SUSPECT CHARGED WITH DUI / CHILD ENDANGERMENT

On April 23, 2018 Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Traffic Investigators filed charges on a suspect involved in a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a Metro Expo Line train. The suspect is identified as Anthony Manuel Beltran Sr., a 54-year old male from Waterford, Connecticut. The charges were filed with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office - Airport Division.

On April 18, 2018 at about 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a Metro Expo Line Train at Lincoln Blvd and Colorado Avenue. The three occupants (two minor children) of the vehicle suffered significant injuries requiring transportation to a local hospital for treatment. One of the passengers of the vehicle remains hospitalized in critical condition.

A preliminary investigation by SMPD’s Major Accident Response Team revealed the train was travelling west approaching Lincoln Blvd as a vehicle travelling north on Lincoln Blvd ran a red light causing the collision. Investigators determined a contributing factor to the collision appears to be that the driver of the vehicle was driving under the influence of alcohol. Beltran (driver) was placed under arrest and booked after he was treated at the hospital.

Beltran has been charged with 23153(a) CVC – Driving Under the Influence-Injury Involved; 273a (a) PC – Child Endangerment-Serious Injury; and 25658(a) B&P – Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. Beltran remains in custody with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office on a $ 410,000.00 bail pending future court proceedings.

This investigation is on-going. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigators Pace or Olson at (310) 458-8954; or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.

The #SantaMonica Police Department (SMPD) will be conducting a #DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on April 20, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits until3:00 a.m.

#420 #DontDrinkAndDrive #DontSmokeAndDrive

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and in 2016 #Sprint unveiled a sculpture in downtown Miami titled "The Last Emoji". It was made from a junkyard wreck and warned drivers of the dangers of texting and driving.

In the past we have tried being "preachy" and now we are trying something artsy. Our goal is to simply get the message across: DNT TXT & DRIVE.

Behind the scenes video: https://youtu.be/U7PD3Bd68_A?t=5s

In honor of Animal Control appreciation week, we would like to recognize our wonderful Animal Control Officers that serve the City of Santa Monica. This group of professional, dedicated, and passionate people, protect the public from stray and dangerous animals, defend animals from inhumane treatment, provide a safe refuge for lost pets, and will assist the public with evacuating and sheltering animals in a disaster. On behalf of the Police Department and out furry friends, thank you for all the hard work that you do!
#WeAppreciateYou #AnimalHeros #SantaMonicaAnimalShelter

Did you know that all police, fire, and EMS services for the City of Santa Monica Government are dispatched through one centralized public safety communications center under the Office of Emergency Management? Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to honoring the public safety dispatcher profession across the nation.

#WeAppreciateYou #ThankYou #Heroes #NPSTW

SUSPECT ARRESTED:

Identified via latent prints and video confirmation, Donovan Parker, was arrested and charged with (4) counts of felony 459PC Burglary and (6) counts of misdemeanor 484PC Petty Theft.