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Santa Maria gang members rob resident, arrested

March 8, 2026
By KAREN VELIE
Santa Maria police officers arrested three gang members on Saturday after they allegedly stole a gun from a man allowing them to use his music studio.
Late Saturday morning, the three suspects went to an apartment on the 900 block of West Morrison to use a music studio located inside the residence. Shortly after the men arrived, the victim noticed his handgun was missing from the living room.
When the victim confronted the men, one of the suspects allegedly lifted his shirt and displayed a handgun in his waistband while threatening to shoot him. The three suspects then left the apartment.
Video surveillance from inside the residence shows one of the suspects picking up the handgun valued at $420 from a couch and handing it to another suspect, who concealed it in his waistband.
Shortly before 6 p.m., detectives located the suspects’ vehicle and detained three men, one of whom was in possession of two loaded handguns, including the victim’s stolen firearm.
Officers arrested the three suspects on charges of robbery, weapons violations, and conspiracy. Investigators believe the suspects are associated with a local criminal street gang.

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The sign says “All American City” on the entrance to town, LOL


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Trump was right, “Take the guns first, go through due process second.”


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I’m thinking it’s gonna be awhile before that (likely) unserialized P80 finds its way back to its “lawful” owner, like maybe never. I’m also wondering if Jordan/Pirates baseball caps make one a suspected gang banger.


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Sure was nice of him to let these three young fellas in his home to play music. Oh, and have his loaded handgun on display for the three young fellas to play with as well. Just being good neighbors in a swell neighborhood


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Staba-maria getting worse by the day. Such a beautiful farm area! Very sad!!!! My grandmother spoke highly of the town in the 70’s


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Same with Salinas. Ask locals


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It was, for a short while, the gem of the fertile farmlands. Back then, it was called “Central City”, for being in the middle of LA and SF. People flocked to it, for the rich culture of farming and ranching, even Hollywood made several Western style movies in the area. Even Casmalia was thing!


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