Santa Barbara
Stabbing Suspect Caught in Homeless Encampment Incident
Photo: Donald Lowe Santa Barbara – On June 29th someone violently attacked and stabbed a 29-year-old transient in the stomach at a Goleta homeless encampment. As a result, the ensuing
K9 Cop Nabs Fleeing Gang-bangers
Photo: Omar Marquez Santa Barbara – Fleeing gang-bangers learned that they were no match for a K9 cop. It began when SBPD cops on routine patrol received a call for
$150K Bail for Peeping Stalker
Photo: Raymond Kelly Santa Barbara County – Residential video surveillance cameras are becoming more and more widespread. For starters, they are useful in protecting homeowners from crime. In addition, they’re
5 Arrested in Meth Bust
Photo: Abraham Morales SANTA BARBARA – The SBSD announced five arrests resulting from a meth bust recently. Repeated citizen complaints of suspicious activity came in concerning a home just yards
4 Arrests in Orcutt Probation Search for ‘Disruptive Activity’
Photo: Michael Fortier Santa Barbara County – The SBSD Compliance Response Team performed a probation search at an Orcutt residence on June 26th. The Special Investigations Bureau and the Santa Maria Sheriff’s
Speeding Ticket Leads to Counterfeiting Busts
Photo: Jennifer Howard, Lauren Freeman, Jordyn Naona Santa Barbara County – A deputy stopped a car for speeding and ended up making three counterfeiting busts. Why would anyone drive around
Fast Police Response Catches Midnight Prowler
Photo: Salvador Navarro Santa Barbara County – Recently a midnight prowler unsuccessfully visited Carpinteria. The City of Carpinteria is truly a “small town.” It is a place where everyone feels
Check Kiter Caught Via Social Media
Photo: Ramirez in the Act Santa Barbara -SBSD announced the arrest of a “check kiter” who was caught thanks to help from a social media platform. Generally speaking, by now
Barricaded in Beachfront Mansion, Arrested
Photo: Brandon Wayne Cheek Santa Barbara – He barricaded himself until the SBSD arrived. But first, a little basckstory. It’s a one mile-long stretch of two-lane road between Montecito and
Transient Arrested After a School Lock Down
Photo: Ellwood Elementary School GOLETA – Recent headlines detail the horrors of mass shootings at multiple schools across the country. Any perceived threat to the safety of students on school
