Crime & Courts Archives

Ryan Goldstein of Thousand Oaks arrested for the attempted murder of his mother Sunday

November 10, 2025 1:09 pm Andrew Gillies

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – Ryan Goldstein of Thousand Oaks was arrested Sunday morning for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his mother… Continue Reading

Oxnard pedestrian struck and killed on Naumann Road by unidentified driver Saturday evening

November 10, 2025 12:50 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 35-year-old Oxnard man was hit and killed Saturday night along Naumann Road and investigators are turning to the… Continue Reading

Port Hueneme man critically injured after Oxnard shooting

November 9, 2025 5:30 pm Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – A shooting in Oxnard left a 37-year-old Port Hueneme man critically injured just before 10:00 p.m. Saturday, according to the… Continue Reading

Santa Maria man arrested for felony assault with firearm

November 9, 2025 2:07 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested a 29-year-old for felony assault with a firearm after he shot at a group of people after… Continue Reading

Man injured after shooting in Santa Maria

November 9, 2025 1:46 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A shooting around 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 injured a 21-year-old man at the 1900 block of Noroeste Ave., according to the… Continue Reading

Anthony Jacob Amador arrested for attempted murder after October domestic violence incident

November 7, 2025 1:39 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Anthony Jacob Amador was arrested at a home on Chianti Lane Thursday evening in connection with an attempted murder… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Ashlee Buzzard for felony false imprisonment; Missing daughter’s location remains unknown

November 7, 2025 12:00 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. (KEYT) – Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of still-missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard, was arrested Friday morning on charges… Continue Reading

Jabari DeShields arrested and booked on five felony counts of lewd acts on children

November 6, 2025 4:35 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday morning, Jabari DeShields of Simi Valley was arrested and booked on five felony counts of lewd acts on a… Continue Reading

Myichael Lennon of Lompoc sentenced to over nine years for multiple thefts from local stores

November 6, 2025 12:43 pm Andrew Gillies

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Myichael Kheal Jahmyi Tyre Lennon, 36, of Lompoc was sentenced to nine years and four months after being found guilty of five… Continue Reading

Ryan James Johnson sentenced to 14 years plus 25 years to life for December 2023 DUI

November 6, 2025 12:06 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Ryan James Johnson was sentenced to 14 years plus 25 years to life in state prison in connection with his… Continue Reading

Two Los Angeles men arrested for burglary in Nipomo

November 4, 2025 3:55 pm Caleb Nguyen

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two Los Angeles men for a pharmacy burglary just after 4:30 a.m.… Continue Reading

Commercial burglars arrested in Santa Maria

November 4, 2025 3:34 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested two commercial burglars just after 3:00 a.m. Tuesday. SMPD officers checked the business… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Releases New Travel Route and Photo in Melodee Buzzard Case

November 3, 2025 4:26 pm Caleb Nguyen, Tracy Lehr

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office detectives provided a new map and photo in their search for Melodee Buzzard.… Continue Reading

Two teens hospitalized with stab wounds after house party fight Saturday in Port Hueneme

November 4, 2025 11:38 am Andrew Gillies

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KEYT) – Two teens were hospitalized with stab wounds in connection with a fight at a house party Saturday. On Saturday, Nov.… Continue Reading

Santa Paula man arrested for attempted murder with a shovel and a knife

November 4, 2025 11:01 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 32-year-old Santa Paula man was arrested for attempted murder with a shovel and knife and a 30-year-old Santa Paula… Continue Reading

Driver in a Fatal Hit and Run Enters Surprise Plea in Santa Barbara Superior Court Before Trial

November 3, 2025 12:45 pm John Palminteri

The driver in a fatal hit and run last year in Santa Barbara has entered a no contest plea. He will be sentenced in December and could get four… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Office Releases Halloween Recap in Isla Vista

November 3, 2025 4:16 pm Alissa Orozco

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released a recap report of law enforcement activity in Isla Vista both for… Continue Reading

Juvenile Found With Stolen Revolver in Isla Vista Following a Curfew Violation

November 3, 2025 1:41 pm Alissa Orozco

ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Several weapons, including a stolen .357 magnum revolver, was recovered Saturday night in Isla Vista. Just after… Continue Reading

Two men injured after shooting in Oxnard on Halloween

November 2, 2025 5:33 pm Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) - A shooting in Oxnard sent two men to the hospital just after 11:00 p.m. on Halloween night, according to the Ventura County… Continue Reading

Man arrested for firearm and narcotics possesion at traffic stop

October 31, 2025 4:15 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old for firearm and narcotic possession at a traffic… Continue Reading