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On September 12,
2002, at 11:35 p.m., Santa Monica Police responded to the 1300 block
of the 3rd Street Promenade regarding vandalism to City property. When
officers arrived they saw that unknown suspects had destroyed the
eight concrete planters and the plants. Officers spoke to several
witnesses to the crime and photographed the damage.
Officers conducted a
follow-up investigation and contacted additional witnesses that led to
the identification of the suspects responsible for this crime. On
September 13, 2002, officers saw the suspects in the downtown area and
arrested the suspects. All the suspects were booked for felony
vandalism.
The Chief of Police
wants to make it clear that the promenade, the parks, and all open
spaces are open to everyone and he will not tolerate vandalism or any
individuals who attempts to monopolize those public spaces.
The suspects have
been identified as:
Suspect 1 - Marc
Thomas Murphy M/W 18, transient, bail set at $20,000
Suspect 2 - John
Michael Adams, M/W 19, resides in Escondido, bail set at $20,000
Suspect 3 –
Jennifer Francis Millar, F/W 26, transient, no bail due to felony
probation violation.
Suspect 4 – Sidney
John Clements, M/W 18, transient, bail set at $20,000.
Property damage is
estimated at approximately $6,000.00
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