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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2024 Crime Stats
Monday 04/14/2025
Overall Part 1 Crime and Property Crime Rates Continued to Decrease, while Part 1 Violent Crime increased Slightly Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released the 2024 crime statistics for the communities it serves. Throughout the year, the Sheriff’s Office compiles information about crimes occurring within the areas served by…
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Monday 04/07/2025
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released preliminary figures from the unsanctioned Deltopia spring break event in Isla Vista, which took place from Friday, April 4, 2025, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. During this time, law enforcement and partner agencies issued 485 citations and made 84 arrests. Additionally, 3 DUI arrests were made at…
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Selling Marijuana to Minors
Thursday 04/03/2025
Santa Maria, Calif. – Detectives from the Cannabis Compliance Team have arrested a Santa Maria man for marijuana sales to minors. This arrest followed an investigation that began in January 2025, when a parent contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report that her child had purchased nicotine vapes from through the social media app, Snapchat. Through…
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Important Tips for 2025 Deltopia Weekend
Wednesday 04/02/2025
Isla Vista, Calif. – As we approach the unsanctioned festival weekend known as Deltopia, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to share some important tips with attendees. Deltopia is known for attracting large crowds to the Isla Vista area, impacting residents and first responders. To ensure safety,…
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Beware of Deltopia Party Ticketing Scam
Tuesday 04/01/2025
Isla Vista Calif. – As Deltopia weekend approaches, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is alerting partygoers to a growing scam targeting those looking to join the festivities. A ticketing app is offering prepaid tickets for parties in Isla Vista, but the Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone that these paid parties violate local laws…