Santa Barbara, Calif. – On Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 10:57 p.m., a Sheriff’s Main Jail custody deputy and a WellPath nurse were conducting welfare checks. While checking on… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif.  –On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office honored employees and community members at an Annual Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds…. Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif. — Detectives de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Bárbara está compartiendo el nombre del oficial del Departamento de Policía de Santa María (SMPD) que… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Detectives are releasing the name of the Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) Officer who was involved in the shootings that occurred at… Read more »

Carpinteria, Calif. – Sheriff’s deputies and detectives have seized a large array of dangerous drugs from an Ojai man who overdosed in Carpinteria. On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at approximately… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Earlier today, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) recognized law enforcement officers throughout the Tri-Counties area for their efforts in keeping our streets and communities safe by… Read more »

Earlier today, Sheriff Brown joined federal authorities and law enforcement leaders at a news conference where officials announced a dozen new federal cases targeting fentanyl dealers who, in all but… Read more »

Lompoc, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new Sheriff’s Deputy (previous POST academy graduate) along with seven new Custody Deputies just prior to their graduation from… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – On Monday, May 1, 2023, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office congratulated three new sergeants on their recent promotions. In a ceremony held at the Sheriff’s… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that we have expanded the FREE Narcan distribution program to include all Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Stations. This program… Read more »