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Alleged Santa Maria car thief arrested for second time in less than a month

Written on 4 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in less than a month, Santa Maria police officers arrested an alleged thief for stealing a vehicle. This time, the suspect allegedly burglarized a residence and stole a firearm, in addition to a... (Continue reading)

Arson suspect arrested after car fire in Santa Maria parking lot

Written on 31 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a man for arson following a car fire in a parking lot in Santa Maria on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:15 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of North Broadway over a vehicle... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest teen for firearm violation

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives arrested a 19-year-old man on Saturday evening whom they caught at a traffic stop with an unregistered firearm. Shortly after 5 p.m., Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team detectives conducted a traffic stop... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police catch alleged car thief, suspect hurls gun

Written on 11 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers caught an alleged car thief driving a stolen vehicle over the weekend. On Saturday, officers responded to the 1200 block of West Bethel Lane over a stolen vehicle report. Shortly afterwards, officers located... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicke struck and killed a female pedestrian in Santa Maria on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., Santa Maria police, as well as firefighters and medics, responded to the 100 block of West Battles Road over... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest man for seeking sex with minor

Written on 29 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly arranged a meeting with someone believed to be a minor for the purpose of engaging in sex acts. On Tuesday, detectives arrested Luke Richard-David Rosado of Santa Maria,... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest man for sexually abusing child

Written on 18 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria detectives recently arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Detectives served a search warrant in the 800 block of E. Fesler Street as part of an investigation regarding the sexual abuse of... (Continue reading)

Armed juvenile tries to flee Santa Maria police during traffic stop

Written on 13 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By Josh Friedman Santa Maria police officers arrested an armed juvenile who allegedly tried to flee and resisted arrest during a traffic stop on Saturday. Officers seized a loaded 9 mm handgun from the suspect’s waistband while making the arrest. The... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police use drone to catch armed parolee

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers caught and arrested an armed parolee on Wednesday with help from a drone. Prior to 4 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of E. Chapel Street over a report of a man... (Continue reading)

Feds arrest alleged Santa Maria child porn producer

Written on 24 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a joint investigation by the FBI and Santa Maria Police Department, a registered sex offender is facing federal charges in a child pornography case. Authorities arrested Brandon Johnson, 31, for allegedly producing and distributing child sexual... (Continue reading)