Sheriff’s Detectives Continue Investigation into 1988 Homicide of Mitchell “Buster” Garcia

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 »

Coffee with a Cop Returns to Goleta for National Coffee with a Cop Day

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 »

Sheriff’s Detectives Make Arrest in 2025 Sexual Assault Investigation

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 »

Chief Deputy Kevin Huddle Sworn In as President of California Peace Officers’ Association

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Chief Deputy Kevin Huddle has been sworn in as president of the California Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA), assuming a… Read more »

Secure Their Future with the Proper Car Seat

Goleta, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Goleta Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car… Read more »

Notice of In-Custody Death

Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old incarcerated man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Northern Branch… Read more »

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Announces 1988 Cold Case Investigation Reopened

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives have re-opened a 1988 cold case homicide investigation. In February 1988, human remains were found in the mountain range above Santa Barbara…. Read more »

Santa Barbara County First Responders Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11

Santa Barbara, Calif. –  Local first responders, community members and elected officials gathered this morning at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens to mark the 25th anniversary of the… Read more »

Solvang Deputies Remind Park Visitors of Leash Requirements

Solvang, Calif. –The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while visiting City of Solvang parks…. Read more »

Man Arrested Following Felony Assault Incident Near Highway 101

Montecito, Calif. –Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man following a felony assault incident near a homeless encampment along Highway 101. On Thursday, September 3, 2026 at approximately 8:17… Read more »