Kraig Pakulski / Sunday, February 15, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Parolee arrested after pursuit in Santa Maria SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a man on parole after a car pursuit Saturday just before 6:00 p.m. near Newlove Avenue and McLleland Street. The SMPD tried a traffic stop and the driver did not yield before going through the city at high speeds. SMPD officers identified the man on parole and found him at an apartment complex on Skyway Drive. SMPD then used a K-9 unit after multiple attempts to extricate the man from his car. After treatment for his K9 injuries, SMPD officers then charged the man with felony evading and resist and delay. The post Parolee arrested after pursuit in Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article A wet and blustery President’s Day ahead, Monday Feb 16th forecast Next Article Kate Hudson Lights Up the Night at SBIFF Tribute Print 22 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsSanta Maria - Lompoc - North County Please login or register to post comments.