Saturday, January 28 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-01-28 22:59:44 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - At a 2pm news conference, Santa Maria Police Chief Danny Macagni outlined what happened early Saturday morning during an attempted arrest of one of his officer who was being investigated for an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 1:24 AM EST2013-01-29 06:24:33 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - In the aftermath of the Covarrubias shooting, Santa Barbara District Attorney's office began an investigation, likely one of the most unique and tragic cases in the county's history. TheMore >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - In the aftermath of the Covarrubias shooting, Santa Barbara District Attorney's office began an investigation, likely one of the most unique and tragic cases in the county's history. TheMore >>
Monday, January 28 2013 9:08 PM EST2013-01-29 02:08:53 GMT
SANTA MARIA - Much has changed in the City of Santa Maria since the tragic shooting of Santa Maria Police officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. by fellow officers who were trying to arrest him while he was onMore >>
One year ago a tragic SMPD officer-involved shooting killed fellow officer Albert Covarrubias Jr.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-08-02 15:20:41 GMT
SANTA MARIA - After the controversial shooting death of on-duty Santa Maria Police officer Albert Covarrubias Junior by a fellow officer in January, followed by a union vote of no confidence in his leadershipMore >>
City Manager Rick Haydon announces decision following meeting with Macagni on Wednesday.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 8:20 PM EDT2012-08-01 00:20:23 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The video is from a security camera in a building near the shooting scene and was used by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department in its official investigation of the shooting lastMore >>
Grainy, black and white video captured scene of January's deadly shooting.More >>
Monday, June 25 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-06-26 00:42:54 GMT
SANTA MARIA - One of the more surprising allegations in the claim for damages by the Covarrubias Family attorney is kidnapping. "We have made claims as we seem them from an outside perspective", saysMore >>
Family attorney says claim for damages casts wide legal net in shooting death of SMPD Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr.More >>
Wednesday, June 20 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-06-20 15:59:58 GMT
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney is expected to announce sometime this week her results in the officer involved shooting that killed Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Junior.More >>
District Attorney Joyce Dudley has released her findings in the officer involved shooting that killed Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Junior.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 12:53 AM EDT2012-06-20 04:53:31 GMT
SANTA MARIA - The Santa Barbara County District Attorney says the deadly shooting of Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. last January was justified. Nowhere in DA Joyce Dudley's 18-pageMore >>
Albert Covarrubias Jr. was killed on duty last January by a fellow officer while resisting arrest for allegedly having sex with a 17 year old girl.
Thursday, May 3 2012 12:52 AM EDT2012-05-03 04:52:12 GMT
SANTA MARIA - It's been more than three months since Santa Maria Police Officer Albert Covarrubias Jr. was shot and killed by a fellow officer while on duty. Santa Maria Police have said CovarrubiasMore >>
Demonstrators protest outside City Hall demanding greater accountability from City Council.More >>
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Watch the 2pm news conference regarding the early Saturday morning officer involved shooting. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting. Watch the entire news conference right here.
Here is a portion of the Santa Maria Police Department news release regarding the shooting:
The Santa Maria Police Department had been conducting an internal criminal Investigation against one of their own members of the department, a police officer, for allegations of sexual misconduct against a minor. That investigation became apparent to the officer being investigated while he was on-duty and it was necessary to make an arrest of the officer. As officers attempted to affect the arrest, the officer struggled with the arresting officers, drew his weapon, and fired. In response, one officer on scene fired at the suspect officer hitting him once.
The officer was transported to Marian Medical Center where life-saving measures were conducted. Although diligent attempts were made to save the officer, he passed away from the injury.
The Santa Maria Police Department is deeply saddened by this tragic loss and has expressed condolences to the family of the officer. The name of the deceased officer is being withheld pending complete notification of family members.
Santa Maria Police Kill One of Their Own: Watch The Full News ConferenceMore>>
Saturday, January 28 2012 12:36 PM EST2012-01-28 17:36:36 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - An officer-involved shooting in Santa Maria early Saturday morning leaves one officer dead. The Santa Maria Police Department says it had been conducting an internal criminal Investigation against one of it's officers for allegations of sexual misconduct against a minor and when they tried to make an arrest, the officer drew his gun and fired on Police who then fired back.More >>
Saturday, January 28 2012 11:18 AM EST2012-01-28 16:18:29 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Police have shut down part of Broadway street between Alvin and Bunny early Saturday morning. Officers on scene investigating an incident that occurred before 3 A.M.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:40:27 GMT
Dear Jon - Tina wrote to me and asked, "Dear Jon, who paid for Tibor Karsai's RV, was it taxpayer money?" We went to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department to get some answers. This whole TiborMore >>
Dear Jon - Tina wrote to me and asked, "Dear Jon, who paid for Tibor Karsai's RV, was it taxpayer money?" We went to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department to get some answers. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:35:59 GMT
Photo Courtesy: Cinda Price
LOMPOC, Calif.- A stone pine tree collapsed Tuesday afternoon on the 200 block of South H Street crushing a parked truck. Crews believe strong winds most likely caused the tree to fall. FortunatelyMore >>
LOMPOC, Calif.- A stone pine tree collapsed Tuesday afternoon on the 200 block of South H Street crushing a parked truck.More >>
