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# Santa Monica police catch drunk driver
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/smpd-catches-drunk-driver/
- Published: 2016-09-22T14:30:07.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-03T21:48:37.000Z
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Crime, News, CRIME WATCH, Downtown Santa Monica, drunk driving in santa monica, mahmoud hamza, mahmoud mansour hamza, Santa Monica, santa monica california, Santa Monica Crime, santa monica crime watch, santa monica daily press, Santa Monica Police Department, smdp, smpd, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 14:35

On Sept. 4 at about 10:59 a.m., Santa Monica police officers responded to radio call for service regarding a non-injury traffic collision that occurred on 11th Street and Pier Avenue.

The suspect struck a curb, light pole, drove over a lawn and foliage on a property in the 1000 block of Pier Avenue. The suspect fled the location.

Officers were flagged down by a witness who pointed out the suspect in the 2900 block of Lincoln Blvd. The suspect was investigated for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Mahmoud Mansour Hamza, 38, of Santa Monica, was arrested for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Bail was set at $15,000.