Santa Monica, California – The Santa Monica Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to a December 22, 2024 hit-and-run. According to SMPD, officers responded to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue around 6:40 p.m. Police say the victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was … Read more
Update – The Santa Monica Police Department has provided an update on the officer-involved shooting in front of the police station. SMPD has identified the suspect as Deyaa Abdelhadi Halaibeh who is a resident of New York State. SMPD says Halaibeh has no criminal history in California and no prior contact with SMPD. Halaibeh is also … Read more
The Santa Monica Police Department has announced the arrest of a homeless individual following two assaults. SMPD reports that a good Samaritan in the 2700 block of Barnard Way was flagged down by a distressed woman who needed help calling 911 around 11:45 p.m. on August 28, 2024. The woman was bleeding from cuts to … Read more
Update – Santa Monica Police have identified the suspect accused of kidnapping a four-year-old earlier today. SMPD identified the suspect as Breanna Taylor Shields who was booked for kidnapping. SMPD says she is eligible for a sentencing enhancement. Original – The Santa Monica Police Department has located an abducted four-year-old child. SMPD reports that it … Read more
Multiple people have been arrested following a fight and stabbing at the Pier near Tower 14. The Santa Monica Police Department reports that its officers responded to a 911 call about several males fighting north of the Pier around 2:21 p.m. on June 29. SMPD was informed that one of the involved parties had been … Read more
A person was stabbed in Santa Monica on Sunday and a person is in custody. The Santa Monica Police Department is currently investigating the stabbing. SMPD reports that the investigation is taking place near Downtown Parking Structure #7 at 4th and Broadway. A subject has been taken into custody. Traffic will be impacted by the … Read more
The Santa Monica Police Department has arrested a Lyft driver for allegedly sexually assaulting a customer during her ride home. SMPD officers responded to the 2900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in reference to a sexual assault on September 7, 2023. Officers were informed that a woman was picked up by a Lyft driver from a … Read more