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# Garage gambler will have to deal with it
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/garage-gambler-will-have-to-deal-with-it/
- Published: 2007-06-29T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T00:18:41.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Crime, Downtown, #archive-import

*By By Daily Press Staff*

Crime Watch is a weekly series 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AT 10 P.M. Santa Monica police officers on routine patrol in Parking Structure No. 6 in downtown saw a man standing by a parked car with something in his hand. When officers got closer, the man threw what he was holding into a nearby car in what seemed to be an attempt to hide the object. Officers approached the man and conducted a search of the vehicle. Inside, they found several pill bottles filled with marijuana. Officers also found three, individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies that were labeled for sale at $10 apiece. Judging from the label, officers determined marijuana was a main ingredient. The suspect was arrested for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and for intent to distribute. He was identified as Bryan Earle Hubbel, 24, of Los Angeles. His bail was set at $20,000.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, AT 4 P.M. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Main Street — Planet Blue — regarding a shoplifting suspect in custody. When officers arrived, they spoke with employees at the clothing boutique who said the suspect walked in carrying a bag from Trader Joe’s. The suspect walked over to where perfume is displayed. Employees said the suspect placed several bottles of perfume in the bag and walked out of the store without paying for the items. The suspect was confronted by employees and placed under arrest. Inside the bag, officers found five bottles of perfume, valued at $344\. The suspect had only $1 on him. That, and the fact that he brought a bag in the store with him, showed an intent to steal, which is why the suspect was arrested for burglary as opposed to theft, police said. The suspect was identified as Flammond Adrian Mixon, 42, a transient. No bail was set because of a parole/probation violation, police said.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AT 1:40 A.M. Officers responded to the 1500 block of the beach, just north of the Santa Monica Pier, regarding a fight that had broken out on the sand. Officers stationed at the beach said several people were seen punching and kicking an individual, who was on the ground trying to protect himself. Witnesses who may have been friends of the victim jumped in and began to fight off the suspects. The victim was almost knocked unconscious from the beating, police said. Once the fighting stopped, officers interviewed those at the scene. Witnesses said the fight started after one of the suspects threw a bottle at the victim after the two exchanged words. Three people were arrested, including one 15 year-old juvenile, whose identity was not released. The two adults were identified as Julio Genovas, 20, and Abraham Gomez, 19, both of Los Angeles They were booked for assault with a deadly weapon. Genovas’ bail was set at $106,000 because of outstanding warrants. Gomez’ bail was set at $50,000.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, AT 10:40 P.M. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Pearl Street, regarding an assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim who said he was walking down the street when a car loaded with young men pulled alongside him and asked him where he was from — something gang members often ask. The victim did not respond. The men in the car then jumped out and began to punch and kick the victim for several seconds before jumping back in the car and driving away. Witnesses called the police, who were able to get a description of one of the suspects. One day later, in the 2600 block of Lincoln Boulevard, officers arrested the suspect for assault with a deadly weapon and for violating his probation. Police identified the suspect as Benjamin Andres Moreno, 19, a Santa Monica resident. No bail was set.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, AT 3:45 P.M. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Fourth Street — Wells Fargo — after receiving a report of someone trying to cash a fake check. When officers arrived, they spoke with a bank teller who said the suspect entered the bank and tried to cash a company check. Sensing something wasn’t right, the clerk called the company. A representative said the check had not been issued and the teller phoned police. The suspect left once the clerk picked up the telephone, police said. He was arrested a short time later in the 1400 block of Third Street. The suspect was identified as Robert Noah Barney, 19, a transient. He was charged with forgery and possession of stolen or lost property. His bail was set at $20,000.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, AT 4 P.M. Officers on the Third Street Promenade arrested a woman for felony vandalism after she was seen in the 1400 block of Second Street — Wild About Music — tearing up a large painting of Madonna in a provocative pose with her breasts revealed through a white satin shirt. The owner of the store specializing in rock art said the woman walked in and grabbed the painting off the wall and started kicking it and ripping it with her hands and feet. Witnesses said the woman was yelling “got to stop the black magic.” The owner was able to wrestle the painting out of her hands and the suspect ran out of the store screaming. The owner followed the woman around downtown as she walked into various stores on the promenade, screaming and causing commotion. Officers placed the woman under arrest for felony vandalism because the painting she destroyed was valued over $700\. The woman was identified as Gigi Isgro, 43, of Santa Monica. Her bail was set at $20,000.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 29, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/062907.pdf?ref=smdp.com)