
February 4, 2026
Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals early Wednesday morning following a reported burglary at a cannabis farm in Carpinteria, California.
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January 29, 2026
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a custody sergeant after an investigation found evidence of significant timecard fraud.
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January 29, 2026
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three individuals following a report of suspicious activity at the Home Depot on Marketplace Drive.
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January 28, 2026
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 70-year-old Carpinteria man on Tuesday afternoon after a barricade incident at Birnam Wood Golf Club.
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January 27, 2026
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Santa Maria resident, Ernest James Lattimer, on several felony charges related to child sexual abuse.
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January 26, 2026
Sheriff’s detectives in Santa Barbara County have arrested a Los Angeles man, Kayode Agbolade Ogunba, on charges of sexually abusing vulnerable adults while employed as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
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January 23, 2026
An incarcerated man from Santa Barbara died at a local hospital after being found unresponsive in his jail cell, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
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January 22, 2026
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has opened applications for its upcoming Community Academy, which aims to provide local residents with an inside look at law enforcement operations in the county.
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January 14, 2026
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident, Levi Crabtree, on charges related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
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January 9, 2026
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony to welcome two new employees and announce the promotion of twelve staff members, including several appointments to executive leadership positions.
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