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Santa Maria man suspected of manufacturing firearms, arrested

Written on 13 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of a proactive enforcement campaign, Santa Maria police officers arrested two men for firearms violations on Monday. After learning a suspect with a criminal warrant was eating breakfast at The Pantry, officers responded to the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man facing charges for fifth drunk driving arrest

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 57-year-old man for his fifth DUI following a drunk driving crash on Sunday, police said. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision near the intersection of Broadway and... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of firing a gun in an apartment

Written on 2 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man is in jail after he allegedly shot a firearm inside an apartment during an argument on Thursday. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fight and possible shooting on the 100... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officers arrest man for assault with a firearm

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested an assault suspect on Monday, who is also facing multiple weapons related charges, police said. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported an assault with a firearm on the 400... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision in Santa Maria

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

By KAREN VELIE An unidentified man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Maria early Saturday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a possible person on the road on the 600 block of Black Road. Santa Maria police... (Continue reading)

Police arrest organized retail thieves in Santa Maria

Written on 24 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested two people involved in an organized retail theft scheme following a theft at Target. Shortly after noon, officers responded to a reported theft at Target. The two suspects used self-checkouts to pay... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest commercial burglar

Written on 15 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A commercial burglar is in jail after an observant Santa Maria police officer spotted him attempting to exit a secured parking lot adjacent to a closed business on Saturday. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., the officer was patrolling... (Continue reading)

Woman shot, injured in Santa Maria

Written on 13 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and injured in Santa Maria early Saturday morning. The suspect is on the run. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a shooting on the 1000 block of W. Morrison Street. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)

Woman flees Santa Maria officers, killed in crash

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman fleeing officers was killed in a crash on Monday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a white Jeep driving erratically near the intersection of Blosser Road and Cook Street.... (Continue reading)

Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Allan Hancock College

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A bomb threat led to the evacuation of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2:21 p.m., an anonymous caller made the threat. Campus administration responded by evacuating the campus and canceling classes... (Continue reading)