Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a found decedent on Harris Grade Road. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 6:48 p.m., deputies responded to the 4700-block of Harris Grade Road to investigate reports of a possible decedent. When deputies arrived, they found an obviously deceased person off the side of the road. Deputies secured the area overnight and detectives continued the investigation Wednesday morning.

This investigation is in the early stages and the identity of the decedent and circumstances of this death are not yet available for release. Anyone with information to assist investigators is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division by calling (805)681-4150. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide information by calling our tip line at (805)681-4171 or SBSheriff.org. Sheriff’s detectives will share updates as they become available.