SANTA MARIA, CA – A 17-year-old male on probation for prior weapons violations was arrested after Santa Maria Police responded to reports of a laser being pointed at vehicles and pedestrians.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Lolita. During the investigation, they contacted the teen in the area. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered two loaded handguns, three loaded AR-15-style assault rifles, multiple high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. The recovered firearms included serialized, unserialized, and defaced weapons.
The 17-year-old was arrested for multiple weapons violations and booked into Juvenile Hall.
The Santa Maria Police Department urges anyone with information regarding illegal firearms or other crime tips to contact SMPD Communications at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2277 or leave anonymous tips at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2677.
