Crime & Courts Archives

Tip from the public results in arrest in connection with Nipomo grocery store theft earlier this month

February 19, 2026 5:57 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 19, 2026 5:18 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 19, 2026 11:58 am Dave Alley

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

February 18, 2026 5:48 pm Andrew Gillies, Tracy Lehr

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

February 19, 2026 12:15 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 18, 2026 5:20 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 18, 2026 10:36 am Andrew Gillies

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

February 17, 2026 2:39 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 15, 2026 4:07 pm Caleb Nguyen

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

February 15, 2026 2:15 pm Caleb Nguyen

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

February 13, 2026 4:30 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 13, 2026 1:30 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 13, 2026 1:04 pm Andrew Gillies

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

February 12, 2026 5:30 pm Andrew Gillies

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

San Luis Obispo man arrested for narcotics possession for sale

February 12, 2026 3:27 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police arrested a 65-year-old man in possession of narcotics for sale at the 900 block of Monterey… Continue Reading

Jason Eil sentenced to eight years for multi-million dollar embezzlement from local textile company

February 11, 2026 4:58 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Jason Randall Eil of Thousand Oaks was sentenced to eight years in state prison in connection with the serial… Continue Reading

New Charges Filed Against Soccer Coach in Oscar Omar Hernandez Case

February 11, 2026 3:49 pm Alissa Orozco

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – The soccer coach accused of murdering 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez last April is now facing additional sex-related… Continue Reading

New state law adds reporting requirement for major mergers in California beginning next year

February 11, 2026 1:30 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – This week, Governor Newsom signed new antitrust legislation into law requiring businesses conducting a major merger to… Continue Reading

Five teens arrested for felony-level assault and robbery charges after attacking 15-year-old girl in Morro Street parking lot

February 11, 2026 12:16 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Five teens were arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a parking lot on Morro Street on… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Office turns to the public for help identifying man connected to alcohol theft from Nipomo Vons

February 11, 2026 11:52 am Andrew Gillies

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is turning to the public for help identifying a man who allegedly stole around… Continue Reading