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Inmate found dead at Northern Santa Barbara County Jail

Written on 16 Sep, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in the Northern Branch Jail on Tuesday. Shortly after noon, while conducting a routine check, a custody deputy found... (Continue reading)

Inmate dies at San Luis Obispo County Jail

Written on 26 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 59-year-old man died at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Sunday afternoon. The man had been in custody for three days. During regular cell checks, jail staff discovered Brent Perucca of San Luis Obispo was... (Continue reading)

Female inmate dies at jail in Santa Maria, cause undetermined

Written on 25 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A female inmate died in her cell at Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria on Monday. Her cause of death has not yet been determined. Deputies booked the unidentified woman into the jail on March 19 for... (Continue reading)