Crime

May 7, 2016

UCSB Student Charged with Assaulting Pastor in Isla Vista

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

A UCSB student was arrested early Saturday morning for assault and several other charges after allegedly punching an Isla Vista pastor more than 30 times in the face.

March 3, 2016

Former Student Denied Bail, Held on Rape Charges

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

The former UCSB student accused of raping and beating another former student with two men in 2014 was denied bail Wednesday.

February 16, 2016

Ex-Student Pleads Not Guilty in 2014 Campus Rape

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

A former UC Santa Barbara student accused of raping a woman on campus in 2014 pleaded not guilty to two felony rape charges Tuesday and will continue to be held without bail.

February 11, 2016

University, Police, Attorney Respond to Rape Arrest

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

The University of California, Santa Barbara responded Thursday to the arrest of a suspect in the February 2014 rape and assault of a student on campus.

February 11, 2016

Two UCSB Students Arrested for Home Invasion Robbery

By Supriya Yelimeli

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred Jan. 29, 2016 on Madrid Rd. and Camino Pescadero in Isla Vista.

January 27, 2016

Victim of On-Campus Rape Files Lawsuit Against UC Regents

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of a UC Santa Barbara student who was violently raped by three men in 2014 alleges that UCSB is partially responsible for the assault because it neglected a “dangerous” part of campu...

January 7, 2016

Assembly Bill Seeks To Speed Up 911 Response

By Sonia May Htoon

Assemblymember Das Williams introduced Assembly Bill 1564 (AB 1564) on Monday to quicken response 911 emergency call from cellphones by streamlining the dispatch process.

November 18, 2015

Wrap-Up Nov. 9-16

By Patrick Guardian

Last week (Nov. 9-16), law enforcement units in Isla Vista responded to a case of domestic violence, two fights, a cliff fall and two break-ins. On Tuesday, law enforcement units responded to a call on domestic violence ...

November 11, 2015

Wrap-Up Nov. 2-9

By Patrick Guardian

Last week (Nov. 2-9) law enforcement units in Isla Vista encountered three robberies and a suspect that appeared to be under the influence of illegal substances. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, officers responded to a report of a re...

October 28, 2015

Wrap-Up Oct. 19-26

By Patrick Guardian

Last week (Oct. 19-26), law enforcement officials responded to reports of a residential explosion, multiple residential burglaries and a fight. On Monday, Oct. 19, an oxygen tank exploded on the ground level of Friendshi...

October 20, 2015

Wrap Up Oct. 13-20

By Patrick Guardian

Last week (Oct. 13-20) law enforcement units in Isla Vista responded to a residential burglary, a rooftop accident on Del Playa Road and a prowler outside a residence on Pasado Road. Early Friday morning, law enforcement...

October 14, 2015

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Patrick Guardian

Last week (Oct. 5-12) law enforcement units in Isla Vista encountered a possible sexual assault, a driver under the influence of heroin and a suspect in possession of cocaine, marijuana and stolen wallets.

October 5, 2015

Pizza With Police Focuses on I.V. Halloween Plans

By Chris Perez

UC Santa Barbara Police Department (UCPD) and Associated Students co-hosted Pizza with Police Thursday night at Pizza My Heart.

May 27, 2015

Weekend Wrapup May 21-25

By Patrick Guardian

This weekend, law enforcement responded to two incidents, a break-in and a robbery, in Isla Vista.

May 13, 2015

Weekend Wrap-up 5/7-5/10

By Patrick Guardian

Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) and UCSB Police Department (UCPD) responded to one case of public intoxication, one break-in, two fights, one peeping tom and one vehicle theft last weekend.