𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗: Santa Monica Man Detained After Alleged Drug Use at Ocean Front Walk

SANTA MONICA — On Sunday, May 4, 2025, a man believed to be experiencing homelessness flagged down a Santa Monica Police officer near Ocean Front Walk, stating he had ingested PCP and required medical assistance. The officer detained the man in handcuffs for safety and called for paramedics. Santa Monica Fire Department personnel arrived shortly after, evaluated the individual on scene, and transported him to a local hospital for further treatment. Police secured the man’s bicycle and transported it to the station for safekeeping. It remains unclear whether he will face any criminal charges related to the incident. Santa Monica Closeup continues to monitor developments along Ocean Front Walk as part of its ongoing coverage of public safety and community health issues. '''''''''''''''''''''' 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗸𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝘇/𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗽. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. ------------------------ Fabian Lewkowicz, an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica, is the creator of Santa Monica Closeup. With experience across various news outlets, he captures the city's vibrant life through compelling imagery and storytelling. His work, showcased in museums, galleries, and public spaces, highlights Santa Monica’s landscapes, culture, and diverse community Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup   Join this channel to gain access to perks:    / @santamonicacloseup   For licensing this video email: press@santamonicacloseup.com TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography, SMCU, SM©U