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Detectives Share Update in Search for Missing At-Risk Child

Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, sharing an update in the case, and refreshing their request for the public’s assistance. With the assistance… Read more »

Public’s Help Sought in Search for Missing At-Risk Child

Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing at-risk child, 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. The investigation began on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Team Takes Top Honors at Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Undersheriff Craig Bonner and Chief Custody Deputy Vinny Wasilewski took home top honors at the… Read more »

Longtime Search and Rescue Volunteer Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Nelson Trichler, a 44-year veteran of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary… Read more »

Detectives Investigating Stabbing in Isla Vista – Witnesses Encouraged to Come Forward

Isla Vista, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fight that took place shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive. Two… Read more »

Coffee With a Cop in Isla Vista

Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to… Read more »

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Goleta Police Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians. On average, a pedestrian is… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to Upcoming Faith & Blue Events

Santa Barbara County – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to join two upcoming Faith & Blue events this October. These gatherings offer an opportunity for… Read more »

Goleta Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrest of Victim’s Son

Goleta, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic death of a Goleta woman and has arrested her son in connection with the case. On Sunday,… Read more »

Domestic Violence Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms

Goleta, Calif. – On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 5:48 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the 6200-block of Avenida Gorrion. The victim… Read more »

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