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Santa Maria man arrested after shots fired in rural SLO

Written on 29 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Maria man who is suspected of firing gunshots in rural San Luis Obispo early Sunday morning. At approximately 12:22 a.m., a person reported hearing shots near the 400... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest Goleta domestic violence suspect, seize firearms cache

Written on 25 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following an hours-long standoff in Goleta on Monday, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for domestic violence, then seized numerous firearms, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition. Shortly before 6 a.m., a... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man arrested for possessing child porn and illegal firearms

Written on 16 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a months-long investigation, Santa Maria police detectives on Tuesday arrested a 42-year-old man in the northern Santa Barbara County city for possession of child pornography, as well as firearms violations. Detectives severed a search warrant at... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo CHP officers arrest parolee for driving with guns

Written on 8 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An incident that began as an officer making a “simple registration stop” resulted in the arrest of a parolee who was driving a car with firearms inside it, according to the CHP San Luis Obispo Office. The... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police catch wanted suspect with gun, drugs in stolen vehicle

Written on 27 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police officers on Saturday caught a wanted suspect with a gun and drugs inside a stolen vehicle. Officers headed to the 800 block of N. Oak Park Boulevard to check on the welfare of an... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest intoxicated man and woman with guns, drugs

Written on 19 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande police officers on Wednesday evening arrested a man and woman who were allegedly intoxicated and in possession of guns and drugs. At about 8 p.m., a witness reported two individuals, possibly under the influence, inside... (Continue reading)

Standoff at apartment complex in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man engaged in a lengthy standoff with police on Monday after allegedly firing a gun at the Madonna Road Apartments in San Luis Obispo and threatening residents there. Late Sunday evening, San Luis Obispo police... (Continue reading)

Homeless man arrested after allegedly firing pellet gun in San Luis Obispo park

Written on 26 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a homeless man who allegedly waved and fired a pellet gun at Laguna Lake Park on Tuesday. Shortly before 5 p.m., a community member called 911 to report that a man... (Continue reading)

Lompoc detectives arrest wanted suspect over shooting

Written on 31 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc detectives on Wednesday arrested a wanted suspect over a shooting that occurred in the Santa Barbara County city in April. Detectives had obtained search and arrest warrants for Armando Vela, 34, over his connection to the... (Continue reading)

Hidden gun? No problem for Santa Maria police, video

Written on 17 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN With help from a furry companion, Santa Maria police officers seized a gun that a suspect was hiding inside a vehicle in the aftermath of a reported road rage incident.  Dispatchers sent patrol officers to the area... (Continue reading)