Crime & Safety

Assault Suspect Tries To Swim Away From Police In Santa Monica

Footage from the scene showed officers and lifeguards struggling to subdue him and get him into a patrol cruiser.

SANTA MONICA, CA — A wanted man was arrested Wednesday following a foot chase near the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica police patrolling the area north of the pier sometime before 8:30 a.m. recognized the suspect, who had a warrant out for his arrest.

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