A man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly threatened a group of people on the Santa Monica Pier with a pocket knife.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening people with pocket knife at Santa Monica PierSANTA MONICA, Calif. -- A man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly threatened a group of people on the Santa Monica Pier with a pocket knife.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. by the stairway near the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant. Witnesses told officers that the man was "behaving erratically, yelling at bystanders, and confronting individuals without provocation." "According to witness statements, the suspect produced a pocket knife and advanced toward victims while making threatening statements," police said. "Additional witnesses described the suspect engaging in aggressive behavior toward multiple individuals prior to the incident, including verbal harassment and attempts to initiate physical confrontations."No serious injuries were reported. Police said one witness requested medical evaluation due to a medical condition.Anyone with information is being asked to email Detective James McCoy at james.mccoy@santamonica.gov or call the Watch Commander anytime at 310-458-8427.
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