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Update to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resulting in Officer Involved Shooting
Wednesday 10/22/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into an assault with a deadly weapon that resulting in an officer involved shooting. The call began at 2:39 pm at Ralph’s grocery store in the 5100-block of Hollister Avenue as a report of a suspect actively assaulting a victim with a…
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Detectives Continue Search for Missing Child, Melodee Buzzard
Wednesday 10/22/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives continue to seek the public’s help in locating 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who remains missing and is considered at-risk due to her age and the length of her absence. Detectives began their investigation on October 14, 2025, when a school administrator reported Melodee’s extended absence. Deputies attempted to…
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Detectives Investigating Assault with a Deadly Weapon Resulting in Officer Involved Shooting
Monday 10/20/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are conducting an investigation into an incident that began as an assault with a deadly weapon resulting in an officer involved shooting. The call began at 2:39 pm at Ralph’s grocery store in the 5100-block of Hollister Avenue as a report of a suspect actively assaulting a victim with…
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Detectives Share Updated Timeline in Ongoing Search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
Monday 10/20/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Through their investigation, detectives have gathered evidence indicating that Melodee was with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, as recently as October 7, 2025. Detectives have also determined that Ashlee may have driven with Melodee in a White Chevrolet Malibu (Lic #9MNG101) to locations outside of Santa Barbara County to include as far as…
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Detectives Share Update in Search for Missing At-Risk Child
Friday 10/17/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, sharing an update in the case, and refreshing their request for the public’s assistance. With the assistance of Lompoc Unified School District, detectives have confirmed that Melodee was seen as recently as August 2025. “Lompoc Unified School District deserves credit for recognizing…
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Sheriff’s Detectives Share Updated Timeline and Image in Search for Missing 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard. Read more here:
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Detectives Continue Search for Missing Child, Melodee Buzzard :
Detectives are sharing another updated in the search for Melodee Buzzard. Last know sighting is now October 7th and search has been extended to as far as Nebraska. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/detectives-share-updated-timeline-in-ongoing-search-for-9-year-old-melodee-buzzard/
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee, 6560 Pardall Road in Isla Vista. ☕️👮🏽♀️
Last Friday, Undersheriff Bonner and Chief Custody Deputy combined their culinary talents and cooked their way to glory tonight at the Navy League’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff, held at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum. Their delicious concoction, combining Chief Vinny Wasilewski’s Wagu beef chili with Undersheriff Craig Bonner’s perfectly smoked beef brisket, took First Place AND they also won the award for the Best Chili Name - “Last Stand Chili,” in honor of their pending retirements.
Kudos to our dynamic duo! 🏆
☕💬 Thanks to everyone who joined us for Coffee with a Cop at McDonald’s this morning! We loved the chance to share a cup of coffee, good conversation, and community connection. 💛👮♂️
#CoffeeWithACop #SBSheriff #SantaBarbaraCounty
💙🤝 Join us for Faith & Blue this October! These gatherings bring neighbors and deputies together for conversation, connection, and community.
📍 South County
Santa Barbara Community Church
1002 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara
📅 Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 North County
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
4725 S. Bradley Rd, Orcutt
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
☕ Free coffee & light refreshments provided.
All are welcome—come build trust, break down barriers, and strengthen community together!
#FaithAndBlue #CommunityStrong #SBSheriff
🚓 Week 1 of the Community Academy is off to a strong start! Participants dove into the History of the Sheriff’s Office and got an overview from Sheriff Bill Brown himself. ✅ The evening wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Northern Branch Jail—an eye-opening experience into daily operations.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the coming weeks! #SBSheriff #CommunityAcademy #BehindTheBadge
🔬✨ Happy National Forensic Science Week! ✨🔬
This week, our talented Forensics Team was out in the community inspiring the next generation of scientists and investigators. 🧪👩🔬👨🔬 They visited three local schools to share what it’s like to turn curiosity into a career and how their work helps keep Santa Barbara County safe.
💡 From fingerprints to DNA, our forensic experts show students that science can solve mysteries and change lives.
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #Forensics #SBSheriff #Community
👮♂️☕ Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, October 7 from 8–10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 146 S. Fairview Ave. in Goleta.
Enjoy free McCafé coffee thanks to McDonald’s while you chat with our deputies in a casual setting. No agenda—just good coffee and conversation.
We hope to see you there!
#CoffeeWithACop #Goleta #Community
**Update - this class is full! There will be future classes that we will share here ** 🚨 Go behind the scenes of law enforcement!
📅 Community Academy begins Oct. 2
⚠️ Space is limited – apply by Sept. 19!
👉 sbsheriff.org
