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This is an update to the Man Arrested for Stabbing People in Santa Monica story we published on Monday.

We checked out the suspect's Facebook, he says he moved to Los Angeles on June 10, 2023. And he last post was the song "Evil Ways" by Satana.

The Santa Monica Police Department has now released more information on the suspect and his victims. The suspect they arrested, Larry Ameyal Cedeno, is "currently experiencing homelessness", He was on probation for larceny.

He also had a case for assault w/ deadly weapon & elder abuse dismissed less than two weeks ago right before it was set to go to a jury trial, and also has prior convictions for evading & vandalism.

In the unprovoked incident, Cedeno, stabbed two victims on the 1500 block of 4th Street in the city of Santa Monica.. Two victims suffered stab wounds, one remains in critical but stable condition; the third victim was assaulted with no major injuries. The two individuals who were stabbed have been identified as German tourists who are not related to each other.

The Santa Monica Criminal Investigations Division presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney with the following charges:

· 1 count of attempted murder

· 1 count of assault with a deadly weapon

Cedeno is scheduled to be arraigned on May 22 in Dept. 30 of the Airport Courthouse.

If convicted as charged, the maximum sentence is life in state prison.

The People recommend a bail of $2,155,000.

"The safety and security of our community is our top priority. As is standard practice for the busy summer months, the Santa Monica Police Department will be increasing foot patrols in the downtown, beach, and surrounding areas."


Santa Monica puk band, Cycotic Youth preforms on the Santa Monica Pier.


There is still a potential for strong rip current activity at all Los AngelesCounty beaches through Wednesday. A long period southerly swell is lingering.



Her name is Lisa Hefli and she recently arrived in Venice from Missouri. She is 41 year old mother of 4. Her ex-husband said she has a history of mental problems.

She was staying in Bridge Housing in Venice. She came out to Los Angeles to become a celebrity, like her favorite rappers did.

A few days before she caused a wild police pursuit that ended in wrong-way crash on the 405, she was making all these disturbing posts on Facebook:

"I own the roads... just know.
GET THE FK OUT OF MY WAY.
You harassed me and WE ALL KNOW IT.
THERFORE YOUR PROBLEM.."



"I just want to say--
That MOST EVERYTHING I said about what you all did to Myself, Pac AND Marshall also applies to LITERALLY ALMOST ALL CELEBRITIES..
That's why they disappear from our radio stations and movie screens, therfore..
KNOWING THIS is what changed my mind over the last 20 years.
It's TERRIBLE IN ITSELF... ALONG WITH ILLEGAL to do this to a person in a normal world.
Why would you think it's ok to do that to them?
How about instead, if you seem to feel the need to get, at the least CLOSER to their world
- you go take some acting classes, audition and earn your way into their crowd...
YOU DON'T GET TO FORCE YOUR WAY IN...ABSOLUTELY NOT.
‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
JUST SO EVERYONE IS NOW AWARE...
YOU ARE ALL DONE TERRORIZING THEIR WORLDS. THEIR HOMES, THEIRS FRIENDS, THEIR FAMILIES... AND THE SADDEST AND MOST SICKEST OF ALL??
THEIR FUCKING BABIES!!
LIKE - HOLY HELL YOU TERRORIZE BABIES!!
YOU'RE THE FUCKING SICK ONES!!
WHAT'S GOING TO BE DONE TO YOU...
Mmmm-consider it "without penalty" because YOU'VE BEEN GIVING MORE THAN ABSOLUTE RIGHTFULLNESS TO US IS THIS..
EXPECT TO SUFFER PHYSICAL BODILY HARM UP TO DEATH.
THIS IS ATTEMPTED MURDER ON THE ROADS (PRINCESS DIANA) AND IN PERSON (JOHN LENNON).
TOLD ONCE, IF YOU DIE AFTER THAT. YOU ASKED FOR IT.
IF ANYONE EVEN EVER FINDS YOU...
IT'LL BE WHAT IT IS....SELF DEFENSE.
-Do you like my van?"

"There's grown ups everywhere of ALL COLORS, SHAPES AND SIZES FEELING SOME IMAGINARY SENSE OF THIS ENTITLEMENT...
I GOT NEWS FOR YA. THAT ROAD YOU DON'T FOLLOW THE LAWS OF WHEN JAY-WALKING (ILLEGAL) MIGHT BE THE DEATH OF YOU AND UH.. ..
HERE'S THE REASON I DON'T GIVE A FK!!
NOT TO MENTION THE DRIVER THAT'S DRIVING THE CAR...ON THE ROAD TECHNICALLY PUT THERE FOR THE CAR...PROBABLY NOT. -BREAKING THE LAW.
HEY MAN, IF I SHOW UP NEXT IT'S CAUSE THE COPS GOT BETTER SHT TO DO... THTS ONE HELL OF A LOT OF PAPERWORK TO DO....OR.. it's not!!!"

"Did all you even know I GAVE UP ON A MUSIC CAREER OVER 20 YEARS AGO AND I DON'T CARE??
IF YOU'RE WAITING FOR ME TO GAIN "CELEBRITY STATUS" JUST STOP.
-I'M FAAARRR MORE CELEBRITY RIGHT NOW THAN I EVER WANTED TO BE.
IT FUCKED UP MY LIFE SOOOO BAD.
Had I been a NORMAL GIRL...
I never would have never met my ex in the first place... AND I WOULD BE THE NOTHING TO YOU PEOPLE I SHOULD BE!!
I didn't agree to this, I wasn't even old enough to.. I HATE IT!!
I SAID FUCK THE FAME.
SHIII... I'M BOUTTA BE HAPPY AS A MFKR FLIPPIN BURGERS, LIVIN IN CALI.
THE END.
THERE IS NO MONEY FOR YOU HERE.
AND NO LOVE.
THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU TO GAIN FROM ME."

She rants about damaging cars belonging to other people:

""Your car gets fkd up FOR NOT STAYING AWAY LIKE I ASKED AND IT'LL BE YOUR OWN PROBLEM.
THIS APPLIES ON THE ROAD AND AFTERWARDS...
LIKE YOUR CAR WAS PRETTY WHEN YOU LEFT IT... WHAT HAPPENED, MAN?"



YOU KNOW, IT'S REALLY FKNG OBVIOUS WHEN THE PARKING LOT WAS EMPTY BEFORE I got here... Let's see..
This car, and this car and this car and this car..
🔪
Fk....hit a brake line...
OH WELL. 🤷‍♀️"



On Sunday, May 19, 2024 at approximately 8:00PM, SMPD responded to the 1500 block of 4th Street near Parking Structure #7 for a reported stabbing. Officers determined the suspect, 29-year-old Larry Ameyal Cedeno, in an unprovoked incident, assaulted three individuals. Two victims suffered stab wounds, one remains in critical but stable condition; the third victim was assaulted with no major injuries.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers immediately began CPR on the first victim while additional officers located the suspect. The suspect was detained and arrested a short time later. The suspect remains in custody at the Santa Monica Jail pending arraignment and the official filing of charges.

Suspect: Larry Ameyal Cedeno; DOB 04-20-1995; on probation for larceny.

He also had a case for assault w/ deadly weapon & elder abuse dismissed less than two weeks ago right before it was set to go to a jury trial, and also has prior convictions for evading & vandalism.



3 homeless men from Ventura cause havoc on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Featuring: Venice Healer Daisy , Buzzed Lightyear, the LAPD, a hardcore tough guy from Ventura, & many more....

Back Story: According to witnesses, a trio of homeless men (proudly claiming they are from Ventura County) showed up on the Venice Boardwalk and started causing problems. The latest problem led to one of the 3 men pulling out a bottle and trying to attack one of the locals. He lost that fight and ended up on the ground beat up and bloody, while his friend ran off. That is where this video begins, when the police show up and the second guy comes back....


Haden McKenna, a professional skateboarder from Venice, talks about skateboarding, the Venice Skatepark, and growing up having a father that was addicted to drugs.

We Are Venice showcases the people and culture of Venice Beach, California and will inspire you to be the best version of yourself. This is a series of premium documentary profile pieces on Venice’s most important and influential individuals.


From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Sunday, May 19, 2024, Santa Monica Police Officers, along with deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, are currently engaged in a significant emergency operation at the 4th Street Expo Metro Train Station in downtown Santa Monica.

Authorities have closed 4th Street between Olympic Boulevard and Colorado Avenue to facilitate the response by the sheriff’s bomb squad. Commuters are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.

The nature of the incident has not been disclosed, and further updates are expected as the situation develops. Travelers using the metro service should anticipate delays and station closures. Local residents and businesses may experience increased law enforcement presence and are urged to remain alert and follow official guidance.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available."

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.