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/
Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
2 comments 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)
Written on 25 Mar, 2026 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
3 comments 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)
Written on 24 Mar, 2026 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
No comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN A package with a fire extinguisher inside exploded at the Carpinteria UPS Store on Monday afternoon. Following the explosion, authorities evacuated adjacent businesses. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad came out to the scene to... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Sep, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
2 comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following an hours-long standoff in Goleta on Monday, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for domestic violence, then seized numerous firearms, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition. Shortly before 6 a.m., a... (Continue reading)
Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
One comment By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man for allegedly raping a female at an apartment in Isla Vista early Saturday morning. Shortly after 9 a.m., the victim told sheriff’s deputies a man had sexually assaulted earlier... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 May, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
No comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly robbed two teens in Isla Vista Tuesday evening. shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a robbery in the 6800 block of Fortuna... (Continue reading)
Written on 22 May, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
4 comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man allegedly violently attacked a female stranger inside a home in Montecito on Wednesday and then barricaded himself from deputies before eventually being arrested. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported a possible vehicle... (Continue reading)
Written on 21 May, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
3 comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities arrested a junior high student in Santa Maria for allegedly stabbing another student on a school bus on Monday. [KSBY] The altercation began at Arellanas Junior High School. Deputies responded to the incident shortly after 4:15... (Continue reading)
Written on 15 May, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
2 comments By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities arrested a man armed with a sword who allegedly started a brush fire while fleeing Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., a witness reported a suspect exhibiting odd behavior in... (Continue reading)
Written on 15 May, 2025 in
Daily Briefs, Featured |
One comment By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a mother and daughter duo who allegedly embezzled more than $550,000 from a Carpinteria financial services business over a a period of nearly 20 years. In February, detectives began... (Continue reading)
