Crime & Courts Archives

Shrine at Lady of Guadalupe Church Vandalized Just Days Before Celebration

December 3, 2025 5:38 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An unfortunate scene today at Lady of Guadalupe Church. Overnight vandalism caused significant damage to portions of… Continue Reading

Bakersfield Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Killing Man in Traffic Collision

December 4, 2025 1:10 pm Alissa Orozco

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A Bakersfield man has been arrested following an early morning traffic collision that killed one man. A press… Continue Reading

Two Ventura County women on probation and with outstanding warrants arrested for theft at CVS

December 3, 2025 12:15 pm Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – Two Ventura County residents on probation and with outstanding warrants were arrested in connection with a theft from… Continue Reading

Three people arrested at Ojai Skateboard Park with hundreds of counterfeit pills

December 3, 2025 11:39 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Three Los Angeles residents were arrested with hundreds of counterfeit pills while sitting in a parked vehicle at the… Continue Reading

Remains of man suspected in Simi Valley double homicide of his father and stepmother identified

December 2, 2025 5:28 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, the remains discovered in a vehicle connected to Simi Valley double homicide were identified as Keith Cordes… Continue Reading

Justin Buchanan sentenced 30 years to life for the murder of his stepmother and attempted murder of his father

December 2, 2025 4:42 pm Andrew Gillies

SHANDON, Calif. (KEYT) – Justin Tray Buchanan was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison for the murder of Kelly Jean Buchanan, the attempted… Continue Reading

Congressional members allege Acting U.S. Attorney Essayli violated professional standards

December 2, 2025 11:42 am Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Tuesday, 13 members of Congress signed a letter requesting that the Department of Justice look into allegations that Acting… Continue Reading

Stephen Bridge Makes His First Lompoc City Council Appearance After Felony Charges

December 2, 2025 3:10 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - Lompoc’s city council met tonight, just two weeks after councilman Steve Bridge was charged with multiple felonies. “I… Continue Reading

Ventura Police turn to the public for help after two early morning assaults near Marina Park

December 2, 2025 12:30 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Detectives are turning to the public for help after a 70-year-old man was injured during an early-morning robbery and… Continue Reading

Massage Therapist speaks out against proposals intended to crack down on illegal activity

December 1, 2025 5:53 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The City of Santa Barbara is preparing to update its massage ordinance. Before changes are made, a longtime massage… Continue Reading

Sanctuary Heavily Fined for Housing Exotic Animals Without Permit

December 1, 2025 6:21 pm Alissa Orozco

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KEYT) – A local animal sanctuary is facing a hefty fine after being found in possession of multiple restricted animals earlier… Continue Reading

Former head of Gala Pride and Diversity Center Dustin Colyerworth charged with felony embezzlement

December 1, 2025 4:20 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Dustin Robert Colyerworth, the former Executive Director of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center, was charged with… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore requests federal regulator take over restart plan oversight from State Fire Marshal

December 1, 2025 12:27 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore has requested that federal regulators assume authority over its attempts to restart oil… Continue Reading

Man arrested after vehicle and foot chase through west Ventura neighborhood Sunday evening

December 1, 2025 10:42 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after a vehicle and foot chase through homes in a Ventura neighborhood Sunday… Continue Reading

Multiple Ventura County teens arrested in connection with shooting at Nyeland Acres party

November 28, 2025 10:45 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – An 18-year-old Camarillo man and four juveniles are facing charges in connection with a Nov. 25 shooting at a party… Continue Reading

Cesar Manuel Zavala charged for the attempted murder of his girlfriend after an argument

November 26, 2025 4:14 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Cesar Manuel Zavala of Simi Valley was charged Wednesday with the attempted murder of his girlfriend after a domestic… Continue Reading

Seven arrested during pre-Black Friday retail theft operation at Camarillo Outlets

November 26, 2025 1:50 pm Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Seven people were arrested during a pre-Black Friday law enforcement operation at the Camarillo Premium Outlets this past… Continue Reading

SEIU California President David Huerta charged with misdemeanor in connection with June arrest during a protest in Los Angeles

November 25, 2025 2:35 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – David Jose Huerta, the President of SEIU California, was arraigned in federal court today on a misdemeanor charge of obstruction… Continue Reading

Elijah Alexander King of San Luis Obispo charged for online threats to bomb local synagogues

November 25, 2025 12:55 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – Elijah Alexander King of San Luis Obispo was arraigned today on charges connected to X/Twitter posts threatening to bomb every… Continue Reading

Port Hueneme woman arrested for theft of over $100,000 from former employer

November 25, 2025 11:33 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 54-year-old Port Hueneme woman was arrested Friday in connection to a theft of over $100,000 from an Ojai business… Continue Reading