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Officers identify drunk driver who killed Nipomo woman

Written on 25 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Investigators identified the drunk driver who killed a Nipomo woman Saturday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Maria as 30-year-old Juan Ortiz Mendoza. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, a vehicle crashed into 46-year-old Maria Juarez Moreno... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of sexually abusing children

Written on 25 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 63-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested Saturday on charges he sexually abused several children. On Saturday, a patrol officers contacted Jose Luis Diaz regarding an outstanding arrest warrant related to lewd acts with a child. As... (Continue reading)

Investigators identify Nipomo woman killed in crash

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Investigators identified the Nipomo woman killed Saturday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Maria as 46-year-old Maria Juarez Moreno. Shortly before midnight, a vehicle crashed into Moreno as she walked across the intersection of Bunny Avenue... (Continue reading)

Second person killed by hit-and-run driver in Santa Maria

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second time in less than 24 hours, a hit-and-run driver crashed into and killed a person near the intersection of Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road in Santa Maria. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, a hit-and-run... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle two arson fires in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 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 | 3 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)