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Sheriff’s Office Honors Exemplary Performance in 2024

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office honored employees and community members at an Annual Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon held at the Santa Ynez… Read more »

Notice of In-Custody Death

Santa Maria, Calif. – An incarcerated individual has died at the Northern Branch Jail after being found unresponsive in her cell. The incarcerated individual was an adult female who had… Read more »

Santa Maria Man Arrested for Illicit Marijuana Sales

Santa Maria, Calif.  – Cannabis Compliance Team detectives have arrested 25-year-old Apolinar Ordaz from Santa Maria for illicit marijuana sales. On Thursday, March 13, 2025, detectives served search warrants in… Read more »

Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Soliciting a Minor

Goleta, Calif. – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Barbara man for arranging to meet with a minor for the purpose of lewd acts. At approximately 3:35 p.m., deputies responded to… Read more »

Don’t Rely on Luck: Be Smart, Choose a Sober Way to Go This St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17, 2025, and is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. However, as the festivities often include alcohol, the Goleta Police… Read more »

Deputies Search for Armed Burglar – Residents Asked to Shelter in Place

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary where the suspect fled with a stolen firearm, prompting a request for area residents to shelter in their homes. On… Read more »

Father and Son Arrested for Lewd Acts, Additional Survivors Sought

Santa Maria, Calif.  – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested 64-year-old Mark Pearse, and his 34-year-old son Allen Pearse from Santa Maria for lewd acts committed against a child. Allen Pearse was… Read more »

Detectives Arrests Suspect in Possession of 180 Grams of Heroin

Lompoc, Calif. – Detectives from the Compliance Response Team (CRT) arrested a Lompoc man found in possession of a large quantity of heroin. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, CRT Detectives… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Requests Continued Grant Funding for OHV Enforcement

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is seeking grant funding to provide continued patrols and enforcement of areas where illegal off-road vehicles are being used. The… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying IV CoOp Burglar

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 »

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