Posts From F. Scott Faulkner
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
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
$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.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
