Crime & Courts Archives

Duo arrested in connection with cocaine sales after late November search of Camarillo home

December 18, 2025 11:34 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two Camarillo residents were arrested after over 600 grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash were… Continue Reading

Toy Theft & Property Vandalism in Santa Maria Causes a Christmas Pinch

December 17, 2025 12:43 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Someone in Santa Maria is due for a lump of coal in their stocking this Christmas. Toys were stolen and a building… Continue Reading

Driver in Mesa Fatal Hit and Run Gets Two Year Sentence

December 16, 2025 5:59 pm John Palminteri

The driver involved in a fatal hit and run on the Santa Barbara Mesa has been sentenced to two years in prison. Brock Hoffman left the scene of the… Continue Reading

Jose Zavala of Fillmore sentenced to 100 years for the molestation of two children

December 16, 2025 5:37 pm Andrew Gillies

FILLMORE, Calif. (KEYT) – Jose Zavala of Fillmore was sentenced to 100 years to life in state prison, the maximum sentence available, for the… Continue Reading

Jenky Bueno of San Luis Obispo convicted of felony stalking of ex-girlfriend

December 16, 2025 5:12 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Jenky Bueno, 56, was convicted of stalking his ex-girlfriend as well as violations of a domestic relations… Continue Reading

Santa Maria police investigate vandalism and theft at Knights of Columbus Hall

December 16, 2025 5:22 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria police are investigating vandalism and theft at the Knights of Columbus Hall, which held toys for the city's… Continue Reading

Ride-share driver arrested for November sexual assault in Camarillo

December 16, 2025 4:21 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 35-year-old ride-share driver from Bakersfield has been arrested in connection with a November sexual assault of an… Continue Reading

Ventura man convicted for killing dogs and injuring driver in hit-and-run

December 16, 2025 4:20 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A county jury convicted Leonardo Palofax from Ventura, 37, for killing two dogs and injuring a driver after a crash on Feb.… Continue Reading

WATCH: Nick Reiner Officially Charged with First Degree Murder

December 16, 2025 1:48 pm Alissa Orozco

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) – On Tuesday, Los Angeles District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, announces charges against Nick Reiner, the son of actor and… Continue Reading

Community Leaders, Locals, and Fans Remember Rob Reiner

December 15, 2025 5:20 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Many people are just learning about the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Young people may not know… Continue Reading

Former Cal Poly student gets 6 years, 2 months in prison for firearm shooting and possession

December 15, 2025 6:09 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – Charles Hojaboom, a former Cal Poly student, received a 6-year, 2-month state prison sentence for firearm crimes on… Continue Reading

Ventura man arrested after high-speed motorcycle chase Sunday afternoon

December 15, 2025 4:46 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 21-year-old Ventura man is in custody for felony evasion after a motorcycle chase in Ventura Sunday afternoon. On… Continue Reading

Former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson Reacts to Attacks on First Night of Hanukkah

December 15, 2025 12:00 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Former California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who is celebrating Hanukkah, shared her reaction to the deadly… Continue Reading

Montebello duo arrested in connection with months-long organized mail thefts

December 15, 2025 11:17 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two Montebello men were arrested in connection with a crime ring engaged in a months-long series of thefts from U.S.… Continue Reading

Alfredo Junior Alaniz of Santa Maria convicted for the 2021 murder of Mario Merino Gonzalez

December 12, 2025 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Alfredo Junior Alaniz was convicted of murder in the first-degree for the benefit of a criminal street gang in… Continue Reading

Ventura teen arrested for drug sales scheme targeting students across Ventura County

December 12, 2025 11:19 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 19-year-old Ventura man was arrested in connection with a drug delivery service that supplied narcotics to teens… Continue Reading

Paso Robles man arrested for firearm violations after road rage incident

December 12, 2025 10:56 am Andrew Gillies

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – A 56-year-old Paso Robles man was arrested for gun charges after a road rage incident Thursday. On Dec. 11, around… Continue Reading

Recent DNA testing results in overturning wrongful conviction in over 40-year-old case

December 11, 2025 1:38 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday, the 1983 rape conviction of Richard Luna was vacated after recent DNA testing of evidence collected at… Continue Reading

Senate report confirms more than $2 billion in Department of Defense funding diverted to immigration enforcement this year

December 11, 2025 12:46 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California's Senate delegation singed onto a letter demanding more information after a Senate report found that more than $2… Continue Reading

Sergio Contreras of Oxnard convicted in connection with August assault in El Rio

December 10, 2025 4:44 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A jury found Sergio Contreras of Oxnard guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit a crime, and… Continue Reading