Author: Raquel Zick

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Custody Sergeant following a criminal investigation that revealed significant timecard fraud. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, detectives arrested… Read more »

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Carpinteria man Tuesday afternoon following a brief barricade situation at Birnam Wood Golf Club. On January 27, 2026, deputies were called to the… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif.  –  Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Santa Maria man on multiple felony charges related to the sexual abuse of children and are urging any additional survivors to… Read more »

Goleta Calif.  – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Los Angeles man accused of sexually abusing vulnerable adults while working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The investigation began on November… Read more »

An incarcerated person who was found unresponsive in his cell was transported to an area hospital, where he has died. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, custody… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for our upcoming Community Academy, an engaging, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement in Santa Barbara County…. Read more »

Isla Vista Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident in connection with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office today welcomed two new employees and recognized the promotion of twelve members of the organization during a ceremony underscoring the… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – 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… Read more »

Lompoc, Calif. – 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,… Read more »