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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 »

Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Los Angeles Man for Sexual Abuse of Care Home Patients

Goleta Calif.  – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Los Angeles man accused of sexually abusing vulnerable adults while working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The investigation began on November… Read more »

Notice of In-Custody Death at Hospital

An incarcerated person who was found unresponsive in his cell was transported to an area hospital, where he has died. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, custody… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for Community Academy

Santa Barbara, Calif.  – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for our upcoming Community Academy, an engaging, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement in Santa Barbara County…. Read more »

Isla Vista Man Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Isla Vista Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident in connection with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation… Read more »

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Employees and Recognizes Promotions, Including New Executive Leadership Appointments

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office today welcomed two new employees and recognized the promotion of twelve members of the organization during a ceremony underscoring the… Read more »

Storm-Related Death Investigation Near North San Marcos Road

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Multiple public safety agencies responded to a storm-related water rescue on North San Marcos Road that tragically resulted in the death of an adult male. At… Read more »

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