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Ventura

Brothers Charged with Drug Crimes

Jose Ceja Ventura County – The range of crimes for which drug violators can be busted was demonstrated with the August 17th arrests of brothers Jose Ceja, 44, and Jesus Ceja,

Santa Barbara

“Smash & Grab” Auto Burglars Nabbed

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Public Information officer Kelly Hoover, for the past month the unincorporated areas adjacent to the City of Santa Maria have

Santa Barbara

Probationer Arrested on Weapons Charges

Ryan Brookshier SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — The Santa Barbara County Probation Department staff is tasked with assuring that those released from custody abide by the terms of their release imposed by

Ventura

K9 Captures Burglar

Yoschi, K-9 cop VENTURA — Ventura’s California Street is a powerful magnet for tourists. Lining its streets are numerous upscale retail shops and boutiques offering wares ranging from high-fashion swimsuits to

Santa Barbara

Weapons Dealer Busted

Jesus Piceno SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — 27-year-old Santa Maria resident Jesus Piceno probably won’t be residing in that city much longer. Following his recent contacts with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department

Santa Barbara

Barricaded Pellet Gun Shooter Captured

Alberto Custodio SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — With major league illegal weapons arsenals popping up throughout the northern part of Santa Barbara County, law enforcement responses to any report of “active shooter”

Ventura

Suspect Arrested After Attacking Cops with Mattress

VENTURA — In a world where criminal suspects commonly wield high-powered illegal weapons, the events transpiring on the afternoon of August 12th in a Ventura residence appears to be somewhat anomalous

Santa Barbara

Tipline Leads to Arsenal

Larry Casares SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department regularly publicizes its “Tip Line” phone number (805) 683-2724 to provide a line of communication between law enforcement and

Ventura

High Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest

Ventura County – Another reason to always look both ways when entering a light-controlled intersection–even when you have the green light right of way–became apparent on the afternoon of August 12th

Santa Barbara

Invites Cops In, Gets Busted for Drugs

Ryan Barr SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Some people simply need to watch more TV cop shows to understand the nature of law enforcement’s call to duty. The fact that when Santa Barbara