On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 2218 hours, Officers responded to a call for service at a residence in the City. When they arrived, a large amount of drugs and money were discovered. Investigators with the Gang Suppression Team (GST) responded and sought a search warrant. The eventual search revealed multiple indications that the drugs were being packaged and sold by the residents of the location. In addition, there were small children in the home. Officers arrested 33 yr old Alejandro Moreno Francisco, 25 yr old Cristobal Hernandez Munoz, and 28 yr old Juan Felipe Garcia Luis for conspiracy (182 PC) possession of a controlled substance for sale (11387 HS), and child endangerment (273A(A) PC). All three arrestees are residents of Santa Maria.
Prepared by: Sergeant Andy Brice
Santa Maria Police Department
(805) 928-3781 ext. 2277
