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On May 29, 2026, SMPD officers responded to the 800 block of W. McElhaney Avenue after receiving reports of a male firin...
05/30/2026

On May 29, 2026, SMPD officers responded to the 800 block of W. McElhaney Avenue after receiving reports of a male firing a handgun in front of the residence.

Officers established containment around the residence and members of the SMPD Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) responded. Following a surround-and-callout operation, a male juvenile exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.

During the investigation, officers located a G***k 22 handgun with an obliterated serial number in the juvenile’s bedroom. Officers also determined the juvenile was involved in a similar incident on May 28, 2026 where witnesses reported seeing a male walking in the area and firing a shot from a handgun.

The juvenile was arrested for multiple fi****ms-related charges and was booked into Juvenile Hall.

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria wouldn’t be complete without the Rodeo Parade 🎺🐎The event is hosted by the San...
05/27/2026

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria wouldn’t be complete without the Rodeo Parade 🎺🐎

The event is hosted by the Santa Maria Elks Lodge Club. This tradition brings marching bands, cultural performances, decorated floats, equestrian groups, and western pride to the heart of the City. It’s a celebration of Santa Maria's vaquero (cowboy) roots that dates back to the early 1800's.

📚History Fun Fact: Mexico declared their independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821, where the Santa Maria Valley became part of Mexico. Land grants were given to former Mexican soldiers where the first town in the valley was called La Graciosa, future site of the Orcutt area. Later through the Mexican-American War, California ceded to the United States in 1848. The Santa Maria Valley was occupied by cattle ranchers which is why the City has roots to Rodeo Days and Santa Maria-style barbecue. A notable ranchero was Don Juan Pacifico Ontiveros who bought the Rancho Tepesquet. Don Juan named his house Santa Maria, after Mary, Mother of Jesus and is credited with naming the Santa Maria Creek, later known as the Santa Maria River.

⛔The parade will move South from the start position on Broadway and end to the right of Enos Drive at the Broadway intersection.

🚨 Traffic Unit will be roving throughout the parade; some units will be at Broadway and Morrison, Broadway and Cook, Broadway and Stowell, and City Rangers will also be patrolling throughout the parade.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰Parade starts at 10:00 AM, streets will close from 8AM-12PM
📍 Parade starts at Broadway and Main

☀️Come early to grab your spot along the route

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El Rodeo de los Elks de Santa María, en Santa María, no estaría completo sin el Desfile del Rodeo 🎺🐎

El evento es organizado por el Santa Maria Elks Lodge Club. Esta tradición lleva bandas de música, espectáculos culturales, carrozas decoradas, grupos ecuestres y el orgullo del oeste al corazón de la ciudad. Es una celebración de las raíces vaqueras de Santa María que se remontan a principios del siglo 1800's.

📚Dato curioso de historia: México declaró su independencia del Imperio español en 1821, y el Valle de Santa María pasó a formar parte de México. Se otorgaron concesiones de tierras a antiguos soldados mexicanos, y la primera ciudad del valle se llamó La Graciosa, futura sede de la zona de Orcutt. Más tarde, tras la Guerra México-Estadounidense, California fue cedida a los Estados Unidos en 1848. El Valle de Santa María fue ocupado por ganaderos, razón por la cual la ciudad tiene sus raíces en los Días del Rodeo y la barbacoa al estilo de Santa María. Un ranchero notable fue Don Juan Pacífico Ontiveros, quien compró el Rancho Tepesquet. Don Juan llamó a su casa Santa María, en honor a María, la Madre de Jesús, y se le atribuye haber bautizado al arroyo Santa María, más tarde conocido como el río Santa María.

⛔El desfile se desplazará hacia el sur desde el punto de partida en Broadway y terminará a la derecha de Enos Drive, en la intersección con Broadway.

🚨La Unidad de Tráfico de estará patrullando a lo largo del recorrido del desfile; algunas unidades estarán en Broadway y Morrison, Broadway y Cook, Broadway y Stowell, y los Guardaparques de la Ciudad de también patrullarán durante todo el desfile.

🗓 Sábado, 30 de mayo
⏰El desfile comienza a las 10:00 a. m., las calles estarán cerradas de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.
📍 El desfile comienza en Broadway y Main
☀️Llega temprano para conseguir tu lugar a lo largo del recorrido

Today, several of our officers completed the “Murph” workout in honor of Memorial Day and the men and women who made the...
05/26/2026

Today, several of our officers completed the “Murph” workout in honor of Memorial Day and the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Named after Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, the Hero WOD “Murph” includes:

• 1-mile run
• 20 rounds of:
 5 pull-ups
 10 push-ups
 15 air squats
• 1-mile run

More than a physical challenge, Murph is a tribute to sacrifice, resilience, and the determination to keep pushing forward when things get difficult.

We are proud of our officers for taking part in this tradition and honoring the true meaning of Memorial Day through grit, teamwork, and remembrance.

Today, we remember the fallen.

Freedom is never free.

Huge thank you to everyone who showed up last night at the Swiss for Tip-A-Cop! ❤️Our community never fails to show its ...
05/22/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who showed up last night at the Swiss for Tip-A-Cop! ❤️

Our community never fails to show its support for events like these, and because of your generosity we were able to raise an amazing $4,547 for our local Special Olympics programs.

We are truly grateful for the community and their continued support. 👮‍♂️🏅

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨Join us for 🎉 National Night Out 🎉
An evening full of food, music, games, and family fun for all ages!...
05/21/2026

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨

Join us for 🎉 National Night Out 🎉
An evening full of food, music, games, and family fun for all ages!

📅 August 4
📍 Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and come enjoy a fun night with the community! 💙


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🚨 ¡Reserva la fecha! 🚨
Acompáñanos a 🎉 National Night Out 🎉

¡Una tarde llena de comida, música, juegos y diversión familiar para todas las edades!

📅 4 de agosto
📍 Santa Maria Fairpark 937 S. Thornburg St. Santa Maria, CA 93454
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM

¡Trae a tu familia, amigos y vecinos, y ven a disfrutar de una noche divertida junto a la comunidad! 💙

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Officers responded to a reported shooting near Best Buy, located at 2326 S. Bradley Rd. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at app...
05/20/2026

Officers responded to a reported shooting near Best Buy, located at 2326 S. Bradley Rd. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at approximately 7:15 p.m. The Gang Suppression Team located evidence confirming the incident and quickly developed investigative leads. A coordinated search involving K9 officers and drone support led to the arrest of three documented gang members near the intersection of S. Russell and W. Boone St. The arrestees were discovered to be on probation. Investigators recovered two fi****ms connected to the incident.
 
Anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the incident is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at (805) 928-3781 extension 1605 or our anonymous hotline at (805) 928-3781 extension 2677.
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Policías del Departamento de Policía de Santa María respondieron a un reporte de un tiroteo cerca de la tienda Best Buy, localizada en 2326 S. Bradley Rd. el Sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, aproximadamente a las 7:15 de la noche. El Equipo de Supresión de Pandillas localizó pruebas que confirmaban el incidente y rápidamente obtuvo pistas para la investigación.
 
Una búsqueda coordinada, que contó con la participación de policías caninos (K9) y apoyo de drones, condujo al arresto de tres miembros documentados pandilleros cerca de intersección
la de S. Russell y W. Boone St. Todos ellos se encontraban bajo probación. Los investigadores también recuperaron dos armas de fuego vinculadas al incidente.
 
Se pide que cualquier persona que haya presenciado el incidente o tenga información que comunique con el Departamento de Policía de Santa María al (805) 928-3781, ext. 1605, o a nuestra línea anónima de denuncias al (805) 928-3781, ext. 2677.

April was all about awareness, inclusion, and giving back 💙⚾️A huge thank you to everyone who purchased an Autism Awaren...
05/20/2026

April was all about awareness, inclusion, and giving back 💙⚾️

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased an Autism Awareness Patch during Autism Awareness Month. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $2,375, which has been donated to the Santa Maria Westside Little League Challengers.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community in helping create opportunities for all. 💙⚾

🚨 MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-ol...
05/16/2026

🚨 MISSING JUVENILE ALERT 🚨

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Juliana Isaias-Santiago.

Juliana is described as a Hispanic female, 5’3” tall, approximately 120 lbs, last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. She is accompanied by her 8-month-old baby girl.

They were last seen near Tommie Kunst Junior High School.

If you have seen Juliana or know of their whereabouts, please contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781 ext. 2277 immediately.

Please share to help bring them home safely.

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