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Detectives Seeking Additional Survivors in Child Abuse Case
Tuesday 04/29/2025
Goleta, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are sharing information from a child abuse investigation and seeking additional survivors. In August of 2024, detectives began investigating a report of lewd acts with a child under the age of 10 that occurred in 2002. Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 51-year-old Martin Efrain Barajas. On March…
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Cannabis Compliance Team Arrests Suspect for Sales to Minors Using Social Media
Monday 04/28/2025
Santa Maria, Calif. – Detectives from the Cannabis Compliance Team have arrested a Santa Maria man for illicit marijuana sales as well as a weapons violation. Detectives began their investigation in early March, when they found indications on social media that a subject was selling illicit marijuana in the Santa Maria area. Based on their…
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Deputy Hernandez Honored with National Law and Order Outstanding Performance Award
Monday 04/21/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Sheriff Lizbett Hernandez was honored last Thursday with the Military Order of World Wars, Colonel George C. Woolsey Chapter 113 National Law and Order Outstanding Performance Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Deputy Hernandez’s exceptional service, dedication, and impact both…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2024 Crime Stats
Monday 04/14/2025
Overall Part 1 Crime and Property Crime Rates Continued to Decrease, while Part 1 Violent Crime increased Slightly Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released the 2024 crime statistics for the communities it serves. Throughout the year, the Sheriff’s Office compiles information about crimes occurring within the areas served by…
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Monday 04/07/2025
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released preliminary figures from the unsanctioned Deltopia spring break event in Isla Vista, which took place from Friday, April 4, 2025, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. During this time, law enforcement and partner agencies issued 485 citations and made 84 arrests. Additionally, 3 DUI arrests were made at…
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Suspect Arrested for Domestic Violence and Warrants Following Brief Standoff. Read more here:
Suspect Arrested for Domestic Violence and Warrants Following Brief Standoff – Santa Barbara County...
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Cannabis Compliance Team Arrests Suspect for Sales to Minors Using Social Media. Read more here:
Cannabis Compliance Team Arrests Suspect for Sales to Minors Using Social Media – Santa Barbara...
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for coffee with a cop in Orcutt! We enjoyed connecting with the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for coffee with a cop in Orcutt! We enjoyed connecting with the community.
Join us for Coffee with a Cop ☕️ 🚔 - Saturday November 30, 2024, from 10a-12p at @ourelement 4890 Bethany Drive in Orcutt. Hope to see you there!!!
Join us for Coffee with a Cop ☕️ 🚔 - Saturday November 30, 2024, from 10a-12p at @ourelement 4890 Bethany Drive in Orcutt. Hope to see you there!!!
Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.