SMPD Proactive Stop Leads to Felony Arrest and Gun Recovery 
On 4/27/2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Santa Maria Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of South McClelland Street in connection with an ongoing domestic violence investigation.
During the stop, officers arrested Alberto Macias, a 32-year-old Santa Maria resident, on domestic violence-related charges. A search of his vehicle resulted in the recovery of a stolen firearm.
Macias was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail on multiple felony charges, including domestic violence-related offenses and weapons violations.
SMPD is dedicated to protecting our community through proactive policing and ongoing efforts to reduce violence and remove illegal firearms from our streets.
Authored By: Todd Logan, Lieutenant
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria, Ca. 93455
(805) 928-3781 ext 2277
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781
