SMPD Gang Suppression Team make firearm related arrests 
On Saturday, July 4, 2025, GST Detectives recognized a known gang member with an outstanding warrant. When they approached the suspect identified as Refugio Martinez Jr. (an 18-year-old resident of Santa Maria) he fled on foot from Detectives leading them to a nearby apartment complex in the 800 block of West Battles where he was arrested. It was later discovered that Martinez discarded a loaded handgun during the foot pursuit.
A female suspect (Angelina Gonzalez a 19-year-old resident of Santa Maria) was also arrested for assisting Martinez in hiding the firearm and for child endangerment. Both were booked into the Santa Barbara North County Jail.
Authored by: Sgt G. Alvarez
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