Santa Maria Detectives seek public assistance regarding an incident on Harris Grade Road. 
On Monday, September 28, 2026, Santa Maria Police Department were notified of a male adult who had been contacted along Harris Grade Road. The adult male reported being assaulted after being driven from his home in Santa Maria.
The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation involving this incident.
Detectives are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was traveling along Harris Grade Road between approximately 3:40 PM and 3:52 PM, specifically near the 4600 block of Harris Grade Road and the surrounding roadway.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have observed unusual activity, vehicles stopped along the roadway, or individuals in the area during this timeframe to contact the Santa Maria Police Department. Motorists with dash cameras who traveled this route during the specified timeframe are also encouraged to review and preserve their footage, even if they did not observe anything suspicious.
Due to the sensitive nature of this ongoing investigation, additional details are not being released at this time.
Anyone with information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Ochoa at (805) 928-3781 extension 2460.
Prepared by: Lieutenant Andy Magallon
(805) 928-3781 extension 2164
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781