Santa Maria Police seek more info on two arson incidents
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police are looking for new information on two arson incidents at separate apartment complexes just after… Continue Reading
Crime & Courts
Man arrested after fatal hit and run in Santa Maria
NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a 30-year-old man for a fatal hit and run after he hit a pedestrian before midnight at the Bunny… Continue Reading
Cal Poly instructor Kevin Coulombe arrested for contacting and arranging to meet a minor for sex
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – On Wednesday, Cal Poly Instructor Kevin Coulombe of San Luis Obispo was arrested for contacting and arranging to… Continue Reading
Bookkeeper sentenced for embezzling over $550,000 from former employer
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ida Veronica Hernandez, 45, received a four-year, four-month state prison sentence for embezzling over $550,000 from her… Continue Reading
Local man arrested and elderly defense attorney pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local man was taken into custody and an 80-year-old attorney was pepper-sprayed during a confrontation between ICE… Continue Reading
Hacienda Heights couple charged with running statewide commercial sex operation
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, Kevin Dong and Wei Nie, both of Hacienda Heights, have been charged with four felony counts connected to… Continue Reading
Tip from the public results in arrest in connection with Nipomo grocery store theft earlier this month
NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – Thanks to a tip, a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the theft of about $4000 worth of liquor from a local… Continue Reading
George Retes Jr. files civil rights lawsuit after being detained for days by federal personnel
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Wednesday, George Retes Jr. officially filed a civil-rights lawsuit after being detained by federal personnel and held for… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Police Department holds community gathering to discuss traffic issues
The Santa Maria Police Department held a casual gathering Thursday morning to discuss traffic issues and concerns with community… Continue Reading
Search is on for one or two people connected to stabbing at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Police are searching for one to two people connected to a stabbing on Santa Barbara City College's campus… Continue Reading
Attorney General sues Trump Administration over selective energy investment terminations
SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – California's Attorney General is co-leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its… Continue Reading
Dvaryae Bryant arrested in connection with January cannabis burglary outside Carpinteria
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Dvaryae Bryant, 22, of Los Angeles man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an early morning cannabis farm… Continue Reading
Santa Maria man arrested for burglary and elder abuse early Wednesday morning
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 44-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested early Wednesday morning in connection with a burglary in the 1700 block of… Continue Reading
Senators demand answers about pre-determined EPA change to national emissions standards
WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California's Senators joined 38 other members of the nation's upper chamber in announcing an investigation into the… Continue Reading
Parolee arrested after pursuit in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a man on parole after a car pursuit Saturday just before 6:00 p.m. near Newlove Avenue and… Continue Reading
Three arrested on Valentine’s Day in Santa Maria for DUI
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested three people for driving under the influence between 9 and 10 p.m. on Valentine's… Continue Reading
Hacienda Heights duo arrested in connection with large-scale, statewide commercial sex operation
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two Hacienda Heights residents were arrested after a year-long investigation into a large-scale, online commercial… Continue Reading
Simi Valley man arrested after domestic violence call and vehicle chase on State Route 118
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 40-year-old Simi Valley man was taken into custody after leading officers responding to a domestic violence call on a… Continue Reading
Santa Clarita man arrested in connection with string of early morning vehicle burglaries
MOORPARK, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, a 29-year-old Santa Clarita man was arrested in connection with multiple early morning vehicle burglaries in… Continue Reading
Police body cameras capture federal agents fabricating attack by local activist in October
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – On Oct. 16 of last year, Leo Martinez, an activist with local immigrant rights group VC Defensa, was recording federal… Continue Reading