Latest news
-
Isla Vista Man Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Wednesday 01/14/2026
Isla Vista Calif. โ Santa Barbara County Sheriffโs detectives have arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident in connection with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation began on December 5, 2025, after detectives received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The information was generated through…
-
Friday 01/09/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. โ The Santa Barbara County Sheriffโs Office today welcomed two new employees and recognized the promotion of twelve members of the organization during a ceremony underscoring the Sheriffโs Officeโs longstanding commitment to service, professionalism, and leadership. โOur office has a proud tradition ofย Keeping the Peace Since 1850,โ Sheriff Bill Brown said. โWhether…
-
Storm-Related Death Investigation Near North San Marcos Road
Saturday 01/03/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. โ Multiple public safety agencies responded to a storm-related water rescue on North San Marcos Road that tragically resulted in the death of an adult male. At approximately 11:58 a.m., family members called 911 to report that an adult male had been swept intoย Maria Ygnacio Creek. Fire personnel and law enforcement immediately…
-
Ashlee Buzzard Arrested for Murder of Daughter Melodee Following Discovery of Remains in Utah
Tuesday 12/23/2025
Lompoc, Calif. โ Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced today that the remains of Melodee Elani Buzzard, a 9-year-old child reported missing from the Lompoc area in October 2025, have been located in a rural area outside of Caineville, Utah, and that her mother, Ashlee Lynn Buzzard, has been arrested for her murder. On…
-
Sheriffโs Office Hosts Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt
Wednesday 12/10/2025
Orcutt, Calif. โ The Santa Barbara County Sheriffโs Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:00am โ 11:00 a.m. at Ginaโs Piece of Cake, 205 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt. This informal gathering gives residents an opportunity to meet with deputies, ask questions, share…

CountyofSB.org























