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Inmate Successfully Resuscitated at Northern Branch Jail
Tuesday 04/16/2024
Santa Maria, Calif. – An inmate found unresponsive at the Northern Branch Jail has been successfully resuscitated after an apparent overdose. On Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 7:44 p.m., a Custody Deputy at the Northern Branch Jail discovered an inmate who was unresponsive in a housing cell. The Custody Deputy called for medical assistance…
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Invitation to Community Engagement Meeting
Wednesday 04/10/2024
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an on-line community engagement meeting to discuss funding, acquisition, and use of SBSO’s equipment that is considered military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Time: 10:00 am Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 233 399 032 129 Passcode: 7JfiCQ Or call in…
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One Arrested at City of Goleta DUI Checkpoint
Tuesday 04/09/2024
On April 6, 2024, one male was arrested for DUI as a result of a traffic collision at the DUI Checkpoint. There were three citations issued for being unlicensed drivers and one person was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license. There were 846 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint and 310 were screened. …
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Monday 04/08/2024
Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is releasing preliminary numbers related to the unsanctioned spring break event in Isla Vista known as Deltopia. The Deltopia weekend this year started on Friday, April 5, 2024, and ended on Sunday, April 7, 2024. During this time, the Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies issued…
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Important Tips for Deltopia Weekend Visitors to Isla Vista
Thursday 03/28/2024
Isla Vista, Calif. – As we approach the unsanctioned festival weekend known as Deltopia, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to share some important tips with visitors. Deltopia is known for attracting large crowds to the Isla Vista area, impacting residents and first responders. Based on hazards from previous years, the Sheriff’s Office…