On the evening of July 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM, a Santa Maria Police officer conducting proactive patrol in a residential neighborhood contacted a juvenile known to be on probation near the intersection of Golden and Sunset.
During the encounter, the officer discovered a loaded handgun concealed in the juvenile’s waistband.
The juvenile was taken into custody without incident and subsequently booked into Juvenile Hall on weapon-related charges.
This arrest is part of the Santa Maria Police Department’s ongoing efforts to remove illegal firearms from individuals prohibited by law from possessing them.
Community members with information related to weapon crimes are encouraged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2277 or provide tips anonymously by calling (805) 928-3781 ext. 2677 (COPS).
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