On August 27, 2024, an urgent situation unfolded on the sands of Santa Monica Beach when LA County Lifeguards alerted a nearby police officer to a reported sexual battery in the 1300 block. According to the victim, the incident occurred around 1:30 PM while she was sunbathing. She described a harrowing encounter where an unidentified male abruptly climbed on top of her, initiating unwanted physical contact. The victim’s swift response, aided by her sister, allowed them to fend off the assailant who then fled southbound along the beach.
Authorities, aided by descriptions from the victim and her sister, apprehended the suspect a short distance from the scene. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Alonzo Dickson, reportedly homeless, was arrested and charged with felony sexual battery with restraint (243.3 PC). Dickson, who has no prior arrests in California but a pending criminal case in Washington State, is currently held in custody as further investigations are underway.
The Santa Monica Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this incident or the suspect to contact Detective Nicole Murphy at Nicole.Murphy@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander at (310) 458-8427. All media inquiries should be directed to Lieutenant Erika Aklufi at Erika.Aklufi@santamonica.gov.
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