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Wednesday 05/13/2026
Santa Ynez, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office recognized members of the agency and community during its annual Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon held on May 6, 2026. The ceremony honored exemplary service, lifesaving actions, professional excellence, and community partnership demonstrated throughout 2025. Hosted with support from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse, the annual…
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Santa Barbara County Reports Among Lowest Firearm Death Rates in California
Wednesday 05/13/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Newly finalized mortality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that Santa Barbara County continues to rank among the counties with the lowest firearm death rates in California. According to finalized CDC mortality data for 2023 comparing California counties, Santa Barbara County recorded: The 12th lowest total…
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Carpinteria Caregiver Arrested for Elder Financial Abuse
Tuesday 05/12/2026
Detectives Seeking Additional Victims Santa Barbara, Calif. – A Carpinteria man has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse, and Sheriff’s detectives are working to identify any additional victims. On April 25, 2026, a family member of an elderly care recipient in Goleta discovered suspicious activity involving the victim’s checking account,…
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Santa Barbara Man Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
Monday 05/11/2026
Detectives Seek Additional Victims Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Santa Barbara man in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying any additional victims or witnesses. Detectives began investigating after receiving a report of lewd acts involving a juvenile female that allegedly occurred…
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Goleta Holding DUI Checkpoint May 8, 2026
Thursday 05/07/2026
The Goleta Police Department, along with officers from the California Highway Patrol, will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday May 8, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Honors Personnel and Community Members at Annual Awards Ceremony, Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-county-sheriffs-office-honors-personnel-and-community-members-at-annual-awards-ceremony/
Santa Barbara County Among Lowest Firearm Death Rates in California. Follow this link to read more: https://www.sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-county-reports-among-lowest-firearm-death-rates-in-california/
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Last week, Sheriff’s Dispatchers were recognized with @sbcfire first-ever Unit Citation Award for leading the successful training and transition of all fire and AMR dispatch services to the Regional Fire Communications Center (RFCC).
Their leadership and coordination behind the scenes helped ensure a seamless shift for critical emergency services—work that makes a real difference in moments that matter most.
This week, we proudly recognize National Correctional Officers Week and honor the dedicated men and women who serve in our custody facilities with professionalism, compassion, patience, courage, and unwavering commitment. This week, members of our custody team were recognized by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors with a Resolution commemorating the week, and with a BBQ lunch celebration in appreciation of their service. 👏
As Sheriff Bill Brown shared in his message to personnel, corrections is a difficult profession that often requires staff to manage challenging and unpredictable situations with self-discipline and professionalism, while also helping provide incarcerated individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. He also recognized the many professionals who support our jail operations, including counselors, records and administrative staff, cooks, utility workers, and medical and mental health providers.
Thank you to all of our custody professionals for the remarkable care and service you provide to our community every day. 💙
#NationalCorrectionalOfficersWeek #SBSheriff
☕👮🏼 Coffee with a Cop is back in Goleta!
Join us on Tuesday, May 19 from 9–11 AM at McDonald’s in the Camino Real Marketplace for a relaxed, informal chance to connect with your local deputies.
No speeches. No agenda. Just conversation.
Whether you have questions, want to share concerns, or simply say hello, we’d love to see you there. Thanks to McDonald’s, free McCafé coffee will be provided for attendees.
📍 6900 Camino Real Marketplace Dr., Goleta
👥 Open to all community members
💚 Lighting Up Green for Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
This May, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join our community partners in the Light Up Green campaign, recognizing Mental Health Month and the importance of connection, compassion, and support.
You’ll see Sheriff’s Headquarters shining green as a reminder that no one has to face mental health challenges alone and that help is always within reach. Across the county, more than 150 locations are participating to show that together, we can create more good days for everyone.
We encourage our community to take part—check in on a loved one, start a conversation, and help reduce the stigma around mental health.
📞 If you or someone you know needs support, the Behavioral Wellness Access Line is available 24/7 at 888-868-1649.
#LightUpGreenSBC #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MoreGoodDaysTogether #SBSheriff
Custody Sergeant Jose Velasquez was recently honored with the Law and Order Individual Service Award from the Military Order of the World Wars—a distinction recognizing outstanding performance and exceptional service across law enforcement, fire and rescue, criminal justice, and public safety communities. 👏
Please join us in congratulating Custody Sergeant Velasquez on this well-earned recognition of his distinguished career in public service
A moment from last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting as our dedicated dispatchers were recognized with a resolution honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 📞💛
This week, we celebrate the voices behind the scenes—our dispatchers who provide calm, critical support in moments of crisis and serve as the vital link between our community and first responders.
Behind every call, every response, and every safe outcome… there’s a dispatcher making it happen.
Today, our deputies took a moment to say thank you to the voices on the other end of the line—our lifeline. 💛📞
#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #ThankYouDispatch
One arrest so far at Deltopia, and it’s just about noon as Soltopia events are getting underway. This is a noticeably different start compared to past years. Deputies are out and about, and we’re hoping this sets the tone for a safe and fun weekend. Make good decisions, look out for each other, and help us keep things moving in the right direction.
