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Suspect arrested after multi-hour SWAT standoff in Santa Maria

Written on 7 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria officers arrested a wanted suspect following a standoff involving the police department’s SWAT team that lasted several hours on Saturday night. At about 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Red Bark Road... (Continue reading)

Juvenile critically injured in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 5 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting in Santa Maria on Thursday left a juvenile victim in critical condition. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 500 block of South Broadway. Officers arrived at the scene and found... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest suspect with gun at a park

Written on 24 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN While investigating a fight at a park Saturday evening, Santa Maria police officers arrested a man who allegedly had a concealed firearm. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to Preisker Park at 2400 N. Preisker Lane over... (Continue reading)

Stabbing, shooting reported within 30-minute span in Santa Maria

Written on 17 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A stabbing in Santa Maria left a victim critically wounded Saturday evening. Within a half hour of the stabbing, a shooting was reported in the northern Santa Barbara County city. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Teen mother reportedly flees with infant

Written on 16 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public for help with locating a teenage mother who disappeared with her infant. Juliana Isaias-Santiago and her 8-month-old girl were last seen near Tommie Kunst Junior High School in... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest teen gang member with firearm

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers on Thursday arrested a teenage gang member who was allegedly in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. Shortly before 5 p.m., the Santa Maria Police Department’s Gang Suppression Team conducted a probation... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest suspect with guns and ammunition

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested a suspect over the weekend who was carrying firearms, magazines and ammunition inside a vehicle. While conducting extra patrols in the north mall parking structure, a police officer contacted a person inside a... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man arrested over domestic violence and stolen gun

Written on 27 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a wanted man Monday morning, which led to the recovery of a stolen gun. Shortly before 11 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of South McClelland Street in... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police detain drinkers, arrest suspect for firearm violation

Written on 26 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect who allegedly tried to discard a ghost gun that he was carrying on Friday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., Gang Suppression Team officers arrived in the area of Grogan Park... (Continue reading)