Crime & Safety

Convicted Felon Arrested On Suspicion Of Carrying Loaded Gun

A convicted felon was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun at a convenience store in Santa Monica, police said.

Convicted felon Skler Deon Darby, 31, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun early Monday in Santa Monica.
Convicted felon Skler Deon Darby, 31, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun early Monday in Santa Monica. (Courtesy of the Santa Monica Police Department)

SANTA MONICA, CA — A convicted felon was arrested on suspicion of carrying a gun at a convenience store early Monday, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

Officers responded to a report of a man carrying a gun in his waistband at ampm at 332 Pico Blvd., near 4th Street, about 12:52 a.m. Monday, police said.

When officers arrived they saw a man and woman leaving the store, police said. They were detained and officers disarmed the suspect. The woman was interviewed and released. And a computer check found the armed suspect was a convicted felon.

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Skyler Deon Darby, 31, of San Bernardino, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun, convicted felon in possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition when prohibited to possess.

His bail was set at $35,000. He was released on bond Monday morning. His next court date is scheduled for Wednesday.

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