Pedestrian Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash On Pacific Coast Highway: PD

A pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Pacific Coast Highway early Tuesday morning, police said.

Palisades Park Shooter Gets 9 Years In Prison: SMPD

A man accused of shooting a person in Palisades Park during an argument has been sentenced in nine years in prison, police said.

4-Year-Old Kidnapped From Santa Monica Restaurant: Police

Over 30 officers and civilian personnel swarmed the city Friday afternoon after the girl's grandmother called police.

Naked Man Terrorizes Neighbors With Slurs, Public Defecation: Report

The man has called residents the N-word, defecated in public and touched himself in front of children, KTLA reported.

Man Who Tried To Drown Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge: DA

A homeless man is facing a long list of charges connected to a rampage at Santa Monica Beach last month, prosecutors said.

Man Stabbed, 5 Arrested In Fight Near Santa Monica Pier: Police

One man faces a sexual battery charge and several others are accused of assault with a deadly weapon after a beach fight, police said.

Homeless Man Accused Of Trying To Drown Woman In Santa Monica: Report

A man is facing felony charges after a violent rampage that left three women injured in Santa Monica, according to police.

Home-Invasion Robber Gets 48 Years For Santa Monica, Southland Spree

The burglar handcuffed residents during a burglary spree in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Downey.

Santa Monica CEO Guilty In $12.5M Insider Trading Scheme

The former chief executive of a publicly traded health care company used insider information to avoid losses of more than $12.5 million.

Bar Manager Killed In Santa Monica After Patron Punches Him: Police

A 26-year-old has been charged with murder after punching the bar manager who was escorting him from the establishment, police said.

Homeless Man Assaults Elderly Woman Walking At SaMo Beach: Police

A homeless man is facing felony charges after he pushed down an elderly woman who was walking on the beach path, police said.

Unprovoked Triple Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Santa Monica: Police

One person was arrested after stabbing three people in Downtown Santa Monica Sunday, police said.

Bomb Squad Responds To Downtown Santa Monica Sunday Afternoon

The incident led to street closures and building evacuations in Downtown Santa Monica Sunday afternoon, police said.

Man Accused Of Dragging Beach Jogger By The Hair Pleads Not Guilty

A homeless parolee is accused of attempting to rape a woman who was jogging on a Santa Monica beach path Monday morning.

Beach Jogger Escapes Rape Attempt After Bystanders Intervene: Police

A homeless parolee was arrested after attempting to rape a woman out for a morning jog in Santa Monica, police said.

2 Arrested For String Of Gas-Station Purse Thefts: Police

Two men are accused of driving between gas stations one afternoon and stealing from cars that were parked at gas pumps, police said.

Man's Makeshift BBQ Pit — Shopping Cart And Sword — Lands Him In Cuffs

Stocked with Bud Light, meats and a sword, it turns out one man's attempt at a beachside barbecue on wheels ran afoul of the law.

Bus Driver Attacked By Man Who Broke Through Glass Door: Reports

The early-morning attack occurred when the out-of-service bus was parked in downtown Santa Monica, according to reports.

Suspect In 'Heinous' Westside Sexual Assaults Arrested: DA

Investigators believe a 29-year-old man approached women from behind, knocked them unconscious and sexually assaulted them.

$23K In Merchandise Stolen In Organized Retail Theft In Santa Monica

Police arrested three suspects believed to be connected to a robbery where more than $23,000 worth of perfume was stolen.

Lyft Driver Arrested In Sexual Assault Of Passenger In Santa Monica

According to police, a Lyft driver sexually assaulted a woman when she fell asleep in his car on the drive from West Hollywood.

Brick Thrower Faces 11 Felony Charges After Santa Monica Vandalism: DA

A woman accused of throwing bricks at random cars in Santa Monica in recent months is being held on $120,000 bail.

Homeless Man Assaults Santa Monica Lifeguard With Metal Rod: Police

The man ran for the bluffs above PCH after the assault, prompting officers to shut down the road during a 90-minute standoff, police said.

Violent Santa Monica Rapist's Sentence Reduced After Court Ruling

The man was convicted of breaking into a Santa Monica woman's apartment and sexually assaulting her in a 45-minute attack.

Antisemitic Graffiti Found Throughout Santa Monica: Police

Police are investigating a recent rise in reports of antisemitic graffiti found throughout the city, according to the SMPD.

Serial Sex Assault Suspect Who Targeted Homeless Women Sentenced

A man who sexually assaulted homeless women in LA and Santa Monica was sentenced to eight years in prison, police said.

Fatal Crash In Santa Monica Shuts Down Major Intersection

One person was killed in a crash early Monday morning in Santa Monica, according to police.

Man Charged With Child Abuse After Santa Monica, Venice Attacks: DA

The man accused of attacking a 7-year-old girl on a Santa Monica street pleaded not guilt to child abuse charges, according to the DA.

Santa Monica Man Groomed Girls As 'Sex Slaves' For Other Men: FBI

A Santa Monica man is accused of grooming girls for prostitution as part of his so-called "sex slave training program," the FBI said.

Santa Monica Police Search For Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman: SMPD

The woman was sexually assaulted while she was waiting for a ride on the street earlier this month, police said.

Man Who Attacked 6-Year-Old On Santa Monica Street Arrested: SMPD

The man suspected of Sunday's attack was later arrested following another incident in Venice, police said.

6-Year-Old Attacked By 'Erratic' Man At Santa Monica Bus Stop: Police

The young girl, who was on vacation in LA with her family, was attacked on the street as she ate ice cream, according to reports.

Santa Monica Police Plan Traffic-Violation Crackdown

Police will be on the lookout this week for violations committed by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike.

Woman Awakens To Home Invader Masturbating Next To Her Bed: SMPD

The homeless man was arrested on a charge of attempted rape hours after the late-night Santa Monica break in, police said.

DUI Checkpoint Planned In Santa Monica This Week

The Santa Monica Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint to crack down on impaired driving this week.

7 Businesses Hit In Early-Morning Westside Burglary Spree: LAPD

Three people are in custody after a burglary spree on the Westside early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Santa Monica Saw Uptick In Crime In 2023: Crime Stats

The Police Department's annual report showed an uptick in crime last year. View the complete presentation.

5 Teens' Robbery Attempt Thwarted By Police: SMPD

A group of teens were arrested after attempting to break into a luxury consignment shop near Brentwood Country Mart, police said.

Bomb Threat Closes Santa Monica Pier Tuesday Morning

The Santa Monica Pier was shut down Tuesday morning after a bomb threat, according to police.

Santa Monica Home Invasion Rapist To Get Sentence Reduced

A state appeals court panel ordered a new sentencing hearing for a man who was convicted of forcible rape in Santa Monica in 2018.