Sheriff Bill Brown | Official website of Santa Barbara County
Sheriff Bill Brown | Official website of Santa Barbara County
Lompoc, Calif. – Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Vandenberg Village area of Lompoc. On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 6:42 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Sami Lane and Khouri Circle following a report of suspicious circumstances. Through their investigation, deputies discovered an adult female homicide victim inside a residence on Khouri Circle.
Detectives responded to assist with the investigation and have identified and arrested an adult female suspect who was known to the victim. The suspect is identified as 46-year-old Brooke Carter from Lompoc and Oklahoma. She has been booked at the Northern Branch Jail where she is being held on $2,000,000 bail. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification to next-of-kin.
Detectives believe there are no outstanding suspects in this case. The Sheriff’s Office will share information as it becomes available.
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