On Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 5:13 a.m.
Officers responded to an arson call at the Santa Monica Courthouse at 5:13 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located an individual lighting a bush on fire in front of the courthouse. The suspect quickly extinguished the fire when he noticed Officers approaching. A security guard across the street witnessed the subject lighting the bush on fire and contacted the police department. Robert Clouse was arrested for Arson.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 11, 2022. Read the original PDF.