The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations with focused enforcement efforts on primary collision factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The Police Department periodically identifies locations where bike […]
From SMPD – Santa Monica, CA: On November 5, 2017 at about 11:00 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a radio call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a Metro Expo […]
Santa Monica Pier has reopened to the public following this afternoon’s evacuation due to a bomb scare. A press briefing was held at 5 p.m. today outlining the situation that saw Santa Monica Police Department […]
The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint. The operation is scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2017 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 […]
FROM SMPD: On Saturday June 10, 2017 at about 2:09 p.m., officers responded to a possible carjacking that resulted in an auto versus pedestrian crash in the 1500 block of 2nd street. Upon arrival, officers […]
The Westside Coalition hosts their annual #Bowlathon as more than 70 teams, comprised of 6 people each, competed for the title of champion. According to Darci Niva, the director of the Westside Coalition, proceeds of […]
Earlier today, SMPD Detectives filed charges on a suspect believed to be involved in the murder of Juan Sebastian Castillo. The suspect is identified as Sherwin Mendoza Espinosa, a 42 year old male from Los […]
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is continuing to seek the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the suspect or any additional witnesses in connection to an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. Tuesday morning, […]
UPDATED; 4:30pm – new images in from SMPD – help wanted to find suspect FROM SMPD: On January 3, 2016 at 6:03 am , Santa Monica PD received […]
This holiday season, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will be out looking for drunk and drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization. “Beginning December 16 […]
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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