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Man arrested in Santa Maria after gang-related fight leads to firearm discovery

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A 27-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested Saturday after a reported gang-related fight at Preisker Park.

Santa Maria police responded to 2400 N. Preisker Lane at 6 p.m. on Saturday after reports of a physical altercation between suspected gang members.

Officers say they arrived and detained multiple people showing physical signs of recent fighting. During a car search, officers found a concealed firearm. The suspect was then taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail.