|
On February 25, 2003,
at approximately 8:30 P.M., a 28-year old female was sexually
assaulted and robbed at her residence in the 1300 block of 14th
Street. Santa Monica Police investigators responded and conducted a
preliminary investigation. The evidence recovered during that
investigation connected Samuel Arias Jr. (28-year old male) to the
scene of the crime. Arias also matched the physical description of the
suspect provided by the victim.
On February 27, 2003,
at approximately 7:00 A.M., Santa Monica Police Officers responded to
the 1500 block of 2nd Street regarding a call for assistance from S.M.
Place security. S.M. Place security encountered a male transient who
was refusing to leave the property and called S.M.P.D. for assistance.
Responding officers recognized Arias from a recent law enforcement
bulletin and took him into custody without incident.
Arias was arrested
and transported to the Santa Monica Jail where he was booked for 261
(A) (2), 207(A), 211, and 459 of the California Penal Code.
The investigation is
on-going.
* This occurrence is
not related to the Kristine Louise Johnson missing person
investigation.
|
