Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Stolen Check / El Montecito Church 1455 East Valley Road — Tuesday, April 15, at 13:39 hours

El Montecito Presbyterian Church reported that someone other than the intended payee intercepted and cashed a check for $1,555.

Mental Health-Challenged Male / 2200 Ortega Hill block — Wednesday, April 16, at 13:23 hours

Dispatch received several calls regarding a male causing a disturbance and yelling at people at Lookout Park and then near businesses in the area. Deputies located him and he was placed on a mental health hold. 

Stolen Check / 1470 E. Valley Road — Wednesday, April 16, at 10:38 hours

On 03-22-2025, Reporting Party mailed a birthday card with a check inside at the Montecito Post Office. An unknown suspect took the card from the Montecito Post Office and cashed RP check for $14,300 on 04-15-2025.

Harassment Order Violation / 500 block El Bosque Road — Friday, April 18, at 14:40 hours

Deputies were called out for violation of a court-ordered harassment stay between neighbors. Subject was contacted and cited for violation of 166PC.

Burglary / 200 block Penny Lane — Friday, April 18, at 20:56 hours

Deputies were called out to a residence for a glass-break alarm call. While checking the property, deputies found two broken glass French doors at the rear of the residence. The residence was cleared, and it did not appear anything inside the residence was disturbed or missing. The audible alarm was very loud and possibly drove the intruder away from the scene. Property Manager showed up to secure the residence. 

Intoxication / 1200 block Eleven Oaks Lane — Friday, April 18, at 23:06 hours

During a Suspicious Circumstance call, Subject was discovered slumped over inside a running vehicle in the roadway. Once awakened, Subject appeared to be heavily intoxicated. CHP responded to investigate, conducted Field Sobriety Tests, and arrested Subject. His Preliminary Alcohol Screening results were 0.16/0.16.