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Sheriff’s Office phone lines have been restored. 911 and non-emergency lines are functioning.
Press release here: sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-…
Press release here: sbsheriff.org/santa-barbara-…
Here is more information about text to 911, which is available during this outage: sbsheriff.org/sheriffs-offic…
Here is more information about text to 911, which is available during this outage: sbsheriff.org/sheriffs-offic…
Temporary phone numbers for dispatch: 805-896-5181 or 805-451-5639 . Do not call to test - only use for emergency.
Temporary phone numbers for dispatch: 805-896-5181 or 805-451-5639 . Do not call to test - only use for emergency.
County-wide phone outage. 911 and 10-digit lines are affected. Here is how you can get ahold of us for emergencies: Text to 911, email [email protected] We will be working on cell phone numbers - follow here for updates.
County-wide phone outage. 911 and 10-digit lines are affected. Here is how you can get ahold of us for emergencies: Text to 911, email [email protected] We will be working on cell phone numbers - follow here for updates.
Roadways are now open. Bag contained personal items and was not hazardous. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Deputies are still working in the area. Roadways remain closed. We appreciate your patience.
Deputies are still working in the area. Roadways remain closed. We appreciate your patience.
Goleta- Cremona and Los Carneros Way will also be closed at Hollister.
Goleta- Cremona and Los Carneros Way will also be closed at Hollister.
Goleta- Hollister is closed from Los Carneros to Aero Camino. Deputies investigating a suspicious package. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes. Updates here when available.
Goleta- Hollister is closed from Los Carneros to Aero Camino. Deputies investigating a suspicious package. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes. Updates here when available.
Press release here: sbsheriff.org/barricaded-sus…
Roadway has been reopened- thank you for avoiding the area. Detectives are on scene and investigating. We will share updates here.
Roadway has been reopened- thank you for avoiding the area. Detectives are on scene and investigating. We will share updates here.
Barricaded suspect is now in custody. Investigation is ongoing. Roadway will remain closed for a while longer. Updates here as they become available.
Barricaded suspect is now in custody. Investigation is ongoing. Roadway will remain closed for a while longer. Updates here as they become available.
Montecito: Deputies are on scene of a single barricaded subject on Fairway Road. Channel Drive is blocked and we ask the public to avoid the area. Updates here as they become available. Time of call 4:31 pm.
Montecito: Deputies are on scene of a single barricaded subject on Fairway Road. Channel Drive is blocked and we ask the public to avoid the area. Updates here as they become available. Time of call 4:31 pm.
Update: Detectives investigating homicide of juvenile victim. Read more here: sbsheriff.org/detectives-inv…
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a stabbing on San Simeon near Turnpike. Call time 8:48 pm. San Simeon will be closed for a few hours. Information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a stabbing on San Simeon near Turnpike. Call time 8:48 pm. San Simeon will be closed for a few hours. Information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released preliminary figures from the unsanctioned Deltopia spring break event in Isla Vista, which took place from Friday, April 4, 2025, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. Read more here: sbsheriff.org/2025-deltopia-…
Deltopia, Isla Vista: Roadways are now open. Please drive safe! #IslaVista

Deltopia, Isla Vista: There have been over 60 arrests by 3:30 pm on Saturday for violations including drunk in public, obstruction, festival ordinance, and one weapons violation. #IslaVista (repost with photo edit)
