Cane sword found in backpack
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At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Santa Monica police responded to the 1500 block of Second Street where officers were responding to complaints of noise and were conducting a sporadic check. While walking through the Burger King, officers saw a group of seven male individuals loitering and skateboarding on the steps in front of the restaurant. As officers approached, one of the male subjects yelled to his friend, “Hey, stupid, the cops are behind you,” in reference to the skateboarding, which is illegal. The subject apologized to the officers and the group began to walk away. As the group was walking away, officers noticed a backpack that was left unattended. Officers asked the individuals within the group if any of them were the owner of the backpack. No one replied. Officers looked into the backpack and saw a cylinder object protruding from the backpack, at which point one of the males yelled out that the backpack was his. Officers recovered a cane sword — 24 inches in length — from the backpack. Rickey Lee Bolton, 26, transient, was booked for possession of a concealed weapon and felony probation violation. No bail was set.
At 5:08 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, the Santa Monica police responded to the 1300 block of Franklin Street regarding an auto burglary. When officers arrived at the scene, they contacted the witnesses, who said they were walking when they saw the suspect break into the vehicle and flee. They notified police and responding officers located the suspect in the 1300 block of Berkeley Street. A field showup was conducted and the suspect, Emeline Norris, 40, transient, was positively identified, taken to jail and booked for burglary and parole violations. No bail was set.
At 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, the Santa Monica police responded to the 1000 block of Ocean Avenue regarding a disturbance. When officers arrived at the scene, they spoke to the victims, who said that they were walking when the suspect approached them and spat in their face for an unknown reason. They notified police and the suspect, Emeline Norris, 40, was later arrested for assault and battery and an outstanding warrant. No bail was set.
This police report was prepared by Daily Press staff writer Ryan Hyatt.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 10, 2006. Read the original PDF.