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As a way to help protect tribal members and Santa Ynez Valley residents, Sheriff’s deputies are assigned to patrol the Chumash Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indian Reservation and surrounding area. As per an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians that went into effect on January 1, 2015, deputies are contracted to provide law enforcement services on the reservation and surrounding Santa Ynez Valley. The deputies work out of an office located in the Tribal Administration Building.
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The Community Resource Deputy (currently vacant) is dedicated to providing ongoing community policing services to the tribe and serves as an ambassador with the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley community. She acts as a liaison with tribal, business and community organizations. Deputy Celeste Johnson is the Mitigation Deputy who also patrols the community and assist with crime prevention efforts. The focus of her position is to mitigate the potential for public safety problems, such as those related to alcohol consumption and crime prevention efforts.
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Tribal Administration Building
100 Via Juana Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Mailing Address:
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
PO Box 517
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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Goleta Man arrested for Attempted Murder and Stalking. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/goleta-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-and-stalking/
Man Cited for Trespassing After Jumping Fence Into Jail Perimeter While Eluding ICE. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/man-cited-for-trespassing-after-jumping-fence-into-jail-perimeter-while-eluding-ice/
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A moment from last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting as our dedicated dispatchers were recognized with a resolution honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 📞💛
This week, we celebrate the voices behind the scenes—our dispatchers who provide calm, critical support in moments of crisis and serve as the vital link between our community and first responders.
Behind every call, every response, and every safe outcome… there’s a dispatcher making it happen.
Today, our deputies took a moment to say thank you to the voices on the other end of the line—our lifeline. 💛📞
#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #ThankYouDispatch
One arrest so far at Deltopia, and it’s just about noon as Soltopia events are getting underway. This is a noticeably different start compared to past years. Deputies are out and about, and we’re hoping this sets the tone for a safe and fun weekend. Make good decisions, look out for each other, and help us keep things moving in the right direction.
If you’re heading to Isla Vista for Deltopia weekend, plan ahead. This map shows the approximate areas for County noise ordinance enforcement, the sanctioned Soltopia event, plus road and beach closures.⚠️
Have fun, look out for your friends, and help keep the weekend safe for everyone. 🚓☀️🌊
Last week, Deputy Danny Skall was named Public Safety Officer of the Year by the Carpinteria Lions Club. 🏆🦁
Fun fact: His father, retired Sergeant Mike Skall, received this same award in 1998.
Congratulations, Danny — well deserved! 👏🚓
The work of the Bomb Squad is painstaking and methodical, requiring extreme patience, specialized training, and attention to detail. These deputies are called when situations are at their most dangerous, and their careful, deliberate approach is what keeps everyone safe.
Out in Cuyama, things look a little different. 🌄
Our Cuyama substation is staffed by resident deputies — meaning they don’t just patrol this community, they live here. They know the backroads, the ranches, the families, and the history.
In a rural area where backup can be miles away, relationships matter. And in Cuyama, those relationships run deep. 🤝
Small station. Big commitment.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join Deputy Morrell, the new Community Resource Deputy assigned to Isla Vista, and Lieutenant Schmidt for coffee on Thursday, March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee – 6560 Pardall Rd.
This informal event provides an opportunity for residents, students, and local business owners to meet with Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about public safety efforts in Isla Vista. Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt will also answer questions related to Deltopia and the revised noise ordinance.
