It was later discovered that Martinez discarded a loaded handgun during the foot pursuit. A female suspect (Angelina Gonzalez ...

During their investigation, the Santa Maria Police Department's Special Enforcement Team and Detective Bureau conducted a two-day proactive operation to gather intelligence related to gang trends ...

Santa Maria’s primary gangs include West Park and Northwest, both formed in the early 1970s. Other gangs with a presence locally include MS-13, known for extreme violence, 18th Street and Guadalupe.

Santa Maria police are leading the meetings and tell me there are two main gangs of concern in the area. Tuesday night's meeting, as well as the remaining three at other junior highs, are being ...

Santa Maria police officers and federal agents arrested 16 people last week allegedly involved with the transnational street gang — Mara Salvaturcha or MS-13 — and allegedly culpable for the city’s ...

A Santa Maria man pleaded not guilty to firearms charges last week after a 32-year-old pregnant woman was injured in a shooting between rival gangs near West Fesler Street and ...

First of four gang, drug forums gets underway for parents of Santa Maria junior high students. Posted: April 16, 2025 | Last updated: April 16, 2025. None. More for You.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Police in Santa Maria have arrested 15 members or associates of an international gang and detained 40 other people who have been active in the area.The Santa Maria … ...

Parents of junior high students in Santa Maria can attend upcoming forums on gangs and drugs. The forums are being put on by the Santa Maria Police Department in partnership with the Santa Maria ...