Santa Barbara County Manhunt for Armed and Dangerous Subject

Buellton - October 22nd, 2008

Jose Navarro is wanted for shooting at an inhabited dwelling, evading in a reckless manner, and vehicle theft out of Monterey County.

On 10-21-2008 during an attempted traffic stop on Santa Rosa Road, west of Buellton, the driver of a 1982 Chevrolet pickup truck (CA 2D97303) failed to yield and a pursuit evolved.  During the pursuit it was determined the vehicle was stolen out of Monterey County.  The 10851 suspect was identified by Monterey County Sheriff’s Office as Jose Navarro who was reported to be armed and dangerous.  The suspect turned into Alma Rosa Winery, 7250 Santa Rosa Road and fled from the vehicle on foot.  Due to significant dust created during the pursuit on the dirt road, the suspect was not observed by the pursuing deputy.  A search of the area failed to locate the suspect and a .22 caliber rifle was located in the vehicle.

Navarro is on active Santa Barbara County probation for assault with a deadly weapon within the County of Santa Barbara but is listed as transient.  The probation office has had no contact with Navarro since they were assigned his case.

Please contact Deputy Doughty of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department with any information regarding Jose Navarro’s whereabouts. (805)686-5000, (805)681-4100.

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