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# Suspect arrested for arson on 2nd St.
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/suspect-arrested-for-arson-on-2nd-st/
- Published: 2017-01-31T15:20:17.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-03T21:50:54.000Z
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Crime, News, arson, CRIME WATCH, crimewatch, daily press crime watch, Police, Santa Monica, santa monica crime watch, Santa Monica Police Department, smdp, smpd, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 14:35

On January 19, at about 4 p.m.

Officers responded to a radio call for service in the 1400 block of 2nd Street of an arson just occurred. The reporting party indicated the suspect had set trash on fire in city-owned trash can. As officers were responding, a second trashcan was set on fire. Santa Monica Fire Department also responded. Officers found the contents in the trash cans to be completely burnt. As officers were investigating, a suspect matching the description was located. Several witnesses were able to positively identify the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody. A search of the suspect revealed a lighter in his pockets. Alan Anthony Huerta, 40, homeless was arrested for arson.