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Ventura

Identity Thief Returns to Scene of Crime

Manuel Rosales VENTURA COUNTY — The old saying that “criminals always return to the scene of the crime” may not be so far-fetched after all. That myth was validated for Ventura

Santa Barbara

Repeat Offender Repeats Eight Times More

Justo Bueno Palacios SANTA BARBARA — In an uncharacteristic expression of personal and professional frustration, members of the Santa Barbara Police Department have commented on the May 29th arrest of Justo

Ventura

Ventura County Man Arrested for Murder of Father

Peter Owen VENTURA COUNTY — This coming Father’s Day will undoubtedly be a sad reminder for the family of 23-year-old Peter Owen, who allegedly shot his 50-year-old father, Aleric Owen, to

Santa Barbara

Bikers Busted for Drugs and Guns

Robert Miller and Russell Gillette Santa Barbara County – Weekend gatherings of “outlaw” motorcycle gangs at public venues have a way of attracting the attention of law enforcement, a principle once

Ventura

DUI Court Stakeout Nets Four Arrests

Ventura – All those driving motor vehicles in the State of California do so with the understanding that driving is not an individual right under any legal provision, but is, rather,

Ventura

Girl Vandalizes Cop Cars

Melonie Hernandez VENTURA COUNTY — Whether one is a supporter of local law enforcement or not—occasionally the case until one requires the services of a cop—it’s never a good idea to

Ventura

“Catch Me If You Can” Graffiti Vandal Gets Caught

Aaron Riis-Vestergaard Ventura County – If you’re going to run around your local community using cans of spray pain to mark your territory, it might not be a great idea to

Santa Barbara

Hunt for Fugitive Leads to His Gang’s Arrests

Andrew Navarro and David Tinoco SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — As if Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department personnel weren’t busy enough preventing crime, apprehending those actively perpetrating crime, and chasing those who

Santa Barbara

Robbery Suspect in Wetsuit Eludes Cops…Twice

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — When it comes to evading arrest, 24-year-old burglary and robbery suspect Mario Perez Saldivar, a resident of Lompoc, is nothing if not resourceful and tenacious. His saga

Santa Barbara

He Ran, But Couldn’t Hide

Rudy Ramos and Angelina Tejada SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — In a clear demonstration of just how long the Long Arm of the Law truly is, Santa Barbara County Sheriffs, marshalling resources