Santa Barbara
Two “Known Gang Members” Members Arrested in Separate Incidents
SANTA MARIA, CA — August 30, 2026 — In two separate incidents in August, two “known gang members” were arrested in Santa Maria with weapons. The first encounter began just
Arson Investigation Leads To Arrest in Santa Maria Vehicle Fire Incident
SANTA MARIA, CA — August 31, 2026 — A late-night vehicle fire in a Santa Maria parking lot led to an arson investigation and the arrest of a local man on
Suspected Santa Maria Cocaine Dealer Arrested with Loaded Gun
SANTA MARIA, CA — August 17, 2026 — A Santa Maria man was arrested on multiple charges, including cocaine, stolen merchandise and a loaded gun. A traffic stop on the afternoon
Carpinteria Narcotics Dealer Busted with 9 Pounds of Drugs
CARPINTERIA, CA — August 13, 2026 — A Carpinteria man suspected of possessing narcotics for sale has been arrested pursuant to a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s investigation that led to
$100K Bail for Sheriff’s Dept. Sergeant Busted for Falsifying Overtime
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – August 6, 2026 – A months-long investigation into overtime records at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a second custody
$500K Bail for Filmmaker Facing Charged with Sexual Abuse
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA — August 5, 2026 – A five-year investigation into the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of minors has resulted in the arrest of a Lompoc man
Cannabis Burglary Crew Arrested in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, CA – August 1, 2026 – A months-long investigation into two burglaries at the same Carpinteria-area cannabis farm has resulted in felony arrest warrants for 17 adult suspects, with
Paso Robles Man Arrested for Attack with a Tractor
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – August 3, 2026 – A dispute in rural Santa Maria escalated into a dangerous attack just after midnight on August 1. Levi Gaze, 38, of Paso
Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Assault with a Knife
By F. Scott Faulkner July 17, 2026 – Santa Barbara, CA. An assault victim sought treatment at a local fire station, eventually leading to the arrest of his assailant. On
Santa Barbara Robbery: $100K Bail for Necklace Theft
SANTA BARBARA, CA — July 16th 2026 — An alleged robbery of a necklace turned violent, resulting in one arrest. Hundreds of shoppers and tourists were strolling Santa Barbara’s downtown
