Crime

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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UCSB Student Detained in Low-Speed Car Crash off Del Playa Cliff

May 16, 2021 by and

The suspect drove their vehicle over the cliff, where it fell onto Devereux Beach. The suspect left the vehicle and fled from law enforcement, one sheriff’s deputy confirmed to the Nexus.
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Victim in ‘Suspicious Death’ at Campus Point was a UCSB Community Member

November 12, 2020 by and

As of Saturday at 3:45 p.m., no one is in custody, according to Barbara Ross, executive assistant to Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley.
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iV Menus Owner Patrick Galoustian Sentenced to 18 Years in State Prison

November 5, 2020 by

After accepting a plea deal in December 2019, it took over nine months and nine separate hearings for Galoustian to receive his sentence.
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iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed for Eighth Time, Rescheduled to Tomorrow

November 4, 2020 by

Galoustian's sentencing date was postponed for the eighth time to accommodate his last-minute request for an in-person sentencing. 
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iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Seventh Time, Rescheduled to Nov. 4

October 28, 2020 by

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.
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SBSO Arrests Burglary Suspect After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on I.V. Beach

October 22, 2020 by

The subject, 40 year-old Sergei Gonchar of Goleta, has been booked on $50,000 bond at the Santa Barbara County Jail, where he remains in custody.
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SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista

October 19, 2020 by

Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm, failure to obey a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.
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iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28

October 14, 2020 by

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Multiple Burglaries and Break-Ins on Campus Property

September 23, 2020 by

UCPD is currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with more information can contact the department at (805) 893-3446.
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Police Arrest Suspect For Breaking Into Vacant Isla Vista Apartment and Refusing To Leave

July 27, 2020 by

Donald Cameron was arrested on one count of burglary, vandalism and obstructing a peace officer. He is currently in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail on $50,000 bail. 
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iV Menus Owner Sentencing Postponed To September

July 16, 2020 by

Galoustian’s sentencing will be based on the eight felony charges he pled guilty to in December 2019, two years after his initial arrest. 
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Arrested for Stalking

May 19, 2020 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Zachary Coughlin, the driver of the “mirror van,” for stalking on Monday night in Isla Vista around 10 p.m.
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Police Arrest Lompoc Resident For Discharging Firearm in Isla Vista on Friday Night

March 9, 2020 by

The resident, 20-year-old Christopher Maxwell, is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Jail on a $250,000 bail.
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Timely Warning Issued for Multiple Burglaries at Anacapa Residence Hall

February 11, 2020 by

The UCSB Police Department is currently searching for the suspect, and did not provide a description of the suspect.
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