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  • X-Rated Armed Robber Charged in Santa Monica

    Lieutenant Rudy Flores, Santa Monica Police Department|Dec 14, 2022

    December 7, 2022 – On December 6, 2022, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office filed 2 counts of Robbery against Kelly Blake Carr, a 47-year-old homeless male. On December 3, 2022,at about 4:30 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers responded to an armed robbery at 1319 Santa Monica Blvd (Adult Love Boutique). The employee indicated the suspect was armed with a handgun and stole US Currency before he fled. SMPD Officers arrived in less than two minutes and noticed a male c...

  • Covid is a factor, but there's no reason why you and your family can't have fun on Halloween 2021.

    Lt. Rudy Flores, SMPD PIO|Nov 2, 2021

    As we approach Halloween, Sunday October 31st and Dia de los Muertos on Monday November 1st, it is important to remember that along with candy, costumes and a good scare, safety should remain at the top ofthe list. SMPDencourageseveryone to have a fun and safe holiday by following these important safety tips. Walk Safely --Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down...

  • SMPD Officers Use Narcan for Opioid Overdose of Person in Car

    Lieutenant Rudy Flores, Santa Monica Police Department|May 3, 2021

    On April 25, 2020 at about 6:08 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers were dispatched to Virginia Park (2200 Virginia Ave) in response to a report of an overdose. When officers arrived on scene, they encountered the reporting person, who informed them that he discovered his girlfriend had overdosed in her home. He immediately began to transport her to a local hospital, but while driving he noticed her condition declining. He pulled over at Virginia Avenue Park and immediately...

  • One Homeless Man Arrested for Trying to Kill Another With His Bare Hands

    Lt. Rudy Flores, SMPD PIO|Feb 3, 2021

    The SMPD says that they have arrested one homeless man for trying to kill another. The press release follows below. On January 31, 2021 at about 11:21 p.m., officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the intersection of 4th and Colorado regarding an "unknown trouble" call. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male victim who was bleeding profusely from his face. The victim told officers he was punched several times in the face by an unknown individual and strangle...

  • SMPD Seeks Suspect in Burglary of a Construction Site in the 2300 block of 33rd Street

    Rudy Flores, SMPD Pio|Jan 5, 2018

    The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with any information involving a burglary that occurred on December 28th, 2017. Detectives are investigating a commercial burglary of a construction site in the area of the 2300 block of 33rd Street. The suspect was seen by witnesses leaving the location on foot carrying construction tools. The suspect is described as a black male, shaved and/or balding head, 25-30-years-old, 5'11" to 6'0", 190-200 lbs., wearing a white...