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May 9 - May 15, 2025 Volume CXXIII Issue 214
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Arrest Made After $56K in Jewelry Robbed from Santa Monica Home The investigation remains ongoing as detectives review evidence and explore the possibility of additional suspects
A man was arrested in Los Angeles last week after allegedly robbing a Santa Monica home at gunpoint and stealing tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry, authorities said. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery around 8:40 p.m. on April 23 in the 2000 block of La Mesa Drive. The victim told police that an unknown man entered the residence, displayed a firearm, and stole approximately $56,000 worth of jewelry before fleeing. Detectives tracked the stolen items, which led them to the suspect, identified as Craig Anthony Richey, 66, in Los Angeles later that evening. Richey was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of firstdegree robbery under California Penal Code 211. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives review evidence and explore the possibility of additional suspects or related incidents.
Santa Monica Physical Therapist Arrested for Sexual Battery; Police Seek Additional Victims The arrest stems from a February 19 report of a suspected sexual battery at Select Physical Therapy
A licensed physical therapist was arrested last month in connection with an alleged sexual assault during a treatment session at a Santa Monica clinic, and police are now asking the public to help identify any additional
victims. Fernando A. Salazar, 28, was arrested on April 17 by Santa Monica Police Department detectives and patrol officers for one count of sexual battery under California Penal Code 243.4(a), according to a statement released by the department. The arrest stems from a February 19 report of a suspected sexual battery at Select Physical Therapy, located at 507 Wilshire Boulevard. Police said the alleged assault occurred during a scheduled appointment while the victim was being treated for injuries. Detectives launched what they described as an immediate and thorough
investigation, which led to Salazar’s arrest. Authorities are now urging anyone who may have had similar experiences with the suspect to come forward. “All reports will be handled with discretion and sensitivity,” the department said. Those with information are encouraged to contact Detective Darnell Crumpler at (310) 458-8941 or [Darnell.Crumpler@ santamonica.gov](mailto:Darnell. Crumpler@santamonica.gov); Sergeant David Haro at (310) 458-8952 or [David. Haro@santamonica.gov](mailto:David. Haro@santamonica.gov); or the SMPD Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.