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Northern Branch Jail Earns National Accreditation for Correctional Health Care
Thursday 07/09/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that the Northern Branch Jail has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), recognizing the facility’s commitment to providing high-quality health services that meet nationally accepted standards for correctional health care. The Northern Branch Jail officially received…
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Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Providing Methamphetamine to a Minor
Wednesday 07/08/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – An investigation that began in May has resulted in the arrest of a Santa Barbara man for providing a controlled substance to a juvenile. In May 2026, Sheriff’s detectives began an investigation involving 50-year-old Jeffrey Kyle Snyder of Santa Barbara. During the investigation, detectives learned that Snyder met a 17-year-old female…
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Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives Arrest Three Following Fatal Overdose Investigation
Wednesday 07/01/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested three suspects on felony narcotics charges following an intensive investigation into the fatal suspected overdose that claimed the life of a young woman in Goleta. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 11:33 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive female…
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Thursday 06/18/2026
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying additional survivors following the arrest of a Santa Maria man accused of using social media and messaging applications to contact and exploit minors. On May 28, 2026, Sheriff's detectives began an investigation into allegations that 20-year-old Edward…
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for June 18th
Tuesday 06/16/2026
The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on June 18th focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for…
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects on felony narcotics charges following an intensive investigation into the fatal suspected overdose that claimed the life of a young woman in Goleta. Read more here:
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Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Santa Maria Man for Online Exploitation of Minors; Additional Survivors Sought. Read more here:
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☕ 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.
🎓 Congratulations to our eight newest academy graduates! 👏
After months of hard work, determination, and dedication, these recruits have successfully completed the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy and are one step closer to serving our community. 💚⭐
We were proud to have so many members of the SBSO family there to celebrate this important milestone and welcome them to the team. 🤝
Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, and best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your law enforcement careers! 🚔
Sheriff Bill Brown was honored to recognize Noah Moctezuma Cortez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America.
As a member of Troop 87 in Orcutt, Noah demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and dedication through years of hard work and commitment. For his Eagle Scout service project, Noah refurbished the kindergarten playground at Patterson Road Elementary School, creating a lasting benefit for local students and the community.
Congratulations, Noah, on this remarkable accomplishment and for embodying the values of service, leadership, and community involvement. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.
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