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Important Evacuation Road Closure Information
Tuesday 01/15/2019
Due to the configuration of the Evacuation Areas aligning with creeks and channels, road control points will be limited. Nevertheless, the evacuated areas are closed. Law enforcement will be using roving patrols to protect property and enforce the closures. Anyone in these areas who does not belong will be questioned. Those who live adjacent to…
EVACUATION ORDER for Areas Below Sherpa/Whittier and Thomas Burn Areas
Monday 01/14/2019
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION ORDER due to the approach of a rainstorm the National Weather Service forecast to be capable of producing debris flows in Santa Barbara County below burn areas. The evacuation order is in effect from Tuesday January 15, 2019 commencing at 10:00 AM. This evacuation order…
Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder After Struggle with Deputies in Isla Vista
Saturday 01/12/2019
At approximately 2:00 p.m. yesterday, January 11, 2019, the Community Resource Deputy and Isla Vista Foot Patrol deputies were doing community outreach to the homeless population to provide information about shelter services due to the impending inclement weather expected. While in Pelican Park located in the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive, they also contacted…
Suspect Wanted for Home Invasion Robbery Near Lompoc
Saturday 01/12/2019
At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, January 12, 2019, an unknown suspect rang the doorbell at a residence in the Lasalle Canyon Road area near Lompoc. The 65-year-old victim, who was home alone, went to the front door, but could not see the suspect through the peephole. The suspect stated he was with the Sheriff’s…
Friday 01/11/2019
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the death of an inmate. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on January 5, 2019, 52-year-old Jose A. Curiel of Santa Maria was transported from the Santa Barbara County Jail to a local hospital due to a medical condition. He was hospitalized and treated for an ongoing medical condition. …
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