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Police arrest three suspects in 2017 Santa Maria murder

Police have arrested three men in connection with the shooting homicide of 19-year-old Edward Jonathan Ramirez on Sept. 3, 2017, in Santa Maria.

Thomas Castillo, Nicholas Guzman, and Juan Contreras have been charged with Gang conspiracy to commit murder.

Additionally, Castillo and Guzman have been charged with gang conspiracy for possession of a firearm.

The homicide occurred in the 2000 block of North Lazo Way in Santa Maria at about 12:42 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this homicide to call police investigators at 805-928-3781 ext. 2278 or the Santa Maria Police Department Tip Line at 805-928-3781 ext. 2677.

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