Goleta Holding DUI Checkpoint June 5, 2026

The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday June 5, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint… Read more »

Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Fifth and Final Suspect in 2025 Juvenile Homicide Case

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested the fifth and final suspect connected to the homicide of a 17-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed on April 30, 2025, near… Read more »

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for June 3rd

The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on June 3rd focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at… Read more »

Sheriff’s Detectives Make Two Arrests During Internet Crimes Against Children Operation

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in separate investigations involving online crimes against children as part of a broader collaborative effort targeting… Read more »

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for May 27th

The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on May 27th focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at… Read more »

Burglary Suspects Arrested in Evacuation Order Zone of Foothill Fire

Cuyama, Calif. – Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects from Taft for theft related charges following a residential burglary in an evacuation order zone impacted by the Foothill Fire. On Thursday,… Read more »

Military Equipment Annual Reports & Community Presentation

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a community presentation to share required annual military equipment reports with the public. All Santa Barbara County… Read more »

Goleta Man Arrested for Farren Road Fire

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Goleta man in connection with an arson investigation related to the Farren Road vegetation fire. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at… Read more »

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 Crime Stats:

Overall Part 1 Crime and Property Crime Rates Continued to Decrease  Along with a Reduction in Violent Crime   Santa Barbara, Calif.  –  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has… Read more »

157 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law

Santa Barbara, Calif.: In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department and the Buellton Police Department Traffic Units issued 157 citations during… Read more »