Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Montecito Home Invasion

A Nevada man was charged with attempted murder following a violent home invasion at a Montecito estate last Wednesday. The subject, allegedly broke into the mansion, attacking a female within the home, rendering her comatose. Authorities say the subject, who had a history of domestic violence and prior incarceration, barricaded himself in an upstairs bathroom before leaping from a second-story window, at which time sheriff’s K-9 units apprehended him.

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder, kidnapping, burglary, and aggravated assault. Officials noted the subject’s prior offenses and failure to comply with probation, citing him as a continued threat to public safety. The subject pleaded not guilty at his Friday arraignment. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2.