Santa Monica officer injured when driver tries to enter fire evacuation area, police say
A Santa Monica police officer is in the hospital Tuesday after a Malibu resident ran over their foot while attempting to enter an area restricted due to the Palisades Fire.
Man allegedly injures officer while trying to enter Santa Monica evacuation zone
A 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly running over an officer's foot while trying to access fire evacuation areas in Santa Monica without authorization, police said today. According to the Santa Monica Police Department,
Santa Monica police crack down on looters, arrest 40 in evacuation zones
Some looters in Los Angeles are using wildfire evacuation maps to find empty homes and burglarize them, police said. Police officers have been on high alert looking for looters ever
Santa Monica Police make dozens of arrests in Palisades Fire evacuation zones
Officials with the Santa Monica Police Department arrested 39 people in evacuation zones over the last five days. Between Jan. 7, the day the Palisades Fire erupted, and Jan. 12, SMPD Lt. Erika Aklufi told KTLA that 10 of the arrests were for burglary.
Santa Monica declares local state of emergency, curfew for residents in evacuation zones
Santa Monica has declared a sunset to sunrise curfew in mandatory evacuation areas as the Palisades Fire continues to rage.
California Police Release New Mugshots of Fire Zone Arrests
Authorities across Los Angeles have been alert to potential crimes happening in evacuation zones amid the damaging wildfires.
Over 40 arrests made in Palisades Fire zone by Santa Monica police
The Santa Monica Police Department has made over 40 arrests from the start of the Palisades Fire on Jan. 7 through Jan. 13. The department said all of those arrested
Santa Monica police release mugshots of suspects accused of trying to loot during California wildfires
The Santa Monica Police Department arrested a dozen burglary suspects, all of whom live outside the Santa Monica area.
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Over 40 arrests made in Santa Monica as crime rears its ugly head in wildfire crisis
As Los Angeles prepared for another dangerous wind event, law enforcement officials issued strong warnings this week that criminal behavior targeting wildfire victims would not be tolerated. On Monday ...
‘We’re with them in prayer’: A Santa Monica church welcomes worshipers who saw theirs destroyed
St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica shared services Sunday with parishioners from Corpus Christi Church, which was ...
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After making progress, firefighters brace for another round of strong Santa Ana winds
So far, 16 victims have been confirmed to have died in the two biggest fires. Firefighting efforts have been aided by favorable weather conditions, but the Santa Anas are coming back.
Are the famous 'Barbenheimer' homes in Santa Monica safe from LA fires? Here's what we know
The "Barbenheimer" homes, one sporting an all-black exterior and the other with bright pink and purple accents, were not ...
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Santa Monica businesses transform into mini donation centers
Many businesses in Santa Monica are doing what they can to help wildfire victims, turning their shops into mini donation ...
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Hochman announces looting, arson arrests; life sentences possible
Dozens of arrests have been made in the days following the eruption of the Palisades and Eaton fires. The Santa Monica ...
Alleged looter dressed as fireman arrested in Pacific Palisades
Two alleged looters, one of whom was dressed as a firefighter, were arrested by L.A. County Deputy Sheriff’s Sunday on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. It’s unclear exactly what ...
About a third of Kern County Fire Department personnel deployed to Los Angeles wildfires: fire chief
Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said on Tuesday, the department has sent approximately a third of its personnel to help ...