Show of force gets jump on holidays
THIRD STREET — While Thanksgiving weekend typically kicks off the holiday shopping season, it seems the Santa Monica Police Department isn’t waiting until
Non-profit to settle with victims of crash
SECOND STREET — A non-profit agency that helps individuals with severe mental illness is close to settling 36 lawsuits filed by victims
DOWNTOWN LA — George Russell Weller had several opportunities to maneuver his Buick LaSabre away from a crowded Farmers’ Market more than three years ago, but instead chose to drive straight
Making the scene Photo courtesy Santa Monica Fire Department Police have identified the driver involved in an accident on Tuesday at the corner of Berkeley Street and Broadway (being attended
Weller look-alike adds a new twist
By JESSICA ROBERTS Special to the Daily Press
DOWNTOWN LA — Lawyers concluded their defense of George Russell Weller on Tuesday with a pair
Hit-and-run suspect leads LAPD on chase into Santa Monica
BROADWAY — A woman suspected of fleeing the scene of an accident Tuesday morning slammed her car into an SUV
Victim in serious condition after suffering brutal beating
By DAILY PRESS STAFF
THIRD STREET PROMENADE — A Santa Monica police officer fired twice at a fleeing suspect who had allegedly taken
Defense says Weller was in panicked state
By AMY KAUFMAN Special to the Daily Press
DOWNTOWN LA — George Russell Weller’s attorney began making the case for “pedal error” in
Weller’s whereabouts are disputed
By JESSICA ROBERTS Special to the Daily Press
DOWNTOWN LA — Three weeks into what’s expected to be a six-week trial, the prosecution on
Accused gunman has trial postponed until next month
LAX COURTHOUSE — A suspected gang member charged with the attempted murder of two undercover Santa Monica Police officers will not stand trial
Suspected gang member due to stand trial
LAX COURTHOUSE — A suspected gang member is expected to stand trial today for shooting at two undercover Santa Monica Police officers in February,
Car impact areas shed light
By JESSICA ROBERTS Special to the Daily Press
DOWNTOWN LA — Jurors heard expert testimony Thursday that the movements of George Russell Weller’s car would