SMPD Gang Suppression Team arrests three on weapons charges. 
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at approximately 2203 hours, officers with the Gang Suppression Team were conducting patrol in the area of Miller Street and Chapel Street when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at a posted stop sign. A traffic enforcement stop was conducted.
During the investigation, the 19-year-old male driver was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm on his person. Two additional occupants, a 19-year-old male and a 17-year-old male juvenile, were detained. Officers located two additional loaded firearms in the areas where the passengers had been seated.
All three occupants were arrested for weapons violations.
Authored by: Matthew Kline, Patrol Lieutenant
Santa Maria Police Department
(805) 928-3781 ext 2277
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Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
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