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Shoplifter sting nets two in Santa Maria

Written on 21 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested two people during a shoplifter sting in Santa Maria this week. Following an election in which the public voted to increase penalties for shoplifters, the police department took a proactive approach by... (Continue reading)

One person killed, two critically injured in crash in Santa Maria

Written on 17 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed and two people were critically injured in a three-car crash in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., an eastbound Chevrolet pickup truck rear-ended a Honda Fit that was stopped on... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officials warn residents of water scam

Written on 13 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria officials are warning the public about a scam targeting local water customers. The scammers visit residents at their homes and falsely claim the city’s water supply is contaminated, specifically advising against drinking or using water... (Continue reading)

Man shot, killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 20-yesr-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 300 block of W. Sheila Lane. Officers arrived to find an adult male... (Continue reading)

CHP pursuit ends with crash at elementary school in Santa Maria

Written on 9 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A driver fleeing officers in Santa Maria was arrested after he crashed at Santa Bonita Elementary School on Sunday. Shortly after 4 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over a silver Honda Element near... (Continue reading)

Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian in Santa Maria

Written on 4 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Maria on Tuesday night. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the vehicle crashed into the pedestrian at the intersection of Orchard Street and North Broadway, according to the Santa Maria... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seek help finding missing mother, child

Written on 27 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing mother and her two-year-old son. Family members last saw 26-year-old Maria Guadalupe Hernandez Garcia and her son Christopher Hernandez Garcia on Nov. 5 at... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison

Written on 20 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria drug dealer, gang member and convicted violent felon was sentenced today to 15 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine and illegally possessing dozens of rounds of ammunition, including some found inside a “ghost... (Continue reading)

Oceano man charged with shooting teenagers in Santa Maria

Written on 2 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old Oceano man and his 41-year-old father are in jail for allegedly shooting two teenagers at a fast food restaurant in Santa Maria early Friday morning. Shortly before 1 a.m., an altercation between two groups resulted... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man stabbed on Halloween

Written on 1 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One man is in jail and another is in the hospital after a stabbing in Santa Maria on Halloween. Shortly before 9 a.m., a caller reported a stabbing in the 200 block of E. Main Street. Officers... (Continue reading)