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Santa Barbara County First Responders Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11
Friday 09/11/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Local first responders, community members and elected officials gathered this morning at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The remembrance ceremony brought together the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire…
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Solvang Deputies Remind Park Visitors of Leash Requirements
Tuesday 09/08/2026
Solvang, Calif. –The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while visiting City of Solvang parks. In response to concerns and requests received from community members regarding off-leash dogs in City parks, Solvang deputies will be increasing education and reminders about…
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Man Arrested Following Felony Assault Incident Near Highway 101
Friday 09/04/2026
Montecito, Calif. –Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man following a felony assault incident near a homeless encampment along Highway 101. On Thursday, September 3, 2026 at approximately 8:17 pm, deputies responded to the area near southbound Highway 101 and the Sheffield Drive on-ramp after receiving a 911 call reporting that a woman was…
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Missing Shafter Man Found Deceased Near Main Jail
Friday 08/28/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a missing Shafter man who was found near the Main Jail Administration building on Thursday, August 27, 2026. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a custody staff member contacted Sheriff’s Dispatch after discovering what appeared to be a person beneath brush on…
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Sheriff’s Investigation Thwarts School Threat, Explosive Devices Recovered
Wednesday 08/26/2026
Orcutt, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Behavioral Sciences Unit (BSU) Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT), working with Sheriff’s detectives, have thwarted a potential school threat and recovered two explosive devices during a multi-day investigation involving a juvenile in the Orcutt area. The investigation began on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, when deputies received a report…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man following a felony assault incident near a homeless encampment along Highway 101. Read more here:
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man following a felony assault incident near a homeless encampment along Highway 101.
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a missing Shafter man who was found near the Main Jail Administration building on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Read more here:
Missing Shafter Man Found Deceased Near Main Jail – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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National Night Out was a great reminder of what makes Santa Barbara County special—strong partnerships, great conversations, and communities that come together. 🚔🌙
From bubbles and smiles in Santa Barbara to “magic hands” in Lompoc, we loved spending the evening connecting with residents, answering questions, and meeting so many families. 🫧 🪄✋🏼
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, and helped make National Night Out another memorable evening. We appreciate the opportunity to build relationships that make our communities stronger and safer every day.
Congratulations to Sergeant Kemp on graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)!
Over the course of this intensive program, Sgt. Kemp strengthened the leadership skills, decision-making, and professional development that help build stronger teams and better serve our community. We are proud to see our leaders continue investing in their growth and bringing that knowledge back to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Kemp on this well-earned achievement! 👏🎓💚💛
☕ Coffee, conversation, and community ☕
Join us this Saturday, July 11 from 9–11 a.m. at Gina’s Piece of Cake in Orcutt for Coffee with the Crew!
Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and spend the morning with your Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies and County Fire firefighters. No speeches, no agenda — just a chance to ask questions, share what’s on your mind, or simply say hello.
We hope to see you there! ☕🚒⭐️
When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓
Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.
📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ?
In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed.
Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.
⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA!
Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause.
SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆
Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!
🎓 Congratulations to our newest Custody Deputies!
Please join us in welcoming seven graduates of the Allan Hancock College CORE Academy to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office family. These recruits have put in the hard work, dedication, and long hours to reach this milestone, and we’re excited to see them begin their careers serving our community.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many members of the SBSO family come out to celebrate, cheer them on, and officially welcome them to the team. That support speaks volumes about the culture of this organization.
Congratulations, graduates—we’re proud to have you with us. 💚🖤👏
✂️ Ribbon cut. Partnership launched.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was proud to celebrate the grand opening of our new Montecito Office at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This innovative public-private partnership creates a closer operational presence in the community, helping improve responsiveness while strengthening relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
Thank you to our community partners and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting. We look forward to serving Montecito from this new location for years to come.
