July 18, 2025 Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

APB: The Latest from Santa Monica Police Department:

Mission Impossible.

On Tuesday, September 20, at 1:25 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department received a call via their police radios informing them that a possible theft suspect was, at that time, involved in physical conflict with some of the employees of The Bike Center, located at 1555 Second St., so the officers rushed to the location to investigate. Upon arrival at The Bike Center the officers saw that the employees had this suspect pinned down on the ground so, after separating all the parties involved the officers began their investigation. The officers learned from the employees of The Bike Center that this individual had entered the premises and had attempted to steal not one, but numerous bicycles from under their noses. The officers were told that the employees intervened and wrestled the suspect down to the ground. Based upon the witnesses’ statements the officers arrested the suspect, aged 22 and from Los Angeles and he was later charged with robbery. Bail was set at $50,000.

The Road To Nowhere.

On Wednesday, September 21, at 12:20 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department spotted a man behaving suspiciously in an undisclosed area of Santa Monica so they began to ask the man some questions. During the course of the questioning the officers asked this individual if they could search him and he agreed. The officers searched this man and discovered upon his person a switchblade knife. The man gave the officers his “name” and after running a computer check the officers discovered that this named person had a no bail warrant from Torrance Police Department so the officers drove the suspect all the way to Torrance and delivered him to the Torrance Police Department. Later that evening the Torrance Police department called the Santa Monica Police Department and told them that the suspect that they had delivered was not the person that he had claimed to be so the Santa Monica Police officers drove all the way back to Torrance, picked up this man and returned to the Santa Monica jail where this 53-year-old homeless man was correctly identified and it was discovered that he actually had a no bail warrant from the California department of Corrections. This man was charged with being a felon in possession of a deadly weapon, impersonating another individual, and the no bail warrant. Bail was not granted and it is unknown at this time if the officers attempted to be reimbursed for the cost of the wasted trips to Torrance.

At The Crossroads Of Her Life.

On Saturday, September 24, at 11:46 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department, who were on patrol in the area of Second Street and Santa Monica Boulevard, spotted a woman walking around aimlessly in the middle of the intersection at that location. The officers noticed that vehicles were having to take emergency measures to avoid hitting this woman so the officers immediately stopped, exited their vehicle and escorted this woman to the sidewalk. The officers were not able to identify this woman at the scene of the crime due to her inability to communicate effectively so they arrested her and took her off to jail. After they arrived at the jail the officers, by way of fingerprints, were able to identify this woman and she was charged with being a pedestrian who was stopping and delaying traffic. This 27-year-old homeless woman was issued a citation and then released.

Smackdown!

On Saturday, September 24, at 8:38 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department received a radio call telling them that there was a disturbance in progress at the Taco Bell Mexican fast food emporium, located at 2207 Lincoln Blvd. The officers made like Speedy Gonzales and arrived at the location in no time at all but discovered that the suspect had just left the scene. After the officers arrived at the Taco Bell they spoke with a store employee who told the officers that the suspect had entered the restaurant and had demanded food immediately. The employee said that the suspect had been advised that he would have to wait his turn, which the suspect did, apparently quite willingly. After a couple of minutes the employee took the suspect’s order and shortly thereafter handed the suspect his tray of fast food. Upon receipt of the tray of fast food the suspect’s mood apparently did a one-eighty and he suddenly threw the food onto the floor and announced that he was no longer hungry. This man then proceeded to throw a cash register onto the floor (announcing that he no longer needed money?) and then began to curse and yell incoherently. The suspect left the restaurant and headed north on Lincoln Boulevard. Armed with a detailed description of this man the officers went in search and discovered him near the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard. Due to the fact that the Taco Bell manager had indicated that the establishment was desirous of a prosecution this 30-year-old homeless man was arrested and charged with felony vandalism, an outstanding warrant and a violation of probation. Bail was not granted.

Editor’s Note: These reports are part of a regular police coverage series entitled “Alert Police Blotter” (APB), which injects some minor editorial into certain police activities in Santa Monica. Not all of The Mirror’s coverage of incidents involving police are portrayed in this manner. More serious crimes and police-related activities are regularly reported without editorial in the pages of the Santa Monica Mirror and its website, smmirror.com.

in News
<>Related Posts

Man Arrested in Brentwood for Impersonating Firefighter During Palisades Fire

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

The suspect faces at least 28 criminal counts—including 23 felonies—spanning incidents from 2023 to May 2025 Federal and local law...

West Coast Premiere of ‘The Opposite of Love’ Opens at Hudson Backstage Theatre

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Produced by Neil Gooding Productions, behind shows like Back to the Future: The Musical, the play runs Thursdays through Saturdays at...

Study Highlights Economic Impact of Cap-and-Trade Extension in Los Angeles

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are pushing to reauthorize the program this year, citing its role in generating 287,000...

Film Review: Superman

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

“This movie is packed with storyline, Superman lore, meaningful objects, and action.” writes Kathryn Whitney Boole Rated PG-13129 MinutesReleased July...

Multiple Drug Arrests Reported in Palisades Park in Recent Weeks

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

SMPD Reported Several of the Arrests Between June 29 and July 5 The Santa Monica Police Department reported several drug-related...

(Video) Did You Know Emma Chamberlain’s Coffee Shop is in Century City?

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

The outpost is a first for the popular influencer Did You Know Emma Chamberlain’s Coffee Shop is in Century City?...

Mayor Bass Hails National Guard Withdrawal as Victory for Unity

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

The Pentagon’s decision to reduce the troop presence follows weeks of legal challenges and public demonstrations Mayor Karen Bass celebrated...

DUI Checkpoints to be Conducted Across LA This Weekend

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

The LAPD selects checkpoint sites based on data indicating high incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests The Los Angeles...

SMPD to Conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation on Friday

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

The focus will be on speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to cyclists or walkers,...

Dodgers to Host Back to School Bash for Fire-Affected Families

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

The free event will offer free groceries, school supplies, outfits, haircuts, medical screenings, and carnival rides The Los Angeles Dodgers...

LA Sees Second Straight Year of Homelessness Decline, Leaders Celebrate Progress

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

The survey, designed by the University of Southern California, reported a 17.5% drop—the largest two-year decrease on record The Los...

LAPD Seeks Missing 63-Year-Old Man Known to Frequent Playa Vista

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

His family last heard from him via a group text on June 22 The Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons...

Santa Monica Offers City-Owned Properties for Affordable Housing Development

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

The move aims to address the city’s Regional Housing Need Assessment of 8,895 units, with a goal of producing at...

California Hits Two-Thirds Clean Energy Milestone

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

This year, clean energy has powered the state for an average of seven hours daily, with over 90% of days...

Venice Beach to Host First Medal at 2028 Olympics

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

Venice Beach, known for its vibrant boardwalk, will kick off the 844 ticketed events, hosting the triathlon along its coastline...