Santa Monica Police Arrest Homeless Man for Intoxication at Palisades Park

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Santa Monica Police arrested a homeless man on suspicion of public intoxication at Palisades Park. Authorities responded to a call reporting a disruptive individual who was yelling and cursing at a street performer. The situation escalated when the man broke a glass bottle and threw part of it at the performer.
The street performer managed to deescalate the situation before park ambassadors arrived to clean up the broken glass. When police officers arrived, they recognized the individual and proceeded to arrest him. The man was transported to jail, and his personal items were collected and placed into storage by the officers.
The incident drew the attention of several park visitors, who watched as the situation unfolded. According to witnesses, the street performer remained calm and composed throughout the altercation, which likely prevented further escalation.
Santa Monica Police have stated that the individual has a history of similar disturbances in the area. This latest arrest underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and the challenges faced by the homeless community in Santa Monica.
Local officials have reiterated their commitment to addressing these issues through a combination of law enforcement, social services, and community outreach. Park ambassadors and police continue to work together to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to Palisades Park.
The arrested man is expected to face charges related to public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Authorities will review his case to determine if additional support or intervention is needed to address his recurring behavior.
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[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Thank you officers really. I appreciate.

[@JackieM414]

And this is beautiful Santa Monica. We’re greatful for law enforcement officers and city workers. Children and families are trying to enjoy beach.

[@Jaramillo79305]

It’s insulting to poor people for homeless to be called “poor” . Poor is people who make minimum wage or barely can a make ends meet . Homeless are people who are NOT willing to work and want free stuff to be under the influence every day

[@edmorse3529]

Enforce the law and arrest him!!! 30 days in jail to start

[@joeaardvark9214]

Public intoxication/disorderly conduct is not exactly the crime of the century.

[@mikeparker6322]

More like 3 to 6 hours until he "sobers" up.

[@Chris-er5uj]

This ain’t Russia

[@mikeparker6322]

@Chris-er5uj In Russia the cops might bring Vodka and have a party.

[@TonyByrneIreland]

calm down judge dread

[@MIck-M]

I like the maintenance people. Simple plain hard workin' folk - probably the nicest people down there.

[@Ashkee-666]

When i was a Baracho>translated Wino😂 i would enter the Santa Monica drunk tank. Id get three hots and a cot. Then released to do it all over again 😂 im sober 25 years now😊

[@edwardsinger4043]

He mistreated his only fan😂😂😂

[@sunsensational]

Once those sanitary gloves come on, you know my man’s getting arrested

[@GohAhweh]

Thank You Officers for all you do to try and make things safer ❤

[@jaysonpida5379]

Out-of-control alkies are wonderful people..../s

[@jimfitz1432]

Can’t believe the city takes possession and stores that dudes cart of shit @24:19. What does that storage locker look like ?

[@ututheavenger]

poop

[@Oldconcreteguy]

California Dreamin'. I really need to move from this state.

[@dreamcatcher400]

California dreamin has been gone for years

[@helloitsmehb]

Used to be worse. Remember the 80s and 90s

[@shawnaburns5158]

Breaking glass and throwing stuff with kids around definitely needs jail time and rehab

[@botdavid323]

You know society is done when we're asking the drunk belligerent guy if he's "Okay" while cleaning up his mess....

[@rgs4x]

He will get released and the cycle will repeat.

[@joeaardvark9214]

Public intoxication/disorderly conduct is not exactly the crime of the century.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

…And that’s not rite. It’s at its breaking point. Something has to give. It’s like zombies are among us . I ride public transportation , many times alone . No no it’s embarrassing for us Californians that live here . I love this state. But yea . It’s getting too crazy guys . Fuckn grown adults . No no

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@nancysantamarialatica1141 So you want someone to do ten years in prison because they got drunk and talked some smack, and nobody got hurt or even really inconvenienced?

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@joeaardvark9214 sure

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@joeaardvark9214 it’s more crazier out there then out there than you think Joe. Fuck that ! There’s many zombies out there , or do u drive ? I take public transit I see the shit . So No thanks . Just want the streets to be safe just a bit , a tickle SAFER and clean like it use to be .

[@elizabeth-hc7qr]

Can you imagine all those tourists walking through this lovely park littered with crazies, passed out bodies everywhere and all the garbage? Bet they’ll be back and enthusiastically recommend SM as a great vacation spot

[@HarveyMushman888]

"Santa Monica Police have stated that the individual has a history of similar disturbances in the area. This latest arrest underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and the challenges faced by the homeless community in Santa Monica." Santa Monica continues to coddle habitual offenders and is more worried about the vagrants rights than the rights of residents and visitors... Clown Town

[@helloitsmehb]

Offer a solution instead of B S 🤡👆🏽

[@TomSmith-ls5rn]

Why bother. California is a gonner. But hey Cali voters, keep voting blue because you have NO clue!!!

[@guineapigzed]

In this case, democracy sucks. I have no representation. It’s just mob rule.

[@KetamayneXX]

This page gets more outrageous, you arrested 1 white male guy for drinking a beer, but then let a black guy exposing himself leave with a warning? Who supports this??

[@joeaardvark9214]

I dont think the cameraman arrested anybody.

[@guineapigzed]

@@joeaardvark9214LOL

[@KetamayneXX]

@@joeaardvark9214Save your lawyer double speak for your loser ANCAP friends, Jack!

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@KetamayneXX Hahaha whatever that means.

[@TERRI19842]

Love our Santa Monica police. ❤

[@delbarfield8624]

I PASS FOR VACATION!!

[@delbarfield8624]

CLEAN Place

[@RichardChouinard-lg2jm]

That's my stomping ground in the 90s,my aunt had a joint on the pier selling pictures cups posters and key chains,her name was Roxy, and during that decade me and my uncle ran the whole pier lol 😊

[@GohAhweh]

I was there in the 90s too..lived in Venice, raising our daughter, she is 34 now and still in SM

[@kirknitz3794]

How about a 5150 hold?

[@SummerlinRealtor]

3/4 of the state would need a 5150 hold at this point.

[@pacerintl]

You don't get 30 days for public intoxication.

[@BarryWinner2075]

Watch the cart reek out the whole back of the police SUV

[@sonnyericsson9421]

Young Knight, your Princess awaits. Lift me from the palisade grasses

[@GohAhweh]

😂

[@gomerhanger2285]

Bus him to Boston if he loves the Celtics so much lmao

[@lasvegasNEV]

i bet he found it in rubbish bin

[@gomerhanger2285]

@@lasvegasNEV lmao

[@genopingon5367]

I'm a white Cholo! 😂🎉😅

[@davidfredricksen5444]

He has a medical bracelet on, so he was housed somewhere for a while - 5150?

[@JamesCrisp-iq4cs]

Lazy Daisy is not doing her job she needs to get back to solve these problems before they happen to bring harmony and joy to these drunks😂

[@Mushymush1]

What did the cholo say when the house fell on him? "Get off me, Holmes!"

[@jackbell7390]

17:43 My God. Rondo looks like hell!

[@nightfall22]

Always entertaining man 😂

[@sugarmama8747]

Oh My Goodness 😅

[@jimchiro3459]

That freak lucky the guy keep his cool, say that about my mom? You will get it, don't care if your homeless or not.

[@BeAmazedGuy]

cop laugh for everything those are developed stupidly 🤣

[@Maaaattologyyyy]

It's amazing how stupid that is. What does that mean?

[@paddy9449]

He'll be back tomorrow.... It NEVER ends here @ SYRINGE beach

[@uToop]

THE FAR LEFT DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN CALIFORNIA ALLOWS THIS TO HAPPEN AND THEY ARE LET OUT IMMEDIATELY. CAPS ARE AS FRUSTRATED AS THE REST OF US. VOTE REPUBLICAN

[@hendrxfn]

All that took quite awhile to resolve 😂

[@Danny-di2zk]

🗳 vote smarter Santa Monica

[@dtna]

"I'm a cholo"!.. 😂😂 No manches, esse!

[@RichardChouinard-lg2jm]

Me and my uncle were doing it up 😊

[@cartwright420able]

And where’s the real Rondo today ? Probably drunk too.

[@almiraribeiro4413]

👍🇧🇷🙏💔😢😢😢😢

[@hourbee5535]

Vote for Kamala to bring this to your neighborhood 😂

[@matzrat5006]

seek mental help.

[@sunsensational]

The guy arrested more likely Maga supporter than a Kamala

[@joeaardvark9214]

You have zero clue how literally anything works, huh? Those studies that show how Republicans are the most irrationally fearful people on earth really hit the nail on the head.

[@dudewheresmycar908]

I can't wait to vote for her! 🇺🇸

[@billkallas1762]

Trumpers are so funny....and predictable.

[@Fresno-w9s]

Free him 😂😂😂.....

[@davidellis5141]

That Celtics 🏀 jersey is worth a nice chunk of change 👌.

[@JalonWashington-p6h]

😂😂😂

[@bnwo]

Celtics fans...

[@raelroque5595]

my dream is to visit California thank to GTA, but seeing these kind of video, i dont know, looks like better if keep quiet in my beloved freely Brasil, USA looks like shit hole from those videos

[@GohAhweh]

It is, don't bother

[@ВалентинаСтрахова-с8ы]

Что это было - по всем штатам бомжи и наркоманы и никто не забирает а тут что 😅

[@fatboy6781]

😂😂😂