Santa Maria man arrested with firearms and narcotics 
Case #SMPD23-0008056
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 1:20 PM, SMPD Officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Donovan and Blosser. The Officers' investigation revealed the 21 year-old driver, Rodolfino Ortiz Santos, was driving on a suspended license and had five misdemeanor warrants. As the SMPD Officers continued their investigation, they also located a loaded firearm and methamphetamine.
Rodolfino Ortiz Santos was booked at the Santa Barabara County Jail for several felonies and the misdemeanor warrants.
Prepared by:
Nate Totorica, Sergeant II
Patrol Division
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781
