Articles Tagged With ‘Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office’


With its roots embedded in Spanish California, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has always been a reflection of the community it serves. Founded in 1850, it stands with the oldest law enforcement agencies in the state of California.

We, the members of your Sheriff’s Office, are responsible for enforcing the laws, upholding the Constitutions, and providing custody and court services.
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life through effective partnerships, protecting persons and property, while serving as role models to our community.

http://www.sbsheriff.org/



Deputies arrest man who used casting calls to sexually abuse children

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a nearly five-year investigation, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 46-year-old man who used casting calls to sexual abuse and exploit at least nine children. Shane Ryan Gledhill allegedly targeted and abused children who were... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County detectives searching for 18 cannabis burglary suspects

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are searching for 18 suspects from Southern California who allegedly committed two large-scale burglaries of a cannabis cultivation site in Carpinteria earlier this year. In total, detectives have identified 19 suspects in... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for suspect who robbed Target in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man believed to be armed who robbed the Target store in Goleta on Monday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., a caller reported a robbery at the Target on... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man allegedly injected teen with meth, assaulted her

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly injecting an underaged girl with methamphetamine. The suspect is also accused of sexually assaulting the teen. In May, sheriff’s detectives launched an investigation involving  Jeffrey Kyle... (Continue reading)

Detectives arrest Santa Maria man for sexual exploitation of minors

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives last week arrested a 20-year-old Santa Maria man who allegedly contacted underage girls on social media and friend-making applications and then engaged in lewd acts with at least two of them. Detectives... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fifth suspect over fatal stabbing

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives last week arrested a fifth and final suspect over the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in the Goleta area last year. On April 30, 2025, the teenage victim was stabbed near San... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for arson near Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old man whose use of fireworks allegedly ignited a blaze that burned an acre of vegetation near Goleta on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area... (Continue reading)

Carpinteria caregiver arrested for stealing from patient

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Carpinteria man late last month on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse. On April 25, a relative of a care patient in Goleta discovered suspicious activity involving the... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for man who struck patrol vehicle in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who managed to evade capture Tuesday evening after striking a patrol vehicle with his car in Goleta, then fleeing by foot. At about 6 p.m., a suspect... (Continue reading)

Elementary school student in Orcutt brings a gun to school

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An elementary school student brought an unloaded handgun to Pine Grove Elementary School in Orcutt on Wednesday morning whicl led to a law enforcement response. Another student notified a school staffer of the firearm. A school employee... (Continue reading)