Santa Monica Police officers arrested a homeless man at Palisades Park on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, during a routine patrol. Officers approached the individual for possession of a shopping cart, classified as misappropriated property under California Penal Code 485 PC if not returned to its rightful owner.
During the encounter, officers discovered the man had an outstanding $100,000 warrant from the Los Angeles Police Department for elder abuse. A subsequent search uncovered a substance suspected to be methamphetamine in his possession.
The man was detained and arrested, with his belongings secured for safekeeping. The arrest highlights the department's ongoing efforts to address both public safety concerns and issues related to homelessness in Santa Monica.
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