Crime

SBSO Arrests Burglary Suspect After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on I.V. Beach

October 22, 2020 by

The subject, 40 year-old Sergei Gonchar of Goleta, has been booked on $50,000 bond at the Santa Barbara County Jail, where he remains in custody.
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SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista

October 19, 2020 by

Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm, failure to obey a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.
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iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28

October 14, 2020 by

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Multiple Burglaries and Break-Ins on Campus Property

September 23, 2020 by

UCPD is currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with more information can contact the department at (805) 893-3446.
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Police Arrest Suspect For Breaking Into Vacant Isla Vista Apartment and Refusing To Leave

July 27, 2020 by

Donald Cameron was arrested on one count of burglary, vandalism and obstructing a peace officer. He is currently in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail on $50,000 bail. 
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iV Menus Owner Sentencing Postponed To September

July 16, 2020 by

Galoustian’s sentencing will be based on the eight felony charges he pled guilty to in December 2019, two years after his initial arrest. 
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Arrested for Stalking

May 19, 2020 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Zachary Coughlin, the driver of the “mirror van,” for stalking on Monday night in Isla Vista around 10 p.m.
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Police Arrest Lompoc Resident For Discharging Firearm in Isla Vista on Friday Night

March 9, 2020 by

The resident, 20-year-old Christopher Maxwell, is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Jail on a $250,000 bail.
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Timely Warning Issued for Multiple Burglaries at Anacapa Residence Hall

February 11, 2020 by

The UCSB Police Department is currently searching for the suspect, and did not provide a description of the suspect.
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Unknown Suspect or Suspects Cause “Significant Damage” to Women’s Restroom in Buchanan Hall

February 5, 2020 by

None of the students saw anyone leaving the area, according to the police report.
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Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

January 22, 2020 by and

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down. 
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Buddha Bowls Robbed By Armed Suspect

January 8, 2020 by

The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans, was armed and took an “undisclosed” amount of money.
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“Pattern of Burglaries” Occur in Manzanita Residence Hall Over Winter Break

January 6, 2020 by

The burglaries happened between the mornings of Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
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UCSB Police Officer Arrested for Battery and Brandishing a Firearm While Off Duty

December 21, 2019 by

The officer is new to the department and had not been cleared for field duty at the time of the incident.
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iVMenus Owner Patrick Galoustian Pleads Guilty to 8 Felony Charges Two Years After Initial Arrest

December 18, 2019 by

He was initially arrested on Dec. 18, 2017.
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