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Sheriff’s Office Requests Continued Grant Funding for OHV Enforcement

Santa Barbara, Calif.  –  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is seeking grant funding to provide continued patrols and enforcement of areas where illegal off-road vehicles are being used. The… Read more »

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Highlights Online Safety and Sextortion Awareness for Internet Safety Day

In recognition of Internet Safety Day on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families, teens, and caregivers that online exploitation can happen to anyone—and… Read more »

*Unsanctioned* Deltopia Weekend: What You Need to Know

Laws, Enforcement, and 2026 Ordinance Update The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is sharing important information about Deltopia weekend, including what the event is, how laws will be enforced, and… Read more »

Detectives Share Suspect Information for Cannabis Burglary

Sheriff’s detectives are releasing additional information about the suspects arrested on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in connection with a burglary investigation. The adult suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abraham Bustos of… Read more »

Ongoing CNA Sexual Abuse Investigation Leads to New Information and Survivor Reports

Goleta, Calif.  –  Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into a Los Angeles man accused of sexually abusing vulnerable adults while working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and have… Read more »

Deputies Arrest Three After Early-Morning Cannabis Farm Burglary

Carpinteria, Calif.  – Sheriff’s deputies have arrested three suspects in connection with a burglary at a cannabis farm. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 2:57 a.m., deputies were dispatched… Read more »

Deputies Arrest Three Suspects Following Suspicious Activity at Home Depot

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three suspects after responding to a report of suspicious circumstances at Home Depot in the 6900-block of Marketplace drive. A concerned customer called Sheriff’s… Read more »

Custody Sergeant Arrested for Fraud Following Criminal Investigation

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 »

Carpinteria Man Arrested After Barricade Incident at Golf Course

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 Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse; Detectives Seek Additional Survivors

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 »

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