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# Probation leads to arrest
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/probation-leads-to-arrest/
- Published: 2016-09-23T14:00:19.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-03T21:48:38.000Z
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Crime, News, CRIME WATCH, crime watch in santa monica, Santa Monica Crime, santa monica crime watch, santa monica daily press, Santa Monica Police Department, smpd, Taylor Ryan Olivarez, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 14:35

On September 19, at about 2:17 a.m. officers were driving in the 1600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard observed the subject exit a nearby 7-Eleven store and begin walking west toward 16th Street.

The subject noticed the officers, reached into his waistband, and removed something. The subject walked to a nearby bush and placed the item on the ground underneath the plants. The officers, believing the subject might have discarded a weapon or other contraband contacted the subject and learned he was on probation.

The subject denied placing anything in the shrubbery; however, when the officers started searching the area, he admitted to throwing away a can of beer. Officers located a can of beer, along with a silver folding knife. Officers were unable to positively identify the suspect. The suspect was placed under arrest.

Taylor Ryan Olivarez, 27, of Santa Monica was arrested and issued a citation.