms. Officers identified and arrested the suspect nearby, who had a folding knife with possible blood on his person. The victim sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
1300 2nd St - Probation Violation: Officers stopped a vehicle for expired registration and discovered the driver had a no-bail warrant for a probation violation out of San Bernardino County. The driver was on probation for possessing a controlled substance while armed.
2100 block of Main St - Strong arm robbery: A known theft suspect was observed grabbing items in a store. When an employee tried to stop him from leaving, the suspect punched the employee multiple times in the face, causing him to fall. The suspect was located several hours later and arrested.
Lot 5 South - Vehicle Burglary Arrest: Officers responded to a vehicle burglary in progress. The reporting party provided a vehicle description and license plate. Although the suspects were initially gone, the vehicle was later located by the drone operator in Lot 5 South, where the occupants were observed burglarizing other vehicles. Officers apprehended and arrested both suspects, believed to be foreign nationals, for burglary, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, and possession of burglary tools.
Criminal Threats/Domestic Violence: A woman came to the police station to surrender firearms due to concerns about her safety related to her husband's alcoholism. Further investigation revealed that her husband had threatened her with a firearm while she was in bed with their infant. Detectives and CIT officers safely apprehended the suspect during a traffic stop.
333 Olympic Dr. (PSF) - Narcotics Possession (PCP): A suspect approached officers in front of the Public Safety Facility, screaming for help and holding a vial of PCP. Officers found additional PCP in the suspect's possession. The suspect was taken into custody.
3100 Block of 4th St. - Burglary (Residential) – Narcotics Possession: A suspect entered a property they had been to before. While being detained, items stolen from the residence were located, and the suspect was also found to be in possession of narcotics. The suspect was taken into custody.
1801 Lincoln Blvd, World Gas Station - Commercial Burglary: An unknown number of suspects broke the front glass door of the store, entered, and stole approximately $10,000 in merchandise and cash.
2425 16th St Soccer Field- Assault W/ A Deadly Weapon (Bodily Force): During a soccer game, two opposing players had a verbal altercation. The suspect punched the victim in the face, causing a laceration and loss of consciousness and memory. A witness reported the suspect then kicked the victim in the head with his cleat before fleeing in an SUV. The victim refused medical treatment.
700 block of Santa Monica Blvd - Traffic Stop / Firearm Arrest / Burglary Tools: Officers stopped a vehicle and found the driver was on parole for attempted murder. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm, ski masks, and burglary tools. The suspects were possibly linked to multiple attempted burglaries at a Commercial Bank of California. Similar clothing worn during those incidents was found in the vehicle. Both suspects were arrested.
Neilson Way & Ocean Park Blvd - Hit & Run Felony (Vehicle vs Ped): A vehicle traveling north on Neilson Way struck a pedestrian. The vehicle fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained a possible broken leg.
1540 2nd St McDonalds - Pepper Spray Incident: Officers responded to a fight in progress at a McDonald's. A security guard had deployed a large canister of bear spray inside the restaurant. The spray was taken as evidence.
PSF - No Bail Warrant / Structure Rescue: A subject at the Public Safety Facility called dispatch wanting to be placed on a 5150 hold. Officers found him scaling the outside of the stairwell. Due to his paranoia and drug impairment, SMFD was called to safely bring him down. The subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Lincoln Blvd. and Brooks Ave. - Firearm Possession (Felon): A vehicle was seen speeding and a traffic stop was initiated. The suspect did not yield for several blocks. Investigation revealed the suspect was a previously convicted felon, and a loaded firearm was found in the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody.
Bike path under the pier - 484 (Petty Theft Assist): HSOs assisted LA County Lifeguards and a victim whose backpack was taken by a homeless individual who refused to return it. The backpack was retrieved without incident, and the subject left the area. The victim did not desire prosecution.
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