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/



Righetti High teacher removed after photo shows inappropriate behavior

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A school resource officer removed a substitute teacher from the Righetti High School campus in Santa Maria on Friday after a photo circulated allegedly showing the teacher with his pants down and a Pringles can in front... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria men arrested for Thanksgiving shooting

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Santa Maria men following an apparent drive-by shooting near Goleta on Thanksgiving morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Thursday, a 911 caller reported a shooting from a vehicle in the 1300 block... (Continue reading)

Shooter wounds 14-year-old girl near Santa Maria and Guadalupe

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a 14-year-old girl Monday evening in an unincorporated area between Santa Maria and Guadalupe, leaving the teen hospitalized.  Deputies learned of the shooting from hospital staff who were treating the wounded girl,... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria DUI suspect brandishes knife at deputies

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who repeatedly brandished a knife at them while attempting to evade capture on Friday in an area along the border between Santa Maria and Orcutt.  Shortly after noon., a... (Continue reading)

Hit-and-run driver allegedly kills worker in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver who allegedly struck and killed a maintenance worker in Goleta on Wednesday, then fled the scene.  Shortly after 3 p.m., a vehicle struck a person on Storke Road by... (Continue reading)

Deputies thwart fentanyl smuggling attempt at Santa Barbara County Jail

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN Custody deputies thwarted a fentanyl smuggling attempt this week at Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria. On Tuesday, deputies initiated an investigation into suspected contraband in an intake cell at the jail. During... (Continue reading)

Two victims stabbed in Isla Vista, suspects get away

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a pair of suspects who managed to evade capture after a stabbing in Isla Vista over the weekend that left two victims in the hospital.  Shortly after midnight, a... (Continue reading)

Deputies stop Santa Barbara jail escape attempt

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s custody deputies thwarted an escape attempt at the county’s Main Jail on Monday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., deputies observed five unescorted inmates in an unauthorized area of the jail. The custody deputies... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies searching for alleged burglar with knife

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect who intruded on a residential property in Summerland Tuesday morning while allegedly armed with a knife. Shortly after 9 a.m., a 911 caller reported a male intruder... (Continue reading)

Man and woman caught with drugs and guns in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A traffic stop in Goleta early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a man and woman on numerous drug and weapon charges. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a Goleta patrol deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for... (Continue reading)