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Fentanyl Smuggling Attempt Thwarted at NBJ

Santa Maria, Calif. – Custody Deputies at the Northern Branch Jail have thwarted an attempt to smuggle dangerous drugs into the facility. On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Custody Deputies initiated… Read more »

UPDATE: In-Custody Death at Main Jail

Santa Barbara, Calif. –  The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is providing further details regarding the in-custody death at the Mail Jail on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The deceased inmate has… Read more »

Notice of In-Custody Death

Santa Barbara, Calif. – An inmate has died at a local hospital after being found unresponsive at the Main Jail. The inmate had been booked at the jail on Thursday, August… Read more »

Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon After Standoff

Goleta, Calif. – Deputies have safely arrested a suspect for an assault with a deadly weapon after an hours-long standoff. At approximately 7:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the area… Read more »

Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Five New Custody Deputies

Lompoc, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomed five new Custody Deputies upon their graduation from the Allan Hancock CORE Custody Deputy Academy. On Friday, August 25, 2023,… Read more »

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Providing Mutual Aid to Maui

Santa Barbara, Calif. – Late last week, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office received a law enforcement mutual aid request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, on behalf… Read more »

Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day

On Monday, August 21st, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by continuing to take action with Project Opioid, a diverse coalition of community… Read more »

Two Victims Stabbed in Isla Vista Have Non-Life Threatening Injuries

On Sunday, at approximately 12:20 am, deputies responded to a report of a stabbing in the 6600 block of Sueno Road in Isla Vista. Deputies learned two male victims were… Read more »

TRUTH Act Forum Set for August 22

Discussion to focus on access provided to federal immigration authorities (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Santa Barbara County residents are invited to participate in a community forum about a California law… Read more »

Mail Jail Escape Attempt Thwarted

Santa Barbara, Calif. –  An apparent escape attempt was stopped at the Main Jail on Monday night. On July 31, 2023, at approximately 8:44 p.m., custody deputies observed five unescorted inmates in… Read more »

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