Montecito, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau is releasing the name of the homicide victim from the investigation that began on Friday, May 27, 2022, in the 900-block of… Read more »
Goleta, Calif. – The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City… Read more »
Santa Maria, Calif. – Custody Deputies and a WellPath nurse successfully used naloxone on an inmate who was overdosing on fentanyl at the Northern Branch Jail. On Tuesday, July 5,… Read more »
Santa Barbara, Calif. – An inmate has been returned to custody after a brief escape that ended with a K9 apprehension. On Tuesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 6:50 p.m.,… Read more »
**Update** Duane was locate in the early evening on Friday, July 1, 2022 and is safely with his family. Thank you to everyone who was keeping an eye out for… Read more »
Santa Barbara, Calif. – On Thursday, June 30, 2022, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomed five new employees and congratulated one promotee. In a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office… Read more »
Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inmate Tattoo Removal Program at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ). On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Dr. Bernard… Read more »
Goleta, Calif. – The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride, but it is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on… Read more »
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office congratulates their Law Enforcement Explorers who participated in the 10th Annual Central Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Competition in Tracy, California. The competition was held… Read more »
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Academy. The Citizen’s Academy is an engaging and informational behind-the-scenes look at law… Read more »