Crime

Isla Vista burglar arrested on multiple felony charges

January 26, 2023 by and

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) deputies responded to a report of an intruder at a private residence at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 20.
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Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

January 17, 2023 by

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.
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UCPD issues timely warning for two instances of indecent exposure on campus

January 16, 2023 by

The suspects in both instances were not known to the victims and are not believed to be affiliated with campus, according to the timely warning.
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SBSO arrests suspected Goleta vegetation fire arsonist

November 3, 2022 by

The suspect was arrested on Nov. 3 on a misdemeanor of obstructing a peace officer, a felony charge of arson and a misdemeanor of possession of a controlled substance.
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Court declines to convict former SBCC student for rape, gives 90 day jail sentence

October 6, 2022 by

The defendant was initially arrested on Sept. 9, 2021 in relation to a sexual assault that occurred on UC Santa Barbara campus property.
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On-leave researcher alleged to have possessed child porn worked with students for months following felony charges

September 29, 2022 by and

In the months following the arrest, the researcher continued his work with student researchers in the Vision and Image Understanding Lab.
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Man arrested for assault with deadly weapon at Camino Real Marketplace

September 24, 2022 by

SBSO responded at 9:16 a.m. to a report of an assault involving a knife that just occurred, arriving near the Staples located in Camino Real Marketplace.
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UCSB researcher arrested for alleged child pornography possession had prior felony conviction, is now on leave and banned from campus

September 22, 2022 by and

Peterson was arrested in Carpinteria, at a house he did not reside in, for alleged possession of control child pornography and booked with a $50,000 bail, per police records obtained by the Nexus.
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UCSB researcher charged after UCPD found child pornography found on work computer, remains employed by university

September 22, 2022 by and

Three months after his arrest, the researcher is still employed by UCSB.
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I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

August 27, 2022 by

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.
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Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway

August 25, 2022 by

The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.
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Armed subject inside building on Camino Pescadero

August 18, 2022 by and

UCPD and SBSO have closed the 760 block of Camino Pescadero until further notice. 
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Burglary Committed by Unknown Suspect

May 18, 2022 by

UCPD is currently investigating the crime.
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Student Arrested at Santa Ynez Apartments Following Threats of Violence

April 7, 2022 by

The UCSB Police Department did not confirm his current whereabouts or whether he was released from police custody.
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SBSO Investigates Robbery at I.V. 7-Eleven

March 11, 2022 by

The SBSO lifted the initial request to avoid the surrounding area until further notice, but the investigation of the incident is still ongoing.
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