7 Victims Found After Group Assault, Robbery At Santa Monica Park, Police Say

Two juveniles were booked following the incident at Tongva Park, where reported injuries included a fractured nose and broken tooth.

Suspect In Deadly Santa Monica Shooting Arrested In Mexico 7 Months Later

Manuel Reyes, 26, faces murder and attempted murder charges in a March shooting that killed a 22-year-old man.

Santa Monica Police To Collect Unwanted Prescription Drugs Saturday

Residents can safely dispose of expired or unwanted medications at a free, anonymous collection event on Oct. 24.

Santa Monica Couple Found Dead In Suspected Murder-Suicide, 2nd In 3 Weeks

The deaths mark the city's third suspected murder-suicide this year, following similar incidents in September and February.

Santa Monica Police Arrests Jump Nearly 64 Percent In 2026, New Figures Show

New SMPD figures show a sharp rise in arrests and officer-initiated activity, even as calls from residents declined.

Santa Monica Man Accused Of UCLA Student Kidnapping, Rape Found Dead: Report

Alexander William Schecter, 26, died by suicide one day before a scheduled court appearance, authorities said.

Half Of Santa Monica's Aggravated Assaults Occur In Just 5 Percent Of City, Study Finds

A 20-year analysis found serious violence rose sharply downtown, while crime across most of the rest of Santa Monica remained stable.

Couple Identified In Santa Monica Murder-Suicide

The husband and wife were found dead during a welfare check Saturday, hours after police believe the shooting occurred.

Woman, Man Killed In Apparent Murder/Suicide In Santa Monica

A man is suspected of shooting his wife to death before turning the gun on himself, police said.

82-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured In Santa Monica Collision

The 82-year-old woman was struck while walking in a marked crosswalk at 5th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, police said.

1 Person Shot in Palms After LAPD Pursuit

The suspect fled the scene after officers attempted to detain him, the LAPD said.

Police Search For Drug Source In Presley Gerber's Santa Monica Death

Detectives are investigating the 27-year-old model's suspected overdose, while SMPD says it is too early to discuss possible charges.

Presley Gerber's Santa Monica Death Investigated As Suspected Overdose

Santa Monica police said officers responded to a possible overdose Sunday morning and found the 27-year-old model dead.

Police Seek Potential Victims After Indecent Exposure Arrest

A 72-year-old registered sex offender allegedly exposed himself to an employee while trying on clothes at a Santa Monica store, police said.

Bodycam Shows Man Advancing With Knife Before Fatal Santa Monica Police Shooting: Video

Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.

Missing Swimmer Found Alive After Overnight Search Off Venice Beach

The man was found on rocks about 20 minutes after witnesses reported seeing him enter the ocean and not return.

DUI Checkpoint, Extra Police Planned In Santa Monica For Labor Day Weekend

Police expect heavier traffic and crowds across Santa Monica as the city heads into the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Fugitive Santa Monica CEO Added To FBI Most Wanted List

Bernhard Eugen Fritsch fled the country before being sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the FBI.

Man Cleared In Jameson's Pub Manager's Death Sues Santa Monica, LA County

Leonard Korpie claims authorities prosecuted him despite video and witnesses supporting his assertion that he acted in self-defense.

Stolen Audi Crash Uncovers 3 Loaded Guns, Ghost Guns In Santa Monica

Four people tied to the stolen Audi were detained, while another person was taken into custody after allegedly trying to hide a bag of guns.

Report Of Man With Gun Sparks Police Search At Santa Monica College

Police searched SMC after a man was reportedly seen with a gun in his waistband following an argument, police told Patch.

Police Killing Of Suspect In Santa Monica Under Investigation

Michael Rodriguez, 44, died in a hospital emergency room of a gunshot wound to the chest, the medical examiner's office said.

Santa Monica Beefs Up Police Patrols In Wake Of Shootings

The city is increasing police visibility at the Pier, beach, Palisades Park and downtown following two shootings over the weekend.

Juvenile Arrested After Man Shot Near Santa Monica Pier

Police are still searching for others involved after a man in his 20s was shot during an attempted robbery near the Pier.

Person Shot In Leg During Attempted Robbery Near Santa Monica Pier

The shooting came one day after a separate deadly encounter involving Santa Monica police nearby in Palisades Park.

Santa Monica Police Officer Fatally Shoots Allegedly Knife-Wielding Suspect

The shooting occurred Saturday in Palisades Park.

Knife-Wielding Man Shot, Killed By Police In Santa Monica, Police Say

The man ran at police with a knife while they were investigating a domestic violence incident he had no part in, the police chief said.

Santa Monica Man Gets 27 Months For Doxxing, Harassing ICE Lawyer

Gregory Curcio posted the federal attorney's home address online and directed others to "swat" her, prosecutors said.

Car Fire Spreads To Sawtelle Apartment, Injuring 1

Ninety-four firefighters responded and put out the blaze in 31 minutes.

Man Found Dead On Santa Monica High-Rise Balcony Identified

The 90-year-old man was found dead on a sixth-floor construction balcony at Westminster Tower last week.

DUI Checkpoint Planned For Santa Monica Friday: See Location

An eight-hour DUI checkpoint is planned tonight night as police urge anyone who may be impaired to arrange a safe ride.

Man Found Dead At Santa Monica High-Rise, Police Say

A man was found dead on a sixth-floor construction balcony Friday as police investigated an apparent suicide.

Couple Married Nearly 70 Years Identified After Deadly Santa Monica House Fire

Anthony and Helen Spaulding, both 92, died after flames engulfed their Lincoln Boulevard home early Sunday.

Elderly Couple Found Dead In Overnight House Fire In Santa Monica

The couple's caregiver told KTLA that the victims were married for almost 70 years and had five children.

Copper Wire, Taped Cellphones Found During Santa Monica Traffic Stop

Police say officers recovered copper wire, burglary tools, stolen plates and other suspected stolen property.

Santa Monica Man Sentenced In Metro Bus Hate Crime Stabbing

Prosecutors said Gerald Pitts repeatedly stabbed a stranger after shouting racial slurs during an unprovoked 2023 attack aboard a Metro bus.

Man Charged With Killing Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer In Santa Monica Enters Plea

The 31-year-old remains jailed without bail after the fatal stabbing of his father at the family's Santa Monica home.

Waymo Must Halt Overnight Charging In Santa Monica, Judge Rules

The preliminary injunction is a major victory for residents who complained about noise, lights and traffic.

Man Charged With Murdering 27-Year-Old Woman At Santa Monica Assisted Living Facility

A 35-year-old man is suspected of killing a woman at a longstanding care facility for for mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults.

Suspect In Custody After Woman Killed In Santa Monica

The investigation remains active and ongoing, police said.