Dozens of Arrests Made in Palisades Fire Evacuation Zones
Santa Monica Police Department Makes Significant Arrests
Officials with the Santa Monica Police Department arrested 39 people in evacuation zones over the last five days, between January 7 and January 12.
Arrests Breakdown
Between January 7, the day the Palisades Fire erupted, and January 12, SMPD Lt. Erika Aklufi reported that 10 of the arrests were for burglary.
Three suspects were taken into custody in one incident on 18th Street, while four others were arrested in the 200 block of Euclid Street and another two at 10th Street and Carlyle Avenue. Six of the burglary suspects were in possession of burglary tools, Aklufi added.
Other Arrests
The remaining arrests were for curfew violations, outstanding warrants, parole and probation violations, drug possession, and driving violations.
Conclusion
Santa Monica Police Department’s efforts to maintain public safety and prevent criminal activity in evacuation zones have yielded significant results, with 39 arrests made in the last five days. The department’s efforts have been successful in reducing criminal activity in the area.
FAQs
* How many people were arrested in evacuation zones by the Santa Monica Police Department?
+ 39 people were arrested
* What was the majority of the arrests for?
+ 10 of the arrests were for burglary
* What were the remaining arrests for?
+ Curfew violations, outstanding warrants, parole and probation violations, drug possession, and driving violations
* Are any of the arrested individuals residents of Santa Monica?
+ No, none of the 39 people arrested are residents of Santa Monica.
