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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

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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

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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

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On Parole for Robbery, Shoplifter Charged with Ten Crimes

Photo: Morgan under arrest Santa Barbara County – The suspect was on parole for robbery and in possession of a stolen car. One would think he would be somewhat circumspect

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Cold Case “Night Stalker” Killer Arrested

Photo: Joseph James DeAngelo Santa Barbara County – Local area law enforcement leaders breathed a sigh of relief on the afternoon of April 24th when notice was received by the

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Montecito Heroin Dealer Arrested

Photo: Pedro BarajasGo straight to the heart of the  Santa Barbara County – The unincorporated area of Montecito, renowned as one of the most upscale residential communities in the country

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Burglary Trio Tracked and Busted

Photo: Juan Jose Rodriguez Santa Barbara County – The City of Solvang, renowned for its Danish heritage and the best butter cookies on the planet, is the sort of tourist

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Bungling Bostonian Burglar Busted

Photo: Joseph Rose Goleta – The fine art of burglary requires a certain degree of careful planning, a modicum of situational awareness, and reasonably good luck…all elements apparently absent in

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Inmate Charged with Assault on Custody Officer

Photo: Thunderhawk Gutierrez Santa Barbara County – Even the most cursory reading of the best-selling yet imaginary guidebook “How to Behave While You’re in Jail” may have given 28-year-old Santa

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Woman Arrested for ADW in Supermarket Parking Lot

Photo: Julia Di Sieno SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — There is no argument against the truth that driving through your neighborhood shopping center or supermarket parking lot requires a good deal