Crime

September 30, 2021

SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The student, Peyton Mcdonald, is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25.

September 29, 2021

Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

By Asumi Shuda

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.

August 1, 2021

Isla Vista Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The arrestee, 36-year-old Jered Harwin, currently remains in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail with no bail.

July 22, 2021

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Zachary Coughlin Found Guilty of 14 Charges

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Coughlin was arrested and charged on May 19, 2020, following social media reports of his behavior.

May 21, 2021

Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Trial to Begin on July 28

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

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

May 16, 2021

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

By Holly Rusch, Katherine Swartz

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.

November 12, 2020

Victim in ‘Suspicious Death’ at Campus Point was a UCSB Community Member

By Katherine Swartz, Atmika Iyer

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.

November 5, 2020

iV Menus Owner Patrick Galoustian Sentenced to 18 Years in State Prison

By Max Abrams

After accepting a plea deal in December 2019, it took over nine months and nine separate hearings for Galoustian to receive his sentence.

November 4, 2020

iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed for Eighth Time, Rescheduled to Tomorrow

By Max Abrams

Galoustian's sentencing date was postponed for the eighth time to accommodate his last-minute request for an in-person sentencing.

October 28, 2020

iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Seventh Time, Rescheduled to Nov. 4

By Max Abrams

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.

October 22, 2020

SBSO Arrests Burglary Suspect After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on I.V. Beach

By Max Abrams

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.

October 19, 2020

SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista

By Max Abrams

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.

October 14, 2020

iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28

By Max Abrams

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.

September 23, 2020

UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Multiple Burglaries and Break-Ins on Campus Property

By Holly Rusch

UCPD is currently investigating these crimes. Anyone with more information can contact the department at (805) 893-3446.

July 27, 2020

Police Arrest Suspect For Breaking Into Vacant Isla Vista Apartment and Refusing To Leave

By Max Abrams

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.

July 16, 2020