Santa Maria, Calif. – A School Resource Deputy (SRD) arrested a Righetti High School student after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun on campus.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., SRD Reynoso assisted Santa Maria Police Department detectives by contacting a student at Righetti High School in connection with a Ramey warrant. The student, identified as 18-year-old Felix Alejandro Antonio-Leon, was taken into custody during the contact.

While detaining Antonio-Leon, SRD Reynoso discovered that he was in possession of a loaded handgun. He was arrested without incident and transported to the Northern Branch Jail, where he was booked for felony possession of a firearm on school grounds.

Additional charges related to the Ramey warrant are expected to be filed as part of the Santa Maria Police Department’s ongoing investigation.

This incident was addressed quickly, and at no time was there a need for protective actions such as a lockdown at the school.