Santa Monica Police make dozens of arrests

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 were in the city’s evacuation zones,
More than 40 arrested in Santa Monica's evacuation zones, police say
Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.
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 Downgrades Palisades Fire Evacuation Order, Lifts Some Warnings Amid Controlled Conditions
Santa Monica downgrades evacuation orders following the improved Palisades Fire situation and reminds residents to remain vigilant.
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.
Police Arrest Over 40 in Los Angeles Evacuation Zones
Police discovered two suspects carrying concealed handguns, while six others possessed burglary tools. In one notable case, a pair of suspects had opened the Watch Duty app on their phones, apparently using it to track evacuation zones.
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UPDATE: Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area under a high wind warning until Sunday afternoon, says the NWS
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