Transformer Fire In Santa Monica

The fire department advised people to avoid the area due to possible delays and hazards.

2 Teen Girls Shot During Large Party At Santa Monica Beach

Both girls suffered gunshot wounds to the legs Friday night and were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Two Girls Shot At Large Party On Santa Monica Beach

The girls did not see who shot at them, according to police.

74-Year-Old At-Risk Man Missing In Santa Monica

Police said the man may display aggressive behavior if found, so people should use caution when approaching.

SMPD Drones Used As First Responders To 911 Calls: Report

The Santa Monica Police Department utilizes drones to survey scenes before officers arrive in response to 911 calls.

Police Activity Near Santa Monica Pier Snarls Traffic

According to the Santa Monica Police Department, police and fire personnel attempted to contact a "distraught individual" in the area.

2 Arrested, Accused Of Catalytic Converter Theft In Santa Monica

Police said they found three catalytic converters, saws and other tools inside the car.

New Private Security Program Launched In Downtown Santa Monica

In response to safety concerns and evolving needs of the community, DTSM Inc. will allocate up to $1.7 million to fund private security.

DUI Checkpoint Slated For Friday In Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Police Department will be holding a DUI checkpoint on June 30.

Homeless Man Arrested, Accused Of Bank Robbery In Santa Monica

Police said the man used a note to demand approximately $1,100 from a Wells Fargo Bank.

Identity Of 60-Year-Old Woman Found In Santa Monica Alley Unknown

The providence St. Johns Medical Center is seeking the public's help with identifying the patient who is unable to participate in her care.

19-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Alleged DUI Crash

A 19-year-old was in critical condition Tuesday after he was struck by an alleged drunken driver in Santa Monica.

1 Santa Monica Business Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors

One business was cited for selling alcohol to a minor after a decoy operation orchestrated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Suspected Serial Groper Arrested In Santa Monica

SMPD arrested a man on suspicion of grabbing the breasts of two women and stabbing two others with a sharpened stick.

Man Dons Owen Wilson's PJs After Breaking Into His Santa Monica Home

According to TMZ, a homeless man got into the actor's home and rummaged around before putting on a pair of Wilson's pajamas.

2 Minors Arrested, Accused of Armed Robbery In Santa Monica

SMPD arrested two minors, one of whom accidentally shot himself in the hand, on suspicion of armed robbery of a delivery driver.

Boy Wounded In Accidental Shooting In Santa Monica

An accidental shot landed a juvenile boy in the hospital Monday with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Shooter Threat At Santa Monica Hotel Deemed Hoax

Reports of an active shooter at Huntley Hotel were deemed false after police investigation.

Remains Of Long-Missing Tech CEO, 39, Found In Santa Monica

Human remains found on April 25 in the courtyard of an abandoned property have been identified as those of Sober Grid founder Beau Mann.

Cinco De Mayo DUI Checkpoint In Santa Monica

The Santa Monica Police Department will be holding a DUI checkpoint on May 5.

Loaded Gun, Stolen Car and Credit Cards Found In Santa Monica Arrest

Two suspects were arrested in Santa Monica on Monday, police announced today.

2 Minors Charged With Assault After Santa Monica Metro Beating

According to SMPD, a man was hospitalized after officers said he was beaten by multiple skateboards.

City Employee Accused Of Abusing 200 Youths Prompts $122.5M Settlement

Santa Monica reached settlements with 124 alleged victims to resolve suits arising from sexual abuse allegations against one man.

Man, Woman Attacked At Restaurant In Santa Monica: Police

SMPD sought the public's help in finding a man who officers said attacked two people while they were eating at California Pizza Kitchen.

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Accused Of Rape In New Lawsuit

Former member of girl band Dream Melissa Schuman alleged the singer sexually assaulted her in his Santa Monica apartment in 2003.

Identity Of Critically Ill Patient In Santa Monica Hospital Unknown

Providence Saint John's Health Center is seeking the public's help in identifying a critically-ill patient in their care.

Officers Save Man Drowning Off Santa Monica Pier

Officers said the man was hanging onto the railing at the end of the Santa Monica Pier when he fell into the water below.

Dog, Residents Jump Into Pool To Escape Apartment Fire In Santa Monica

Three people and their dog were forced to jump into their Santa Monica apartment complex's pool after a fire ravaged their unit on Sunday.

Sisters Seek Pretrial Judgment of Wrongful Death Claim vs. Ed Buck

Three sisters whose brother died in the West Hollywood apartment of Ed Buck in 2019 are asking a judge to enter judgment before trial.

3 Arrested On Suspicion Of Multiple Thefts In Santa Monica

SMPD said they believe more people had their possessions stolen by the group and are searching for additional victims.

Serial Rape Suspect Arrested In Connection With Santa Monica Assaults

SMPD officials said the man was arrested in connection to a series of sexual assaults between Aug. 28 and Sept. 15, 2022.

Santa Monica City Employee Stabbed At Palisades Park

According to SMPD, the employee was stabbed in the upper torso after they attempted to wake a person who was sleeping at the park.

1 Injured After Narrowly Escaping Santa Monica Hotel Fire

A fire ravaged a motel in Santa Monica over the weekend and hospitalized one person after they suffered burn injuries and smoke inhalation.

Man Arrested For Racist Rampage In Santa Monica

Officers said they witnessed the man hit two African American people in the head with a metal pipe several times while yelling racial slurs.

More Than 30 Santa Monica Households Victimized By Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The Santa Monica Police Department said CryptoFX, LLC. specifically targeted Latino investors.

SMPD Finds Woman 'Violently Attacked' In Her Car, In Search Of Suspect

The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding additional details about what they believe is a felony assault.​

1 Carjacking Suspect Arrested, 1 More Still Free SMPD Says

SMPD said the passenger of a stolen car jumped out of the vehicle on Interstate 10 and has not been located.

SMPD Seeks Help Locating Man Missing For Over 1 Month

Police officials said the man's family hasn't heard from him since Jan. 9.

Firefighters On Scene Of Flooding Incident In Santa Monica

Firefighters are at the scene of a flooding incident in the 1700 block of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. This is a developing story.

Hiker Rescued From Remote Area Of Topanga State Park

A man fell ill while hiking, requiring an air rescue.