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Tip leads to arrests of alleged drug dealers in the Santa Maria riverbed

Written on 5 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A tip led to the arrests on Saturday of two alleged drug dealers who were living in the Santa Maria riverbed. Shortly after 8 a.m., Santa Maria police officers headed to the Santa Maria riverbed to follow... (Continue reading)

Another Santa Maria teen busted with a loaded firearm

Written on 27 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a teenager on Friday with a loaded gun, the third teen arrested this week with a loaded firearm in the city, police said. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday, Santa Maria Police... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria student busted with cannabis and a loaded gun at school

Written on 24 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A student at Righetti High School in Santa Maria is in juvenile hall after he was caught smoking cannabis in the bathroom with a loaded gun in his backpack on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen busted with cache of loaded firearms

Written on 23 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 17-year-old Santa Maria boy is in juvenile hall after officers found six loaded weapons in his home. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported someone was pointing a laser at vehicles driving on the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police bust alleged assailant with stockpile of weapons

Written on 21 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE While investigating a robbery, Santa Maria police officers heard gunshots early Saturday morning leading to the arrest of a suspected assailant on gun charges. Shortly after 3 a.m., officers heard gunshots near the 1000 block of N.... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest man brandishing a machete in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies arrested a man brandishing a machete following a five-hour standoff in Santa Maria on Tuesday, the suspect’s second arrest in less than three months. Shortly after 10 a.m., deputies responded to the... (Continue reading)

Officers bust two street racers in Santa Maria

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers busted two drivers street racing during peak traffic on Betteravia Road on Sunday. Casting is closed for a “Fast and Furious audition,” an officer posted on Facebook. The drivers were cited and their cars... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for shooting suspect

Written on 30 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers are searching for a man who allegedly shot a woman on Friday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of East El Camino.... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest wanted man in Santa Maria

Written on 13 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a four-hour standoff, deputies arrested a man wanted for robbery, brandishing a weapon, criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon, and carjacking in Santa Maria on Wednesday. Shortly before noon, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies tracked... (Continue reading)

Woman shot, killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and killed in Santa Maria on Saturday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1200 block of West Main Street. Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from... (Continue reading)