Tag: SMPD
SMPD Arrest Home Invasion Robbers
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department arrested a suspect responsible for breaking into a home on the 200 block of 19th Street on Friday,...
Arrest Made In Death Of Juan Sebastian Castillo
SANTA MONICA—Authorities from the Santa Monica Police Department have arrested a suspect in connection to teenage Juan Sebastian Castillo. According to a press release Canyon...
Santa Monica Fire Displaces 120 People
SANTA MONICA—On Monday, May 8, at about 6:20 p.m., firefighters from the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a fire that erupted in a five-story,...
Santa Monica’s Police Chief Announces Retirement
SANTA MONICA—Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks announced her retirement on Friday, May 5, after 36 years of service.
According to a press release...
SMPD Conducts Underage Decoy Operation
SANTA MONICA—According to a press release from the Santa Monica Police Department, on Thursday, April 20, the SMPD Vice Unit conducted a minor decoy operation...
Pedestrian Killed In Fatal Santa Monica Traffic Collision
SANTA MONICA—During the morning hours of Monday, April 3, a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of 18th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Around...
Suspect Charged In Fatal Santa Monica Hit-And-Run
SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, March 23, a 21-year-old man accused of killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence and fleeing the scene, was charged,...
Suspect Absadi Kidane Arrested In Felony Hit-And-Run
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department have arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Tuesday, March 21. Lt. Saul...
Santa Monica Teen Falls And Dies After Taking LSD
SANTA MONICA—A 15-year-old boy from Santa Monica died on Saturday, March 18, after taking LSD, also known as acid, after falling from the third floor...
Pedestrian Killed In Santa Monica Collision
SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, March 16, at approximately 6:15 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a call regarding a traffic collision involving...
Woman Acquitted Of Murder Suing Santa Monica Detective
SANTA MONICA—Real estate broker Kelly Soo Park, who was acquitted of murder in 2008, is suing a Santa Monica police detective who allegedly dissuaded...
Santa Monica Conducts Statewide Shoulder Tap Operation
SANTA MONICA—On Saturday, March 11, the Santa Monica Police Department along with other local agencies in California conducted a Statewide Shoulder Tap Operation Day....
SMPD Investigating Suspicious Death Investigation
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public’s help with information pertaining to a suspicious death investigation. According to a press...
Armed Robbery Causes Lockdown Of Santa Monica High School
SANTA MONICA—Santa Monica High School (SAMOHI) was placed on temporary lockdown on Monday, February 6, after the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Communication Center...
Santa Monica Police Hosts Inaugural ‘Meet Your Neighbors’ Event
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) proudly inaugurated the city-wide program ‘Meet Your Neighbors’ on Monday, January 30. This community building engagement aims...
Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety Enforcement In Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting pedestrian and bicycle safety field enforcement operations on Friday, January 6 and Monday, January 9.
During...
Suspect Wanted For Assault At 7-11 Store
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public’s help in catching and identifying the individual or any witnesses who have information...
SMPD Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Campaign
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is warning drivers that they will be on the lookout for those who behind the wheel drunk or...
SMPD Conducting DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting a Driver Under the Influence (DUI)-Driver’s License Checkpoint. According to a press release from the...
SMPD Seeking Suspect In Hit-And-Run
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a hit-and-run that occurred on Tuesday,...
