Buellton, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new interactive mapping feature on its website to help community members determine which law enforcement agency serves their… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4400 block of Hollister Avenue that resulted in a suspect brandishing a knife and… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services as a 2026 Honoree for Outstanding Contributions to Gun Violence Prevention,… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif.  – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Santa Maria man who remained in Sheriff’s Office custody while receiving medical care… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update to its September 15, 2026, notice of an in-custody death at the Northern Branch Jail. The Coroner’s… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into the 1988 homicide of Mitchell “Buster” Garcia and are again asking for the public’s help as… Read more »

Goleta, Calif. – In recognition of National Coffee with a Cop Day, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Persistent investigative work by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives has led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the 2025 sexual assault of a… Read more »