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Santa Barbara

Two Arrested in Santa Maria Late-Night Robbery-Assault

– by F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA  — February 10, 2026 – Santa Barbara County, CA Santa Maria Police Department detectives continue to investigate a late-night robbery that took

Ventura

Multicounty Sex Dispatch Operation Uncovered: 2 Arrested in California Brothel Bust

– By F. Scott Faulkner VENTURA COUNTY, CA  — A large commercial “sex dispatch operation” that spanned multiple California counties has been uncovered after a lengthy investigation that traced online

Ventura

$200K Bail for Moorpark Area Auto Burglar

– By F. Scott Faulkner MOORPARK, CA  — A series of early morning vehicle burglaries early this month has led investigators to a Santa Clarita man now facing multiple felony charges.

Ventura

Oxnard Man Arrested: Suspected of Selling Marijuana to Minors

– By F. Scott Faulkner CAMARILLO, CA  —  Oxnard resident Francisco Vega, 18,  is facing a felony charge after an investigation into illegal marijuana sales to minors that began last fall

News Santa Barbara

Convicted Felon Arrested After Santa Maria Foot Pursuit

– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA  —  Gregorio Morales, 22, of Santa Maria was taken into custody  February 12 after reportedly, running from police. According to the Santa

Ventura

Grocery Store Tequila Thief Arrested in Thousand Oaks

– By F. Scott Faulkner THOUSAND OAKS, CA   — February 4, 2026 A shoplifting attempt at a Thousand Oaks grocery store turned violent when a suspect allegedly shoved an employee

Santa Barbara

Million-dollar Bail for Sexual Abuse Suspect in Santa Maria

– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA  — January 30, 2026  Ernest James Lattimer, 79, of Santa Maria is accused of sexually abusing children for years inside a home-based

Santa Barbara

Birnam Wood Golf Course Battery Incident Ends in Arrest

– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA, CA  — January 30, 2026 A 70-year-old Carpinteria man who reportedly threatened people with a weapon at a Birnam Wood Golf Club in

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested after Embezzlement Allegations

– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA  — FEBRUARY 3RD 2026 A Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department custody sergeant is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in public funds.

Santa Barbara

Alert Customer Helps Cops Thwart Home Depot Burglary

– By F. Scott Faulkner GOLETA, CA — JANUARY 29TH 2026 Suspicious behavior in the parking lot of a Home Depot prompted a sheriff’s response that led to the arrest