Santa Barbara
Knife-Wielding, Surf Shop Robber Caught
By F. Scott Faulkner Santa Barbara, CA — Santa Barbara police arrested a man on the evening of March 10, 2025 in connection with a robbery at a local downtown
Female Bank Robber Nabbed
By F. Scott Faulkner Santa Barbara County, CA – Bicycle riding bank thief arrested in Santa Barbara. On February 11, 2025, Santa Barbara police responded to a robbery at Mechanics
Sting Operation Nets Child Predator
By F. Scott Faulkner Santa Barbara County, CA – Adam Escarcega, 34, of Santa Barbara, was arrested on the afternoon of March 17 in the city of Goleta on felony charges
$1 million Bail for Repeated Robberies
By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA, CA — A Carpinteria man was arrested on March 8 in connection with a series of robberies southern Santa Barbara County following a multi-agency
Burglar Caught in House with Child Inside
By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA — A Santa Maria man was arrested after breaking into a home while a child was inside alone, prompting an immediate police response.
Father and Son Arrested on Lewd Acts & Rape Charges
By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA — Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Santa Maria father and son on multiple felony charges related to lewd acts
Million-dollar Bail after Assault of Family Member
— By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA — A 22-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested Monday following a standoff with law enforcement after being sought in connection with a
Armed Standoff in Santa Barbara Ends with Woman’s Arrest
— By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA CA — A 46-year-old Santa Barbara woman was arrested on the morning of February 13th following a two-hour standoff with police on State
School Official Charged with DUI, Resisting Arrest
— By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA, CA — A high-ranking Santa Maria Joint Union High School District administrator has been charged with three misdemeanor counts, including driving under the
8-hour Standoff Ends with Arrest
By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA, CA — A 47 year old Santa Barbara man, Donovan Madden, was arrested after an 8-hour-long standoff with police. At approximately 8 a.m. January
