GANG SUPPRESSION TEAM ARRESTS JUVENILE WITH ILLEGAL ASSAULT RIFLE 
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 4:56 PM, officers with the Santa Maria Police Department’s Gang Suppression Team (GST) conducted a probation compliance check at a residence in the 300 block of Lolita Avenue involving a known juvenile gang member.
During the search, officers located a loaded short-barreled assault rifle concealed in the attic above a laundry room. Officers also recovered a rifle suppressor, an extended loaded Glock magazine, and additional ammunition.
The juvenile was taken into custody without incident. Santa Barbara County Probation was notified, and the juvenile was booked into Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall on multiple weapons-related charges.
The Santa Maria Police Department remains committed to removing illegal firearms from our community and addressing gang-related criminal activity.
Patrol Lieutenant
Santa Maria Police Department
(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
