The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is warning community members about an increase in fraudulent phone calls where scammers pose as officials and attempt to pressure victims into paying money…. Read more »

Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Studio City man on multiple felony sexual assault charges stemming from an incident at a fraternity party in Isla Vista earlier this year. In April… Read more »

As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the Goleta Police Department reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif. – On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit and Allan Hancock College celebrated a major academic achievement for 63 incarcerated students at the Northern… Read more »

The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday August 15, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint… Read more »

Goleta, Calif. –  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) successfully thwarted an elaborate scam operation on August 4, 2025, in the 500 block of Pine Avenue in the city… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a West Hollywood man who posed as a luxury car executive and scammed victims out of thousands of dollars with false promises… Read more »

Isla Vista, Calif. – At approximately 11:11 am, Sheriff’s detectives located 85-year-old Sonia Lang Crestfield who was reported as an at-risk-missing person on July 14, 2025. Sadly, she was found deceased in… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – ** Updated July 23, 2025 ** Phone service including 911 and non-emergency lines to the Sheriff’s Office Communication Center have been restored. The outage that began… Read more »