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Public’s Help Sought in Search for Missing At-Risk Child
Wednesday 10/15/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing at-risk child, 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. The investigation began on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a school administrator reported Melodee’s prolonged absence. Deputies attempted to contact Melodee and her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, at their home in the 500-block of Mars Avenue,…
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Sheriff’s Office Team Takes Top Honors at Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff
Tuesday 10/14/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Undersheriff Craig Bonner and Chief Custody Deputy Vinny Wasilewski took home top honors at the Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff, held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. The duo impressed judges and attendees alike…
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Longtime Search and Rescue Volunteer Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Tuesday 10/14/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Nelson Trichler, a 44-year veteran of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary dedication to others. The award was presented at the Santa Barbara Search and Rescue Foundation’s fundraising barbeque held at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western…
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Detectives Investigating Stabbing in Isla Vista - Witnesses Encouraged to Come Forward
Thursday 10/09/2025
Isla Vista, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fight that took place shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive. Two adult men were stabbed during the incident and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Both are expected to recover. Detectives believe several suspects were…
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Coffee With a Cop in Isla Vista
Wednesday 10/08/2025
Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee, 6560 Pardall Road in Isla Vista. This informal gathering gives residents an opportunity to meet with deputies, ask questions, share…