Culver City Police Department
NEWS RELEASE
Jason Sims, Chief of Police
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Culver City Police Department (CCPD) officers responded to an armed robbery in the 6000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard.
The victim was walking along the sidewalk when a suspect approached him and blocked his path. The suspect removed a firearm from his waistband, pointed it toward the victim’s head while he demanded his gold chain. While the firearm was pointed at the victim, the suspect forcibly removed the chain from the victim’s neck. Following the robbery, three suspects fled on foot and entered a black compact vehicle, which was last seen traveling eastbound on Slauson Avenue.
CCPD detectives immediately initiated an investigation, which included obtaining and reviewing surveillance footage. Following an extensive investigation, including the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, detectives identified one of the suspects involved in the robbery.
On October 19, 2026, CCPD detectives arrested Devin Goodger, a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident, for Robbery (California Penal Code 211) and a probation violation.
CCPD detectives continue their efforts to identify and locate the other two suspects involved.
On October 21st, 2026, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges against Goodger:
1 Count of Robbery - PC 211
1 Count of Ex- Felon in Possession of a Firearm - PC 29800 (a)
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant John Tropeano at (310) 253-6316 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
