Santa Barbara man arrested for brandishing spearfishing gun during welfare check
A 46-year-old Santa Barbara man was taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a loaded spearfishing gun and causing a standoff in the 200 block…
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Police arrested a man who carjacked a taxicab early Friday morning in Santa Barbara
Early Friday, a 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with a carjacking and brief vehicle chase that ended on southbound Highway 101 near the…
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Driver arrested after collision with bicyclist at intersection of Milpas and Cabrillo Wednesday
A bicyclist suffered minor lacerations and a driver was arrested after a collision between the two at the intersection of Milpas Street and Cabrillo…
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Police investigating hit-and-run following a theft Thursday night in Santa Barbara
Police are investigating a theft that resulted in a hit-and-run on East Gutierrez Street while the person fled the scene Thursday…
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One person hospitalized after stabbing Thursday night on State Street
Police are investigating a stabbing from Thursday night on State Street that landed one minor in the…
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Local police thank the community for help in locating missing elderly man Tuesday
The Santa Barbara Police Department turned to the public for help locating an elderly man who went missing Monday and has now been brought…
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Santa Barbara Police looking for two women in connection with grand theft at Coast Village Road clothing store Wednesday
Santa Barbara Police are looking for two women who entered a clothing store in the 1200 block of Coast Village Road and allegedly stole $2,000 worth…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital the sight of police stand-off Wednesday
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital was the scene of a stand-off after a man placed a weapon on the ground and refused to move away…
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Granada Theatre temporarily evacuated Friday for bomb threat; investigations reveal no explosives
On Friday, the Granada Theatre was temporarily evacuated as Santa Barbara Police searched the building after a bomb threat was emailed to the…
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Santa Barbara police officers arrest man for jewelry store robbery Friday
Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) detectives arrested a 40-year-old man for local jewelry store robberies Friday night.…
Continue Reading Police arrest two people in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Santa Barbara Saturday morning
On Monday, the Santa Barbara Police confirmed they have arrested two people in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday.…
Continue Reading Police arrest man connected to at least five December burglaries in downtown Santa Barbara
A 45-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 18 in connection with at least five downtown Santa Barbara businesses that were burglarized during a two-week…
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Dog running on Highway 101 causes minor injury collision Tuesday morning in Santa Barbara
A large dog running on Highway 101 caused an accident between two vehicles resulting in two people with minor injuries north of Milpas Street around…
Continue Reading State Street Scuffle: alleged shoplifter and good samaritan fight over apparel Friday afternoon
Officers with the Santa Barbara Police Department are looking for a man after an alleged shoplifting and battery incident on State Street Friday…
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Santa Barbara real estate broker convicted of embezzling more than $650,000 Wednesday
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced that on Wednesday, Adam Michael Pirozzi pled no contest to two counts of embezzlement…
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Community asked to help locate missing man
The community is being asked to help the Santa Barbara Police Department and a family locate a missing local…
Continue Reading Traffic collision in Santa Barbara causes parking enforcement vehicle to roll over
Santa Barbara Police responded to a traffic collision between a white Tesla and a parking enforcement vehicle at the intersection of North Milpas…
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Honorio Meliton-Fidal charged with sexual crimes in connection with three separate 2023 assaults
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced on Wednesday that multiple felony sex charges were filed against Honorio Meliton-Fidal…
Continue Reading Police warn of scammers impersonating law enforcement and demanding money
The Santa Barbara Police Department issued a consumer alert regarding scam calls impersonating police officers that have been reported in the…
Continue Reading Two men charged in connection with 2021 double homicide in Santa Barbara now head to trial
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced on Wednesday that the two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, all…
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