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Firefighters battle two arson fires in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled two suspected arson fires at apartment complexes in Santa Maria on Saturday afternoon, police said. Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at the Twin Palms Apartments on E Bunny Avenue. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Hit-and-run driver kills Nipomo woman in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A hit-and-run driver killed a 46-year-old Nipomo woman on Saturday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly before midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road. Emergency responders... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officers nab burglary suspect

Written on 18 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 44-year-old burglary suspect is behind bars after officers tracked the man down and arrested him for burglarizing a residence on Wednesday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., a caller reported a burglary in progress at a residence... (Continue reading)

Parolee leads officers on chase in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 17 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A parolee fleeing from a traffic stop in Santa Maria over vehicle violations landed in jail on Saturday. Shortly before 6 p.m., officers on patrol near the intersection of Newlove Avenue and McClelland Street observed a vehicle... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest another teenager with a firearm

Written on 12 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of the Santa Maria Police Department’s proactive enforcement campaign, officers on Wednesday arrested another teenager for possession of a firearm. Shortly after 4 p.m., the gang suppression team conducted a probation search at the home... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 11 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Six teens are in custody after they allegedly robbed several pedestrians at gunpoint in Santa Maria on Monday. Shortly before 5 p.m., a caller reported a group of teens had robbed them while they were walking on... (Continue reading)

Vehicle breaks down in Santa Maria, driver assaulted and robbed

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of thieves beat and robbed a driver and his passenger on Friday evening in Santa Maria after he pulled over because of car trouble. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a robbery in the... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob victims in Santa Maria parking lot, one arrested

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three suspects robbed two people at gun and knifepoint at a parking lot in Santa Maria on Friday evening. Officers later arrested a 17-year-old suspect. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a robbery at a parking... (Continue reading)

Teen brandishes gun in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 17-year-old male who was brandishing a firearm early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported the teen had lifted his shirt to reveal a concealed firearm at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Husband of Santa Maria childcare provider charged with child abuse

Written on 27 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police detectives arrested a 79-year-old man last week on charges he sexually abused mutiple children at a home childcare facility his wife operated. Detectives began investigating Ernest James Lattimer in 2019 following a report of... (Continue reading)