Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended an arson suspect with a sword while Santa Barbara County firefighters battled the blaze set by the suspect. On Wednesday,… Read more »

Carpinteria, Calif. – A mother and daughter duo have been arrested for nearly 20 years of theft totaling over $550,000 in embezzled funds. In February 2025, Sheriff’s detectives began investigating… Read more »
The Goleta Police Department will conduct two traffic safety operations on Friday May 16th from 1 pm to 6 pm and Monday May 19th from 12 pm to 5 pm… Read more »
The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday May 16, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint… Read more »

Goleta, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Goleta man for several felony child sex crimes and are reaching out to the public to identify additional survivors and provide safety… Read more »
The Goleta Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign… Read more »

Goleta, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Lompoc man for sexual battery and are reaching out to attempt to identify additional survivors associated with the suspect. On Sunday, May… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage members of the press to attend the H. Thomas Guerry Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 8,… Read more »

In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department Traffic Unit issued 100 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated… Read more »
The Goleta Police Department is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking for commuting, exercise or recreation, making… Read more »