Crime

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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Unknown Suspect or Suspects Cause “Significant Damage” to Women’s Restroom in Buchanan Hall

February 5, 2020 by

None of the students saw anyone leaving the area, according to the police report.
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Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

January 22, 2020 by and

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down. 
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Buddha Bowls Robbed By Armed Suspect

January 8, 2020 by

The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans, was armed and took an “undisclosed” amount of money.
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“Pattern of Burglaries” Occur in Manzanita Residence Hall Over Winter Break

January 6, 2020 by

The burglaries happened between the mornings of Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
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UCSB Police Officer Arrested for Battery and Brandishing a Firearm While Off Duty

December 21, 2019 by

The officer is new to the department and had not been cleared for field duty at the time of the incident.
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iVMenus Owner Patrick Galoustian Pleads Guilty to 8 Felony Charges Two Years After Initial Arrest

December 18, 2019 by

He was initially arrested on Dec. 18, 2017.
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UCPD, SBSO Investigating Four Similar Reports of Attempted Robbery

December 10, 2019 by

All of the robberies occurred on Sunday between approximately 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on campus and in Isla Vista.
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Two Additional Suspects Arrested For Nov. Isla Vista Armed Robbery

December 10, 2019 by

SBSO, with the assistance of the San Francisco Police Department, served three search warrants in San Francisco on Friday at the each of the suspects’ homes.
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UCSB Student Arrested for Isla Vista Assault Previously Arrested for Beating of Rival Frat Member at Mississippi

November 23, 2019 by

Steil did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
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Police Arrest Two Suspects in I.V. in Connection With Armed Robbery

November 23, 2019 by

Initial reports came in around 10:23 a.m. on Monday that three individuals had fled a house on the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road in Isla Vista after reportedly robbing two victims at gunpoint. 
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UCSB Student Allegedly Assaults Multiple Individuals in Isla Vista While Shouting Homophobic Slur

November 21, 2019 by and

Because news of the Rockfire altercation spread quickly through social media, many students and community members had learned about the situation through unofficial channels.
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Police Searching for 3 Suspects in Armed Isla Vista Home Invasion Robbery 

November 18, 2019 by and

Students are advised to lock their doors and stay away from windows.
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