Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department.
These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 14
SMPD and SMFD responded to a palm tree on fire near the Lincoln Blvd Offramp to the I-10 freeway. Witnesses report seeing a female standing near the burning tree. Upon officer arrival, SMFD had extinguished the blaze and a female suspect was located in the surrounding area. Ana Rincon, 44 years old, was found in possession of a lighter and charred money. She was transported to the Santa Monica Jail and booked for arson.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 27, 2022. Read the original PDF.