Crime

Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Reported in I.V.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of the kidnapping of a 28-year-old woman from her residence on the 6700 block of Abrego Road in Isla Vist...
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I.V. Stays Relatively Quiet Over Thanksgiving Weekend

This past weekend, there were nine arrests in Isla Vista, including three for public intoxication, two for felony warrants and four for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Police Arrest Salinas Man on Rape Charges

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man yesterday on charges of raping a 19-year-old female UCSB student. The suspect, 23-year-old Victor Farias from Salinas, California, was arrested...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of drug cases, burglaries and assaults last week and over the weekend.
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Weekend Wrap-Up (5-2 to 5-5 2014)

Over the weekend, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to the discovery of a dead female body on the beach as well as an occurrence of shoplifting, among other minor incidents.
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I.V. Resident Held On Rape Charges

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday that Sherriff’s deputies arrested Santa Barbara City College student Deon Kitt on April 2 in connection with the sexual assault of two...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

Over the weekend, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several criminal incidents in Isla Vista involving UCSB students, Isla Vista residents and individuals from outside the community.
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Spring Break Crime Wrap-Up

Last week, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of incidents including several assaults, one of which involved assault by use of machete, and alcohol-related crimes.
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Three Arrested Over Stabbing, Unlawful Assembly

Last night, a stabbing occurred on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive at approximately 10:45 p.m., after which a large crowd surrounded the police officers who were investigating the scene and grew to ...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

Over the weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to various incidents including a drug bust, a battery case on Del Playa Drive and a series of residential burglaries.
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UCPD Releases Sketches of Sexual Assault Case Suspects

The UCSB Police Department released composite sketches of two of a group of suspects wanted for the beating and gang rape of a 19-year-old student that took place on Feb. 23.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

Over the weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two cases of sexual assault — in addition to alcohol-related crimes and citations for trespassing and false imprisonment.
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Sexual Assaults Reported in I.V.

Two separate sexual assault crimes in Isla Vista occurred this past weekend, with suspects in both cases currently at-large, according to statements released by the Santa Barbara County Sherriff’s O...
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Police Respond to Auto Thefts, Assaults

Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to several crimes over the weekend, including a string of burglaries and multiple incidences of assault.
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Police Recover Stolen Items, Search for Suspects

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of drug and alcohol-related offenses this weekend, as well as a strong-armed robbery and another incidence of theft.
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