Crime

Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case

March 3, 2022 by and

Asia Juarez — who found a hidden camera in their bathroom on the morning of Feb. 15. — said she wanted to share her story because she “has nothing to be ashamed of.” 
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Suspect From Attempted Kidnapping Committed Four Assaults in One Day

March 1, 2022 by

IVFP is looking through reports from previous weeks to see if the guilty party committed previous acts of kidnapping or assault.
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Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery

March 1, 2022 by

After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.
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Man Seriously Injured From Del Playa Shooting, Suspect Remains Outstanding

February 19, 2022 by

The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. The status of the victim remains unclear, and the shooter remains outstanding.
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UCSB Student, A.S. Member Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom

February 16, 2022 by and

No information is available yet on the days and times when the recording devices were in use.
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Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

February 10, 2022 by and

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
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UCSB Student’s Sexual Assault Trial Date is Moved to March 4

January 27, 2022 by and

The investigation into Eteghaei was jointly conducted by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.
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Man Commits Murder-Suicide at Calle Real Best Western, a Hotel Housing UCSB Students

December 1, 2021 by

The university is aware of the shooting and has reached out to the students living at the hotel to understand how they were impacted by the shooting.
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Incidents of Stalking on Campus Property, Arrests Suspect

November 23, 2021 by

UCPD is currently investigating the crimes in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. 
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UCSB Student Faces Additional Charges of Sexual Assault

November 6, 2021 by

The dates of his alleged crimes from both cases range from October 2020 all the way to June 2021. 
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SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

September 30, 2021 by

The student, Peyton Mcdonald, is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25. 
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Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

September 29, 2021 by

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.
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Isla Vista Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

August 1, 2021 by

The arrestee, 36-year-old Jered Harwin, currently remains in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail with no bail.
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Zachary Coughlin Found Guilty of 14 Charges

July 22, 2021 by and

Coughlin was arrested and charged on May 19, 2020, following social media reports of his behavior.
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Trial to Begin on July 28

May 21, 2021 by and

Coughlin pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges on Oct. 2, 2020 during his arraignment.
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