Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Santa Maria Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Battery Near High School

Headline from Nooz Hawk

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery of a female student Friday afternoon near the Santa Maria High School campus. Shortly before 1 p.m., Santa Maria Police Department officers were dispatched for a report of a sexual battery near the school, Sgt. Andy Brice said.

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Santa Maria Police respond to sexual battery near Santa Maria High School (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police took a man into custody after he inappropriately touched a female high school student just before 1:00 p.m. Friday near Santa Maria High School. The 25-year-old approached the student and assaulted her before fighting with several bystanders trying to …

  2. Nooz Hawk

    Santa Maria Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Battery Near High School (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Nooz Hawk's feed description

    A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery of a female student Friday afternoon near the Santa Maria High School campus. Shortly before 1 p.m., Santa Maria Police Department officers were dispatched for a report of a sexual battery near the school, Sgt. Andy Brice said.