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UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Shares ID of Decedent from Apparent Suicide at Main Jail
Thursday 11/14/2024
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Coroner’s Bureau has completed notification to the family of the incarcerated person who died of an apparent suicide at the Main Jail yesterday. The decedent is 41-year-old Cecilia Michelle Covarrubias from Santa Ynez. The cause and manner of death are pending further investigation. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to provide…
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Notice of Apparent Suicide at Main Jail
Wednesday 11/13/2024
Santa Barbara, Calif. – An incarcerated person has died at the Main Jail from an apparent suicide after being found unresponsive with a ligature around their neck. The incarcerated person had been booked at the jail on Tuesday, November 8, 2024, by the Sheriff’s Office for felonies including assault with a deadly weapon, evading a…
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Traffic Stop Results in Interrupted Kidnapping
Wednesday 11/13/2024
Montecito, Calif. – Deputies conducting a pro-active traffic enforcement stop discovered a kidnapping in progress inside the vehicle. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:43 p.m., a deputy on patrol in the area of southbound Highway 101 near Olive Mill conducted a traffic enforcement stop on an unsafe RV that was being driven with…
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Lompoc Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Tuesday 11/12/2024
Buellton, Ca. – A Lompoc man has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting in Buellton. On Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., deputies responded to Valley Station Drive for a report of a disturbance. When deputies arrived, they learned that the suspect, 35-year-old Sergio Martin Lopez Hernandez from Lompoc, yelled obscenities…
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Sheriff’s Office Showcasing Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Trunk-or-Treat Events
Friday 10/25/2024
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is excited to bring 11 incredibly decorated pumpkins to Trunk-or-Treat events throughout the County. Every Halloween, team members from across the Sheriff’s Office compete in a pumpkin decorating contest with a top prize of “Crowd Favorite” that is won by votes from the public on…
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The Coroner’s Bureau has completed notification to the family of the incarcerated person who died of an apparent suicide at the Main Jail yesterday. The decedent is 41-year-old Cecilia Michelle Covarrubias from Santa Ynez. The cause and manner of death are pending.
Notice of Apparent Suicide at Main Jail. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/notice-of-apparent-suicide-at-main-jail-2/
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Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
Big day for K9 Obi! It’s his second day on patrol AND his second birthday!!! 🎂 We got him the perfect gift for a K9 👮🏽♂️🐾 - doggy donuts! 🍩 Join us in wishing him a Happy Two’s Day. ✌🏼
Big day for K9 Obi! It’s his second day on patrol AND his second birthday!!! 🎂 We got him the perfect gift for a K9 👮🏽♂️🐾 - doggy donuts! 🍩 Join us in wishing him a Happy Two’s Day. ✌🏼
High five 🖐️ to everyone who came out to our Child ID and Coffee with a Cop event this weekend. Our Forensics team had a great time meeting you all!! ☕️👮🏽♂️
High five 🖐️ to everyone who came out to our Child ID and Coffee with a Cop event this weekend. Our Forensics team had a great time meeting you all!! ☕️👮🏽♂️