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Teen files claim of rape against officer

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The teenager who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Santa Maria police Officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. has filed a claim against the city that alleges department officials knew about the illicit relationship as far back as New Year’s Eve. [KCOY]... (Continue reading)

Oceano man arrested for sexual assault

Written on 17 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Santa Maria police arrested an Oceano man on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting three girls over several years. Gildardo Maximino Mendoza, 48, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and committing lewd and lascivious acts on... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police union votes no confidence in chief

Written on 27 Feb, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Amid the investigation into two officer involved shootings, the Santa Maria Police Officers Association announced Friday it has no confidence in Police Chief Danny Macagni. [LompocRecord] The union sent out ballots to its 119 members and 93 ballots were returned.... (Continue reading)