Kraig Pakulski / Sunday, January 18, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Santa Maria police arrest teen for firearm possession SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria police arrested a 17-year-old boy for firearm possession just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. SMPD officers noticed underage drinking complaints and found several teens drinking near a car in the mall parking structure of 120 E. Main St. One teen fled inside the car before SMPD officers stopped the car and arrested the 17-year-old for firearm possession and other charges. The post Santa Maria police arrest teen for firearm possession appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article California Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops to Get Homelessness Funds Next Article 2 trains derail in southern Spain, leaving at least 5 dead, more than 20 injured Print 24 Rate this article: No rating Tags: NewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsSanta Maria - Lompoc - North County Please login or register to post comments.