Santa Barbara
Transient Seeking Warmth Becomes Arsonist
Santa Barbara- With local nighttime temperatures currently at near record seasonal lows, a local transient has been arrested and stands accused of setting a structural fire in an Eastside commercial building.
Police Seek Info in New Year’s Day Vehicle Shooting
SANTA MARIA – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting an unoccupied car multiple times on New Year’s Day. Early New Year’s
Police Seek Info in New Year's Day Vehicle Shooting
SANTA MARIA – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for shooting an unoccupied car multiple times on New Year’s Day. Early New Year’s
Perjury Arrest in Gang-Related Trial
SANTA MARIA – Police arrested a woman who testified during a recent street-gang trial for lying on the witness stand. Diana Perez Escobedo, 37, was arrested on Dec. 27 and
Man Arrested for Firing Gun Inside Santa Maria Home
SANTA MARIA – Police arrested a man Thursday night on suspicion of attempted murder after responding to a domestic disturbance call in the area of South Lincoln. Officers were dispatched
Bad Neighbor Burglar Busted
Santa Barbara County – With an obvious taste for a wide variety of valuables—or simply indiscriminate in acquiring anything that may have resale value—Jeremy Smith, 34, was arrested in the early
Hit-&-run Killer Arrested Playing Bingo
Santa Barbara County – State Route 154, known in the area as San Marcos Pass Road, runs from Santa Barbara through the Santa Ynez Valley to Los Olivos before re-connecting with
Hit-&-run Killer Arrested Playing Bingo
Santa Barbara County – State Route 154, known in the area as San Marcos Pass Road, runs from Santa Barbara through the Santa Ynez Valley to Los Olivos before re-connecting with
Man Leads Police on Pursuit Through Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA – A routine traffic stop turned into a high-speed pursuit late last week that ended with the driver’s arrest. Santa Maria police officers attempted to stop Sergio Benny
Holiday Season Meth Dealer Busted
Santa Barbara – Television Cable Network AMC’s “Breaking Bad” may be the stuff of fiction, but it’s not a far stretch from the truth when it comes to the volumes of
