Police Arrest Armed Man Near Lifeguard Tower In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica police are sharing more information about a standoff Thursday with a 26-year-old armed suspect at Los Angeles County lifeguard Tower 28.

Jacob Matthew Vanderburg was arrested on suspicion of possession of a loaded firearm and possession of illegal high capacity magazine.

He apparently had a firearm holstered on his hip and police received information that he was possibly brandishing the gun, Lt. Joseph Cortez of the SMPD told Patch.

Vanderburg did not cooperate with the officers and he was detained and later arrested.

"During the officer’s investigation, they were unable to find a victim of the brandishing; however, the man was in possession of a handgun with a high capacity magazine," Cortez said.

"When speaking with the subject, officers became concerned about his mental health," Cortez said. "The officer placed the man on a mental evaluation hold, pursuant to 5150 WIC."

In video posted by ShackedMag, Vanderburg started yelling at police, saying “I don’t like these fucking liberals. Just let me go.”

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Never a dull moment, some guy from Ohio comes to the beach with weapons (reportedly was carrying a gun), and headed to the lifegaurd tower. Police show up and take him away. Full coverage of this is in our Instagram Story right now.
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