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Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Carpinteria Man, Seize More Than 9 Pounds of Dangerous Drugs
Thursday 08/13/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Carpinteria man following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of over 9 pounds of dangerous drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine along with a firearm and ammunition. As part of a proactive narcotics investigation, detectives identified 41-year-old Kenneth Rivas of Carpinteria as a…
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Comprehensive Timecard Review Leads to Arrest of Second SBSO Employee
Thursday 08/06/2026
Santa Maria, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested Custody Sergeant Jeffrey Koeller following a criminal investigation that revealed he engaged in fraudulent timecard activity. On August 6, 2026, Koeller surrendered to detectives at the Santa Maria Substation at 812 W. Foster Road pursuant to an arrest warrant. He was later booked at the San Luis…
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Tuesday 08/04/2026
Lompoc, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested 46-year-old Shane Ryan Gledhill of Lompoc on 15 felony charges related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children following a nearly five-year investigation. The investigation began in November 2021, when a 17-year-old survivor came forward to report suspicious and inappropriate conduct involving Gledhill…
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Deputies Arrest Suspect For Crushing Vehicle with a Tractor
Monday 08/03/2026
Santa Maria, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Paso Robles man after he used a front loader tractor to crush a vehicle following an argument. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, at approximately 12:03 am, deputies responded to a 911 call in the 1700-block of Sinton Road in Santa Maria for a report…
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Free Child ID Kits at Sheriff's Stations Countywide
Monday 08/03/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is encouraging families to be prepared by offering free Child ID Kits at Sheriff's Office stations throughout Santa Barbara County. The kits provide parents and guardians with a simple way to record important identifying information about their child, including fingerprints, a current photograph, physical descriptors,…
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 46-year-old Shane Ryan Gledhill of Lompoc on 15 felony charges related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children following a nearly five-year investigation. Read more here:
Sheriff's Detectives Arrest Lompoc Man on 15 Felony Charges Related to the Sexual Abuse and...
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National Night Out was a great reminder of what makes Santa Barbara County special—strong partnerships, great conversations, and communities that come together. 🚔🌙
From bubbles and smiles in Santa Barbara to “magic hands” in Lompoc, we loved spending the evening connecting with residents, answering questions, and meeting so many families. 🫧 🪄✋🏼
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, and helped make National Night Out another memorable evening. We appreciate the opportunity to build relationships that make our communities stronger and safer every day.
Congratulations to Sergeant Kemp on graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)!
Over the course of this intensive program, Sgt. Kemp strengthened the leadership skills, decision-making, and professional development that help build stronger teams and better serve our community. We are proud to see our leaders continue investing in their growth and bringing that knowledge back to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Kemp on this well-earned achievement! 👏🎓💚💛
☕ Coffee, conversation, and community ☕
Join us this Saturday, July 11 from 9–11 a.m. at Gina’s Piece of Cake in Orcutt for Coffee with the Crew!
Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and spend the morning with your Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies and County Fire firefighters. No speeches, no agenda — just a chance to ask questions, share what’s on your mind, or simply say hello.
We hope to see you there! ☕🚒⭐️
When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓
Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.
📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ?
In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed.
Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.
⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA!
Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause.
SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆
Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!
🎓 Congratulations to our newest Custody Deputies!
Please join us in welcoming seven graduates of the Allan Hancock College CORE Academy to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office family. These recruits have put in the hard work, dedication, and long hours to reach this milestone, and we’re excited to see them begin their careers serving our community.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many members of the SBSO family come out to celebrate, cheer them on, and officially welcome them to the team. That support speaks volumes about the culture of this organization.
Congratulations, graduates—we’re proud to have you with us. 💚🖤👏
✂️ Ribbon cut. Partnership launched.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was proud to celebrate the grand opening of our new Montecito Office at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This innovative public-private partnership creates a closer operational presence in the community, helping improve responsiveness while strengthening relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
Thank you to our community partners and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting. We look forward to serving Montecito from this new location for years to come.
