On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1622 hours, the Gang Suppression Team responded to the home of a documented juvenile gang member for a probation search. Officers located a loaded, un-serialized 9mm handgun referred to as a "Ghost Gun" in the juvenile's possession. Officers recovered the handgun, and the juvenile was arrested on probation violation and weapons charges.
Authored by: Matthew Kline, Patrol Lieutenant
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria, Ca. 93455
(805) 928-3781 ext. 2277
