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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 »

Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

UPDATE 2/3/25: We have reached our limit for this Citizens Academy. Please stay tuned for information on our next Academy.  Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office… Read more »

Montecito Man Arrested for Negligent Discharge of a Firearm

Montecito, Calif. – A Montecito man was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm following a shooting that left a victim with serious injuries.  On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at… Read more »

New State Daylighting Law

The Goleta Police Department would like to inform residents of California’s new law, Assembly Bill 413, known as the “California Daylighting Law” that went into effect on January 1, 2025…. Read more »

Medications for Addiction Treatment Program Improvements at County Jails

Santa Barbara, Calif. – California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath), in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office, has made remarkable strides in the Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) program at the county jail,… Read more »

Special Enforcement Team Arrests Carpinteria Man for Elder Abuse, Threats, and Obstruction

Carpinteria, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) arrested a Carpinteria man after he donned a ballistic vest and threatened deputies. This case began on Monday, January 6,… Read more »

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