SANTA MONICA, CA — A 58-year-old Los Angeles man, Craig Anthony Richey, was arrested for his alleged role in a violent home invasion robbery in Santa Monica, where $56,000 in jewelry was stolen.
The incident occurred at 8:40 p.m. on April 23 in the 2000 block of La Mesa Drive, where the suspect reportedly brandished a firearm before fleeing with high-value items. Detectives quickly tracked the stolen jewelry, leading to Richey’s arrest later that evening. He was booked for first-degree robbery under California Penal Code 211.
Santa Monica Police are still investigating and exploring whether additional suspects or related crimes may be connected.
Neighbor Alert Leads to Burglary Arrests
In a separate burglary attempt on Urban Street, a vigilant neighbor’s call helped police apprehend two suspects. One was caught fleeing; the other was found trying to pry open a door and was in possession of a replica handgun.
DUI Checkpoint Nets Multiple Offenders
On May 2, a DUI checkpoint at Pico and 23rd Street resulted in:
2 arrests for DUI
9 citations for unlicensed or suspended/revoked license driving
162 drivers screened out of 678 vehicles
Assaults, Drug Busts, and Other Notable Incidents
Recent police activity reflects a broad spike in crime, including:
A sexual assault on Santa Monica Blvd recorded by a witness
A grandmother stabbed by her granddaughter
A domestic violence case involving a box cutter attack
Meth-related arrests, including on public transit and near Santa Monica Place
A 16-year-old revived from overdose and placed on a psychiatric hold
A DUI rollover crash involving nitrous oxide
A skateboard assault
Recovery of a stolen e-bike via Apple AirTag
Scooter gang attack on a homeless man
Arrest of a suspect with a stolen license plate and loaded firearm
A carjacking on Ocean Avenue by three masked suspects
