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Teen brandishes gun in Santa Maria, arrested

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 17-year-old male who was brandishing a firearm early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported the teen had lifted his shirt to reveal a concealed firearm at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Husband of Santa Maria childcare provider charged with child abuse

Written on 27 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police detectives arrested a 79-year-old man last week on charges he sexually abused mutiple children at a home childcare facility his wife operated. Detectives began investigating Ernest James Lattimer in 2019 following a report of... (Continue reading)

Suspect in Santa Maria cold-case murder linked by DNA evidence

Written on 24 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police linked a 57-year-old man on trial for a murder that occurred 35 years ago through DNA evidence. During the ongoing murder trial, investigators described how DNA evidence led to the arrest of Aloysius Winthrop... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest another teen with a gun

Written on 19 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested another teen with a gun on Saturday, one of at least five teens arrested in the past four months with a firearm in the city, police said. The arrest was part of... (Continue reading)

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)