Crime

September 3, 2025

Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.

June 3, 2025

Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

By Jack Dindia

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.

May 7, 2025

Young male seen with balcony fall decedent Liz Hamel identified, questioned by UCPD

By Jack Dindia

A young man seen with Liz Hamel on the night of the fall resulting in her death has been identified and interviewed by the UC Police Department.

April 30, 2025

Family of UCSB balcony fall victim seeks answers from community regarding her death

By Jack Dindia

The family of Liz Hamel held a press conference requesting assistance of community members in obtaining information of the incident that resulted in her death.

March 31, 2025

Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

By Lizzy Rager

Jackson Kyle Jue was accused of attempted murder, second-degree robbery, carrying a concealed firearm and other felony charges.

March 28, 2025

UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

By Lizzy Rager

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family.

March 21, 2025

Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

By Lizzy Rager

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.

March 20, 2025

Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

By Lizzy Rager

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.

February 12, 2025

Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

By Lizzy Rager

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says.

February 3, 2025

Break-in at I.V. Food Co-op, suspect at large

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

An unidentified suspect broke into the Isla Vista Food Cooperative at around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 1, stealing parts of an empty cash register and damaging a back window.

November 8, 2024

Halloween crimes decline in 2024

By Lizzy Rager

Oct. 25, the day before the ordinances went into effect, saw the most crimes for October with 12 arrests and over 100 citations.

October 11, 2024

Overnight burglaries reported near Storke Family Housing and Santa Ynez Apartments

By Lizzy Rager

Two burglaries occurred overnight from Oct. 10-11 near campus housing. Tools, home improvement fixtures, and other items were stolen.

July 10, 2024

Arson reported at North Campus Open Space, suspect at large

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

A grass area at the North Campus Open Space, west of West Campus Family Housing, was set on fire this afternoon, encompassing an area of 50 by 50 yards of vegetation.