Crime & Courts Archives

Angel Ramos Ramirez convicted for 2022 gang-related murder & assault

February 2, 2026 5:07 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – A San Luis Obispo County jury found Angel Ramos Ramirez, 31, guilty of second-degree murder against Daniel Diaz,… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo Police search for attempted robber

February 2, 2026 3:49 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police are searching for an attempted robber from a Home Depot just after 5:00 p.m. Sunday.… Continue Reading

Felony charges filed against Segun Ogunleye after public funds fraud investigation

February 2, 2026 3:15 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office announced felony charges filed against Segun Ogunleye Feb. 2 after… Continue Reading

Three Ventura teens arrested after attempted murder

February 2, 2026 3:04 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ventura Police arrested three local 16-year-olds Monday morning for their roles in an attempted murder last month near… Continue Reading

Santa Maria police arrest teen for firearm violations

February 1, 2026 2:06 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a 17-year-old for firearm violations just past midnight Sunday. The teenager revealed a… Continue Reading

Camarillo Police investigating homicide on Walker Avenue Saturday

January 31, 2026 5:27 pm Caleb Nguyen

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Camarillo Police are investigating a homicide on Walker Ave. that happened Saturday just before noon, according to the… Continue Reading

Mysti Ary charged with felony fleeing the scene of a crash that left a runner with significant injuries along the PCH in June of last year

January 30, 2026 6:08 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, Mysti Lee Ary of Bakersfield made her first court appearance on a felony charge of fleeing the scene of an… Continue Reading

Passenger suffers major injuries and driver arrested for felony DUI after early morning crash

January 30, 2026 4:15 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A passenger suffered major injuries and the driver was arrested for felony DUI after a single-vehicle crash… Continue Reading

Teen charged after allegedly threatening to commit mass shooting at an Oxnard middle school

January 30, 2026 3:53 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 17-year-old is facing charges of criminal threats after they allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting at R.J.… Continue Reading

Over one-quarter of the U.S. Senate sign letter demanding an end to Trump Administration’s nationwide pursuit of protected voter information

January 30, 2026 12:09 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – On Thursday, California's Senators signed onto a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi demanding an end to the Department… Continue Reading

Carlos Reid of Thousand Oaks arrested for multiple sex crimes involving a minor

January 29, 2026 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Carlos Reid of Thousand Oaks was arrested Monday on multiple sex crimes involving a minor and investigators believe… Continue Reading

Ojai man arrested for burglary after trespassing at Villanova Preparatory School

January 29, 2026 4:50 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday, a 34-year-old Ojai man was arrested for burglary after he was spotted trespassing at Villanova… Continue Reading

Three arrested after suspicious activity at Home Depot in Goleta

January 29, 2026 4:19 pm Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies arrested three men at 1:00 p.m. Thursday after suspicious activity prompted a… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County custody sergeant arrested for fraud after investigation

January 29, 2026 2:59 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a custody sergeant after a criminal investigation for… Continue Reading

Man arrested after allegedly threatening diners at El Patio Restaurant with a knife Wednesday

January 29, 2026 2:32 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 30-year-old man was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and robbery after accosting diners at El Patio… Continue Reading

Rally and March follow ICE activity on Santa Barbara’s Eastside

January 28, 2026 8:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) In a space at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse arch, known for recent vigils for Alex Pretti and Renee Good… Continue Reading

Baton-wielding Carpinteria man arrested after barricading himself at Birnam Wood Golf Club

January 28, 2026 2:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 70-year-old man was arrested for felony obstruction and other charges after barricading himself at Birnam… Continue Reading

ICE agents attempted to detain a man and pepper-sprayed an observer on Salinas Street Wednesday

January 28, 2026 1:48 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A woman was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent Wednesday morning at the intersection of Carpinteria Street and Salinas… Continue Reading

Man Arrested in Santa Maria for Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Children at In-Home Childcare Facility

January 27, 2026 4:39 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ernest James Lattimer was arrested for sex crimes involving minors after a multi-year investigation revealed multiple… Continue Reading

Federal grants for DNA testing and Ventura Harbor dredging passed in latest appropriations bill

January 27, 2026 2:26 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and an almost $6 million in… Continue Reading

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