Firearms Seized from Felons in Santa Maria and Lompoc

Four firearms were seized from felons over two days in Santa Maria and Lompoc.

Sheriff’s detectives searched for a wanted person in the 700 block of East Mariposa in Santa Maria Wednesday.

During a sweep of the residence, a loaded short barreled shotgun and an unloaded rifle with a high capacity magazine were found.

52-year-old Andrew Arreola Sr. and his son 32-year-old Andrew Arreola Jr. were booked on charges of being felons in possession of a firearm, among others.

On Thursday sheriff’s detectives searched the residence of 18 year old Ruben Estrada on the 200 block of E. College in Lompoc and found a loaded .32 caliber handgun.

He was also booked on several felony possession charges.