Dog owner gets new leash on life
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At 2:23 p.m. on June 16, the Santa Monica Police responded to the 2200 block of Pier Avenue regarding a grand theft. When officers arrived to the scene, they spoke to the victim, who said the suspect was in her backyard, when she asked her to leave. The victim left and came back a short time later and discovered that her dog was missing. The victim believed the suspect took the dog when she left. Two hours later, officers located the suspect in possession of the dog. The dog was returned to the owner. Sarah Lee Adams, 47, was booked for grand theft with a prior. Bail was set at $20,500.
At 3:39 p.m. on June 22, the Santa Monica Police received a call regarding a theft suspect in custody at the Albertsons’ supermarket at 2600 Lincoln Boulevard. When officers arrived to the scene, they spoke to security guards who said they saw the suspect enter the store, go to the liquor counter and remove two bottles of champagne. The suspect placed the champagne bottles down his pants and left the store failing to pay for the items. The suspect had been stopped and detained approximately 10 times throughout the year for theft from the store. Charles Kawana Cook, 31, transient, was booked for commercial burglary and theft with a prior. Bail was set at $20,000.
At 11:08 a.m. on June 26, the Santa Monica Police responded to an assault investigation on the 500 block of Olympic Boulevard. When officers arrived to the scene, they spoke to the victim, who said he was involved in an argument with the suspect. A short time after, the suspect returned carrying a steel re-bar pole. The victim claimed the suspect attempted to strike him with the pole and then fled. The suspect was stopped on the 600 block of Colorado Avenue and a field show up was conducted. Michael Anthony Williams, 52, transient, was booked for assault with a deadly weapon and outstanding parole hold. There was no bail.
At 4 p.m. on July 3, the Santa Monica Police responded to the 1800 block of Ocean Front Walk regarding an assault investigation. When officers arrived to the scene, they spoke to the victim, who said she was walking along the boardwalk when the suspect walked toward her direction. As she he approached, the suspect grabbed her breast. The victim told her boyfriend, who called police. The police were directed to the suspect. Gregory McKnight, a transient, was booked or sexual battery and assault. Bail was set at $20,000.
This police report was prepared by Daily Press staff writer Ryan Hyatt.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 15, 2005. Read the original PDF.