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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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, 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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