Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Vehicle Tampering / Jameson & Loureyro Road, Montecito — Sunday, October 12, 11:14 a.m.

Deputies responded to an incident involving a local woman and the towing service she used for roadside assistance. When the tow driver arrived, the woman became verbally abusive. The driver told her that he was leaving and would not tow the vehicle. As he got into his truck and closed the door, apparently the woman jumped onto the back of the tow truck, went to the driver’s side door, and began hitting the window with her hands. Woman was cited for violation of Section 10852 of the California Vehicle Code (tampering with or injuring a vehicle) and later provided with a different tow service to remove her vehicle from the roadway.

Narcotics and Speeding / Lillie Avenue, Summerland — Sunday, October 12, 9:18 p.m.

Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding north on Highway 101. The driver, who was on active probation for drug possession, admitted to having drugs in his motel room. The passenger was also found with drugs. Deputies conducted a probation search of the motel room and located numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia. Both driver and passenger were arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Motorcycle Violation / Lillie Avenue, Summerland — Sunday, October 12, 12:34 a.m.

Deputies stopped a motorcycle for failing to stop at a stop sign and for not having rear or license plate lights. The rider did not have an M1 endorsement (a class of motorcycle license), and under his CDL restrictions was required to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device – a breathalyzer that prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver’s breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is above a predetermined limit. He was cited for the violations.

Male Felon / Montecito Union School, Montecito

Monday, October 13, 8:29 p.m.

While conducting a premises check at the Montecito Union School parking lot, deputies contacted a male subject. A records check initially showed an outstanding felony warrant. The suspect was arrested and searched, during which deputies found drugs. Dispatch later advised that the issuing agency had recalled the warrant, though it had not been removed from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). The suspect was booked for the drug possession violation only.

Suspicious Letter / 5700 block of Via Real

Tuesday, October 14, 9:55 a.m.

Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious letter left on the door of a property manager. The letter did not contain explicit threats but included random and unusual comments. A suspect has been identified, and follow-up investigation is underway.

Vehicle Violation / Coast Village Road, Montecito — Tuesday, October 14, 8:19 p.m.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration and false tags. The driver also had an expired license. Due to the false tag, expired registration (July 2023), and expired license, the vehicle was towed. The driver was cited for violations of Sections 4462.5, 4000(a)(1), and 12500 of the Vehicle Code and was released from the scene shortly after.