Santa Monica Police Clean Up Homeless Encampment at Crescent Bay Gazebo, One Arrested

Santa Monica, May 21, 2024 - Santa Monica police officers conducted a cleanup operation at the Crescent Bay Gazebo on Tuesday, addressing a homeless encampment discovered during a routine patrol. Officers encountered several homeless individuals occupying the gazebo, which was cluttered with numerous belongings, including a stolen shopping cart.

During the investigation, officers arrested a man for an outstanding warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, they identified a woman listed as a missing person. The police contacted her family to inform them of her whereabouts and will be removing her from the missing persons list. Despite being found, the woman expressed a desire to remain on the streets and declined assistance or services offered by the officers, walking away after the encounter.

The police continued the cleanup of the encampment and subsequently transported the arrested man to jail. Officers gathered the man's belongings, including his bike, and will store them for him while he is in custody.

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