Category: General

Santa Maria, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an incarcerated individual who died at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ) after being found unresponsive in his cell…. Read more »

Goleta, Calif. – A DUI driver and the passenger in the vehicle have both been arrested following a crash into a residence.  On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 11:38… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif. – On Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office received a request from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to provide mutual aid… Read more »

Santa Maria, Calif. – On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit, in partnership with Allan Hancock College, celebrated 55 incarcerated students who successfully completed college courses at… Read more »

Carpinteria, Calif.  – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested an Oak View woman for over $750,000 in fraud. Detectives began their investigation in February of 2025, when an organic… Read more »

Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives from the Cannabis Compliance Team are sharing information about an investigation and encouraging parents to review their children’s social media for illicit online drug sales. Detectives… Read more »

Isla Vista, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a report of a robbery that occurred in the 6800-block of Fortuna Road. On Tuesday, May 18, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m.,… Read more »

Montecito, Calif. – A suspect has been taken into custody after violently attacking a stranger inside a private residence and barricading himself from deputies. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at… Read more »

Santa Barbara, Calif  – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team was honored at the Board of Supervisors meeting this morning with a proclamation designating May 2025… Read more »