Loaded Gun and Drug Paraphernalia Found During Ocean Avenue Vehicle Search

Man With Loaded Gun Arrested on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica

SMPD Recover Loaded Firearm And Drugs

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department recovered a loaded firearm and drugs after a traffic stop on Friday, April 24. On April 24, while patrolling the 2000 block of Ocean Avenue, officers conducted a stop of a vehicle. The investigation led to the recovery of a loaded firearm hidden under the driver’s seat, along with nitrous oxide and drug paraphernalia. The suspect—who was already on diversion for a prior robbery arrest—was taken int…

Suspect Arrested on Ocean Ave After Officers Recover Firearm, Paraphernalia - Santa Monica News, Events & Local Politics

The suspect was already participating in a diversion program A suspect was arrested Friday after Santa Monica police recovered a loaded firearm, nitrous oxide and drug paraphernalia during a patrol in the city, authorities said. The arrest occurred April 24 in the 2000 block of Ocean Avenue, where officers conducting a proactive patrol made contact with the individual, according to a statement from the Santa Monica Police Department. Police said…

Loaded Gun and Drug Paraphernalia Found During Ocean Avenue Vehicle Search

Public safety concerns are mounting in Santa Monica after a routine proactive patrol on Ocean Avenue led to the arrest of a suspect who was already on diversion for a prior robbery case. During a vehicle search in the 2000 block, SMPD officers uncovered a loaded handgun hidden under the driver’s seat, along with multiple rounds of ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and a large "Super Jet" nitrous oxide tank complete with a stash of colorful balloon…