Santa Barbara
$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
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
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
