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The Santa Maria Station is located in the northern most area of Santa Barbara County, bordering San Luis Obispo County, and is commanded by Sheriff’s Lieutenant Ugo (Butch) Arnoldi.
The station is staffed with a team of dedicated deputies and professional support staff who are proud to serve and protect the residents who live in the community. The stations jurisdiction is a challenging area to provide law enforcement services simply because of its size and significant spread and distance between the communities in the Santa Maria Station’s area.
The Santa Maria Sheriff’s Station covers approximately 800 square miles of unincorporated area surrounding the City of Santa Maria, and includes the communities of Orcutt, Gary, Sisquoc, Casmalia, Tepesquet, Tanglewood and Los Alamos. Along with initiated, proactive enforcement operations, deputies assigned at the Santa Maria Station respond yearly to more than 15,000 calls for service from the public.
Santa Maria Station deputies are responsible for general law enforcement and Coroner duties in all unincorporated county areas associated with the station. Like the other Sheriff’s Stations throughout Santa Barbara County, the Santa Maria Station houses an investigative unit assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division, which provides follow-up investigations of major burglaries, thefts, and violent crimes occurring in the area.
Deputy Robert Samaniego is the full-time School Resource Deputy at Righetti High School and Delta High School. Senior Deputy Samaniego has over a decade of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and was a recipient of the 2015 Sheriff’s Office Meritorious Service Award.
Senior Deputy Samaniego has collateral assignments as a Field Training Officer and a member of the Sheriff’s Hostage Negotiations Team (HNT). He is a trusted and integral member of the school staff, working closely with students and staff for nearly two years.
Santa Maria Sheriff’s Station
812-A W. Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA. 93455
Phone: (805) 934-6150
Dispatch non-emergency after hours: (805) 683-2724
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed from 12 -1p.m. for lunch)
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Live-scan and Sheriff’s Records services are available, as well as Operation Medicine Cabinet.
Righetti High School parking permit information – HERE
Righetti High School parking permit application – HERE
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DUI checkpoint in Goleta tomorrow. Full press release link here:
Goleta Holding DUI Checkpoint May 8, 2026 – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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School Resource Deputy Arrests Student for Loaded Firearm on Campus. Read more here:
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Last week, Sheriff’s Dispatchers were recognized with @sbcfire first-ever Unit Citation Award for leading the successful training and transition of all fire and AMR dispatch services to the Regional Fire Communications Center (RFCC).
Their leadership and coordination behind the scenes helped ensure a seamless shift for critical emergency services—work that makes a real difference in moments that matter most.
This week, we proudly recognize National Correctional Officers Week and honor the dedicated men and women who serve in our custody facilities with professionalism, compassion, patience, courage, and unwavering commitment. This week, members of our custody team were recognized by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors with a Resolution commemorating the week, and with a BBQ lunch celebration in appreciation of their service. 👏
As Sheriff Bill Brown shared in his message to personnel, corrections is a difficult profession that often requires staff to manage challenging and unpredictable situations with self-discipline and professionalism, while also helping provide incarcerated individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. He also recognized the many professionals who support our jail operations, including counselors, records and administrative staff, cooks, utility workers, and medical and mental health providers.
Thank you to all of our custody professionals for the remarkable care and service you provide to our community every day. 💙
#NationalCorrectionalOfficersWeek #SBSheriff
☕👮🏼 Coffee with a Cop is back in Goleta!
Join us on Tuesday, May 19 from 9–11 AM at McDonald’s in the Camino Real Marketplace for a relaxed, informal chance to connect with your local deputies.
No speeches. No agenda. Just conversation.
Whether you have questions, want to share concerns, or simply say hello, we’d love to see you there. Thanks to McDonald’s, free McCafé coffee will be provided for attendees.
📍 6900 Camino Real Marketplace Dr., Goleta
👥 Open to all community members
💚 Lighting Up Green for Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
This May, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join our community partners in the Light Up Green campaign, recognizing Mental Health Month and the importance of connection, compassion, and support.
You’ll see Sheriff’s Headquarters shining green as a reminder that no one has to face mental health challenges alone and that help is always within reach. Across the county, more than 150 locations are participating to show that together, we can create more good days for everyone.
We encourage our community to take part—check in on a loved one, start a conversation, and help reduce the stigma around mental health.
📞 If you or someone you know needs support, the Behavioral Wellness Access Line is available 24/7 at 888-868-1649.
#LightUpGreenSBC #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MoreGoodDaysTogether #SBSheriff
Custody Sergeant Jose Velasquez was recently honored with the Law and Order Individual Service Award from the Military Order of the World Wars—a distinction recognizing outstanding performance and exceptional service across law enforcement, fire and rescue, criminal justice, and public safety communities. 👏
Please join us in congratulating Custody Sergeant Velasquez on this well-earned recognition of his distinguished career in public service
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.
