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Teen booked on weapons charges after foot chase Friday evening in Santa Maria

October 18, 2025 12:01 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 15-year-old was arrested after allegedly discarding a loaded, unserialized handgun during a foot chase with officers… Continue Reading

Mother and six-year-old daughter suffer major injuries after being hit by a vehicle Friday morning

October 4, 2025 12:10 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A mother and daughter had major injuries after being hit by a vehicle while walking in an unmarked crosswalk near the… Continue Reading

Santa Maria teen arrested for weapons violations during laser pointer investigation

September 22, 2025 10:59 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Santa Maria teen already on probation for weapons violations was arrested on new weapons charges during an… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man riding motorized scooter arrested for multiple gun charges after traffic stop

August 22, 2025 10:54 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 34-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for multiple weapons-related charges after officers spotted him riding a motorized… Continue Reading

Teen arrested in connection with Santa Maria armed robbery near Chapel and Conception

August 19, 2025 10:50 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 17-year-old was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery earlier the same day near the intersection of… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist transported with major injuries after early morning collision on Bradley Road Thursday

August 14, 2025 1:01 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A motorcyclist was transported with major injuries after an early morning collision on South Bradley Road Thursday. On Aug.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria brothers arrested after fatal Saturday night shooting

August 11, 2025 10:33 am Andrew Gillies

EDITOR NOTE: On Tuesday, Victoriano Lopez Feliciano and Gabriel Victoriano Lopez Feliciano were charged with the murder of Paulina Lopez Gonzalez on… Continue Reading

Man arrested for residential burglary after standoff on Muirfield Court in Santa Maria Friday

August 8, 2025 3:49 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A man is in custody after a multi-hour standoff at a home on Muirfield Court in Santa Maria Friday. According to Santa Maria… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Department find missing elderly man Sunday

July 20, 2025 12:04 pm Christer Schmidt, Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Santa Maria Police Department reached out to the public for help and eventually located a missing elderly man who was… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested following standoff after allegedly threatening people with a knife at Jack in the Box on Broadway Friday

July 18, 2025 2:00 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 47-year-old Santa Maria man is in custody after allegedly threatening employees and customers with a knife at the Jack in the… Continue Reading

Juvenile arraigned on first-degree murder charge Tuesday in connection with July 4 murder of Brandon Cabrera

July 16, 2025 2:22 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office announced that one felony count of first-degree… Continue Reading

Juan Rodriguez of Santa Maria arrested Tuesday for possession of child pornography and gun-related charges

July 15, 2025 4:52 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Tuesday, 42-year-old Juan Rodriguez of Santa Maria was arrested in connection with a months-long investigation into the… Continue Reading

Detained juvenile at Santa Maria Juvenile Hall booked for the July 4 murder of Brandon Cabrera

July 10, 2025 4:55 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Thursday, a juvenile who was already in custody at Santa Maria Juvenile Hall was booked for the murder of 25-year-old… Continue Reading

Police turn to the public for help investigating the July 4 murder of Brandon Cabrera in Santa Maria

July 8, 2025 10:43 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Police are turning to the public for help investigating the July 4 murder of 25-year-old Brandon Cabrera. On July 4, around… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested on outstanding warrant and narcotics charges after Sunday traffic stop

July 7, 2025 10:48 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 28-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested during a traffic stop after almost two pounds of methamphetamine and about 1.5… Continue Reading

Two men are in custody in connection with pair of armed robberies in Santa Maria

July 4, 2025 2:28 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Two people are now in custody in connection with a pair of armed robberies in Santa Maria. Armed robberies on Nov. 20, 2024,… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested Thursday for felony possession of illegal fireworks and gun charges

July 4, 2025 11:35 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – On Thursday, a 27-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for felony possession of illegal fireworks and felony firearm… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Council Holds Annual Fundraiser to help support Police Department

June 20, 2025 11:59 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Police Council is holding its annual golf tournament and comedy night all day Friday at the Santa Maria Country… Continue Reading

Wednesday morning car port fire at apartment complex on Lolita Lane ruled an arson

June 11, 2025 6:00 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Fire crews were dispatched to a car port fire at an apartment complex in the 200 block of Lolita Lane that totaled two vehicles… Continue Reading

Annual Santa Maria Police Report Shows Number of Violent Crimes Nearly Identical the Past Two Years

June 9, 2025 12:21 pm Dave Alley

During a recent presentation of the annual Santa Maria Police Department, statistics indicated violent crimes in the city were nearly identical the… Continue Reading

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