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Detectives Serve Additional Search Warrants in Ongoing Search for Melodee Buzzard
Thursday 10/30/2025
Sheriff’s detectives are sharing an update on their investigation into missing at-risk 9-year-old, Melodee Buzzard. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Sheriff’s detectives along with the FBI served follow-up search warrants at the home of Ashlee and Melodee Buzzard in the 500-block of Mars Avenue, as well as a storage locker and the rental car that…
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Sheriff’s Office Shares Follow-up Information on Stabbing and Officer-Involved Shooting
Wednesday 10/29/2025
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are sharing results from their investigation into an assault with a deadly weapon and officer involved shooting that occurred on October 20, 2025. The call began at 2:39 pm at Ralph’s grocery store in the 5100-block of Hollister Avenue as a report of a suspect actively assaulting a victim with…
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Sheriff’s Detectives Investigate Jewelry Store Burglary, Seek Additional Victims
Wednesday 10/29/2025
Goleta, Calif. –Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a high-value burglary at a local jewelry store and are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims. Deputies responded to a report of a burglary at Baroness Jewelers in the 5700-block of Calle Real on August 16, 2025. Through their investigation, detectives believe the crime occurred in…
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Friday 10/24/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are releasing an updated timeline and recently obtained surveillance images as they continue their search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. The investigation began on October 14, 2025, when a school administrator reported Melodee’s extended absence. Deputies responded to her residence in the 500-block of Mars Avenue in Lompoc, where they…
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Update to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resulting in Officer Involved Shooting
Wednesday 10/22/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into an assault with a deadly weapon that resulting in an officer involved shooting. The call began at 2:39 pm at Ralph’s grocery store in the 5100-block of Hollister Avenue as a report of a suspect actively assaulting a victim with a…
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Felon Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm and Narcotics. Read more here:
Felon Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm and Narcotics – Santa Barbara...
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✅ UPDATE: 9-1-1 SERVICE RESTORED
The recent 9-1-1 outage affecting Santa Barbara County has been fully resolved. Residents can now call 9-1-1 as normal for emergencies.
Thank you for your patience and to all the agencies who worked quickly to restore service.
🚨 AT&T 911 OUTAGE – LOCAL 911 NUMBERS 🚨
If you're an AT&T wireless user in Santa Barbara County and need 911, call your local agency direct.
📱 TEXT 911 still works countywide. ❌ DO NOT test 911.
We’ll announce when AT&T restores service.
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🎃 It’s time to pick your favorite pumpkin! Our team got creative for this year’s pumpkin decorating contest — now it’s your turn to decide the winner!
👇 Vote by commenting the number or name of your favorite pumpkin below.
🕛 Voting closes at noon on Halloween (October 31), and we’ll announce the winner that afternoon!
#PumpkinContest #HalloweenFun #sbsheriff
🎃👻 Our Community Resource Deputies and Sheriff’s Explorers had a spooktacular time this weekend in Orcutt! 🚓🍬
We loved seeing all the creative costumes, handing out candy, and connecting with families in such a fun and festive way. 🧡
#Orcutt #SBSO #SheriffsExplorers #SBSheriff
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee, 6560 Pardall Road in Isla Vista. ☕️👮🏽♀️
Last Friday, Undersheriff Bonner and Chief Custody Deputy combined their culinary talents and cooked their way to glory tonight at the Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff, held at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Their delicious concoction, combining Chief Vinny Wasilewski’s Wagu beef chili with Undersheriff Craig Bonner’s perfectly smoked beef brisket, took First Place AND they also won the award for the Best Chili Name - “Last Stand Chili,” in honor of their pending retirements.
Kudos to our dynamic duo! 🏆
☕💬 Thanks to everyone who joined us for Coffee with a Cop at McDonald’s this morning! We loved the chance to share a cup of coffee, good conversation, and community connection. 💛👮♂️
#CoffeeWithACop #SBSheriff #SantaBarbaraCounty
💙🤝 Join us for Faith & Blue this October! These gatherings bring neighbors and deputies together for conversation, connection, and community.
📍 South County
Santa Barbara Community Church
1002 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara
📅 Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 North County
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
4725 S. Bradley Rd, Orcutt
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
☕ Free coffee & light refreshments provided.
All are welcome—come build trust, break down barriers, and strengthen community together!
#FaithAndBlue #CommunityStrong #SBSheriff
🚓 Week 1 of the Community Academy is off to a strong start! Participants dove into the History of the Sheriff’s Office and got an overview from Sheriff Bill Brown himself. ✅ The evening wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Northern Branch Jail—an eye-opening experience into daily operations.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the coming weeks! #SBSheriff #CommunityAcademy #BehindTheBadge
🔬✨ Happy National Forensic Science Week! ✨🔬
This week, our talented Forensics Team was out in the community inspiring the next generation of scientists and investigators. 🧪👩🔬👨🔬 They visited three local schools to share what it’s like to turn curiosity into a career and how their work helps keep Santa Barbara County safe.
💡 From fingerprints to DNA, our forensic experts show students that science can solve mysteries and change lives.
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #Forensics #SBSheriff #Community
