Crime

August 27, 2022

I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

By Mark Alfred

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.

August 25, 2022

Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway

By Mark Alfred

The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.

August 18, 2022

Armed subject inside building on Camino Pescadero

By Holly Rusch, Asumi Shuda

UCPD and SBSO have closed the 760 block of Camino Pescadero until further notice. 

May 18, 2022

UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Burglary Committed by Unknown Suspect

By Nisha Malley

UCPD is currently investigating the crime.

April 7, 2022

Student Arrested at Santa Ynez Apartments Following Threats of Violence

By Asumi Shuda

The UCSB Police Department did not confirm his current whereabouts or whether he was released from police custody.

March 11, 2022

SBSO Investigates Robbery at I.V. 7-Eleven

By Asumi Shuda

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

March 5, 2022

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.

March 4, 2022

Law Enforcement Continues To Investigate Shooting on Del Playa

By Atmika Iyer

Schroeder said that IVFP currently believes that the shooter was initially refused entrance to the party but forced his way into the residence.

March 3, 2022

Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

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.” 

March 1, 2022

Suspect From Attempted Kidnapping Committed Four Assaults in One Day

By Atmika Iyer

IVFP is looking through reports from previous weeks to see if the guilty party committed previous acts of kidnapping or assault.

March 1, 2022

Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery

By Atmika Iyer

After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.

February 19, 2022

Man Seriously Injured From Del Playa Shooting, Suspect Remains Outstanding

By Nisha Malley

The investigation of the shooting is ongoing. The status of the victim remains unclear, and the shooter remains outstanding.

February 16, 2022

UCSB Student, A.S. Member Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

No information is available yet on the days and times when the recording devices were in use.

February 10, 2022

Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

January 27, 2022

UCSB Student’s Sexual Assault Trial Date is Moved to March 4

By Asumi Shuda, Atmika Iyer

The investigation into Eteghaei was jointly conducted by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.

December 1, 2021

Man Commits Murder-Suicide at Calle Real Best Western, a Hotel Housing UCSB Students

By Atmika Iyer

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.