Crime & Courts Archives

Goleta names Lt. Jarrett Morris with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office as next top cop

January 8, 2026 1:54 pm Andrew Gillies

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the City of Goleta introduced its new Chief of Police Services, Jarrett Morris, currently a Lieutenant with the… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore states onshore pipelines have not been restarted opening them up to state oversight

January 7, 2026 4:27 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Sable Offshore and environmental advocacy groups were in court Wednesday when the Houston-based energy company… Continue Reading

Ricki Newton of Oxnard sentenced to two years after crashing and killing a Santa Paula man

January 8, 2026 11:09 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Ricki Newton of Oxnard was sentenced to two years in state prison after she crashed into an uninvolved vehicle… Continue Reading

Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen

January 7, 2026 8:18 pm Tracy Lehr

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) A Santa Barbara County family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Casa Pacifica in the wake of their loved… Continue Reading

Buzzard’s Next Court Date Set, Sheriff’s Gag Order Maintained

January 7, 2026 11:55 am Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Lompoc division of Santa Barbara Superior Court was standing room only this morning for a hearing in the murder case… Continue Reading

Police arrest man in connection with Monday morning burglary at Morro Bay Maritime Museum

January 7, 2026 4:56 pm Andrew Gillies

MORRO BAY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 45-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a burglary at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum and nearby city… Continue Reading

Simi Sports Cards burglarized early Sunday

January 5, 2026 5:55 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Simi Sports Cards on Erringer Road was burglarized early Sunday morning and multiple suspects were able to make off with… Continue Reading

Verizon Wireless required to pay $7.7 million to settle alleged environmental violations at hundreds of Southern California cell towers

January 5, 2026 12:56 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Verizon Wireless will have to pay $7.7 million to resolve a statewide civil suit that alleged environmental… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested for felony DUI after collision at Broadway and Cook Street Sunday

January 5, 2026 11:41 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 57-year-old Santa Maria was arrested for felony DUI after rear-ending a vehicle at a stop light at Broadway and Cook… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested after fight and shooting on East Bunny Avenue Thursday evening

January 2, 2026 10:38 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 31-year-old Santa Maria man is in custody for assault and shooting at a home with people inside after a reported fight… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo Police investigating attempted robbery from Cambria Bike Outfitters

December 30, 2025 4:48 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police are investigating an attempted robbery at Cambria Bike Outfitters around 4:00 a.m. Saturday… Continue Reading

Teen injured during shooting incident near the pedestrian tunnel between Bello and Price Streets

December 30, 2025 1:07 pm Andrew Gillies

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – A 14-year-old with an injured finger was located by officers investigating a reported shooting near the pedestrian… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested Monday for multiple firearm-related charges after Sunday assault call

December 30, 2025 10:32 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 48-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for assault with a firearm and multiple other gun-related charges… Continue Reading

Port Hueneme teen arrested in connection with shooting on Surfside Drive Sunday

December 29, 2025 5:52 pm Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – A 16-year-old from Port Hueneme was arrested after a shooting on Surfside Drive Sunday. On Dec. 28, around 4:31… Continue Reading

Santa Paula man facing attempted murder charges after shooting at occupied vehicle

December 29, 2025 11:19 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 29-year-old Santa Paula man is in custody for attempted murder and child endangerment after allegedly shooting at a… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Arrest Man in Fatal Hit and Run

December 27, 2025 1:59 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened just after midnight Saturday at the… Continue Reading

Oxnard teen in critical condition after Christmas night shooting on A Street

December 26, 2025 11:18 am Andrew Gillies

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A 17-year-old from Oxnard is in critical condition after a shooting Christmas evening in the 600 block of A Street. On… Continue Reading

Camarillo man arrested after stolen camera reactivated and installed on the exterior of a home

December 25, 2025 10:23 am Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – A 20-year-old man was arrested for felony grand theft after one of the two security cameras stolen from St. John's… Continue Reading

Ashlee Buzzard charged with the murder of her nine-year-old daughter

December 24, 2025 1:37 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, a felony charge of first-degree murder was filed against Ashlee Buzzard in connection with the… Continue Reading

Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia of Van Nuys convicted of heading large-scale narcotics sales operation

December 24, 2025 10:52 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia of Van Nuys pled guilty to heading a large-scale drug sales scheme responsible for… Continue Reading

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