Stabbing Incident Under Investigation nixle.us/FWE4P

Santa Maria Courthouse: report of an explosion.  Please avoid the area. Scene has not been deemed safe.  More info to follow.

CLOSURE: Due to a law enforcement investigation of a bomb explosion at the nearby #SantaMaria Superior Court this morning, Santa Maria City Hall, Finance Department, City Attorney's Office, Santa Maria Public Library, and Recreation and Parks Department are closed for today.

Time of call is 8:48. We have two reports of non- life threatening injuries.  One person of interest detained immediately. Scene remains active.  Please continue to avoid the area.

Subject who is detained is an adult male.  Explosion was from an intentionally set improvised explosive device.

A press conference is scheduled for 4 pm today at the upper parking lot of the Santa Maria Library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria, Ca.

REOPENING: It will be business as usual Thursday morning at all City of #SantaMaria departments that closed Wednesday due to the law enforcement investigation at the nearby Santa Maria Courthouse. The City thanks its customers for their understanding during this incident.

PRESS RELEASE: sbsheriff.org/santa-maria-ma…

Suspect arrested for arson and vandalism local.nixle.com/alert/11253879…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ODIN 🐾💙🎉 Our SMPD K-9 turns 5 years old today! May he have a paw-some day today! Best wishes from your team!

SMPD Makes Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case local.nixle.com/alert/11275791/

Shooting Investigation Update: local.nixle.com/alert/11275919/

SMPD Arrests Suspect in Stabbing Incident nixle.us/FXWS7

Shooting Investigation - Arrests Made nixle.us/FXXN9

Missing Person Investigation nixle.us/FYRKR

SMPD Investigates Homicide nixle.us/FZ9SB

Sometimes, a small gesture means the world. 💙 #CommunityFirst #KindnessMatters #SMPD #SantaMariaPD

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