On August 19
SMPD officers responded to the 700 block of 21st Place for a traffic collision possibly involving an intoxicated driver. Upon arrival, officers located a USPS mail delivery vehicle that had been struck by a Toyota Corolla. While interviewing the Corolla driver, officers noticed the strong smell of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and unsteady gate. After conducting field sobriety tests, Manuel Tzoc-Cecilio was arrested for driving under the influence.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 2, 2023. Read the original PDF.