Suspect in custody: Mitchell Grant Grote, 30, was arrested after allegedly shooting a pellet gun at an officer during a street encounter. Officer recovering: The officer sustained a head injury from ...

May 21, 2026 On May 24th 2026, the Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint ...

Santa Barbara Police are investigating a suspicious May 8th death after they found a woman deceased, lying on the sand on ...

The investigation into the death of a woman found on Santa Barbara's East Beach around 5 p.m. on March 9 is ongoing, the ...

A Santa Barbara Police officer was reportedly injured on Saturday after a vehicle theft suspect backed the car into the officer while trying to evade capture. Kevin Benitez-Carbajal, 24, of Santa ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA – May 20, 2026 On May 14, 2026, seven members of the Santa Barbara Police Department were awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for ...

UPDATE: As of 5 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department confirmed that all roads affected by flooding in Santa Barbara have been reopened. Santa Barbara Police Department reported hazardous flood ...

UPDATE 8:13 p.m.: Police say they have safely located Chase White. The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 24-year-old Chase White, who is considered “at risk.” ...

At least one person was injured following an altercation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and community members in Santa Barbara, police said Wednesday. Officers with the Santa ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Monday, March 9th, the Santa Barbara Police Department confirmed Chase White has been safely located. "The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to thank the community for all ...