Isla Vista, Calif. – Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a burglary at the Isla Vista CoOp Community Grocer and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. On Saturday, February… Read more »
UPDATE 2/3/25: We have reached our limit for this Citizens Academy. Please stay tuned for information on our next Academy. Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office… Read more »
Montecito, Calif. – A Montecito man was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm following a shooting that left a victim with serious injuries. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at… Read more »
The Goleta Police Department would like to inform residents of California’s new law, Assembly Bill 413, known as the “California Daylighting Law” that went into effect on January 1, 2025…. Read more »
Santa Barbara, Calif. – California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath), in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office, has made remarkable strides in the Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) program at the county jail,… Read more »
Carpinteria, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) arrested a Carpinteria man after he donned a ballistic vest and threatened deputies. This case began on Monday, January 6,… Read more »
On Tuesday December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:02 pm deputies and other emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at the intersection of Hollister Av and Magnolia… Read more »
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 17 The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 people were… Read more »
Goleta, Calif. – A Santa Barbara man has been arrested for theft of Christmas trees from a local nursery. On Monday, December 9, 2024, deputies were informed that a suspect… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office Reminds the Community- In case of an Emergency, Call If You Can – Text If You Can’t
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community that they have the option to send text messages to 9-1-1 during emergencies when… Read more »