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Detectives Arrest Ashlee Buzzard on Unrelated Charges; Search for Melodee Ongoing

Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested 40-year-old Ashlee Buzzard on charges unrelated to the ongoing search for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard. Detectives learned of a recent incident where Ashlee prevented a victim from… Read more »

Updated Information in Search for Missing At-Risk Child, Surveillance Video Shared

Lompoc, Calif.  – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are releasing additional information in the ongoing search for missing at-risk 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, including a portion of the surveillance video from… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Shares Information on Proposed 72-Hour Ban on Amplified Music During Deltopia Weekend

Town Hall Scheduled for November 12 to Gather Community Input Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information about a proposed change to the County’s… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Recaps Halloween Activity in Isla Vista

Isla Vista, Calif.  – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a recap of law enforcement activity in Isla Vista surrounding Halloween activity, including the weekend prior to Halloween…. Read more »

Update in Ongoing Search for Melodee Buzzard- Investigative Focus on October 9 Travel Route

Lompoc, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are sharing additional information, a route map, and photo that includes Ashlee Buzzard in their ongoing search for missing at-risk 9-year-old Melodee… Read more »

Deputies Recover Stolen Firearm During Curfew Violation Contact in Isla Vista

Isla Vista, Calif. – Just after midnight on November 1, 2025, Sheriff’s deputies contacted a group of five juveniles and one adult at the beach access point near the 6500-block of… Read more »

Felon Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm and Narcotics

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – A traffic enforcement stop in the early morning hours of October 31, 2025, led to the arrest of a felon found in possession of a loaded… Read more »

Detectives Serve Additional Search Warrants in Ongoing Search for Melodee Buzzard

Sheriff’s detectives are sharing an update on their investigation into missing at-risk 9-year-old, Melodee Buzzard. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Sheriff’s detectives along with the FBI served follow-up search warrants… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Shares Follow-up Information on Stabbing and Officer-Involved Shooting

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are sharing results from their investigation into an assault with a deadly weapon and officer involved shooting that occurred on October 20, 2025. The call… Read more »

Sheriff’s Detectives Investigate Jewelry Store Burglary, Seek Additional Victims

Goleta, Calif. –Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a high-value burglary at a local jewelry store and are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims. Deputies responded to a report… Read more »

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