Santa Barbara
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
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
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
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
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
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