Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Online Threats / Virginia Lane, Montecito — Sunday, October 18, 2025, 12:47 pm

Deputies responded to a reporting party receiving threatening messages via Facebook Marketplace from an unknown subject. The suspect attempted to buy an item from the RP (reporting party) on Facebook Marketplace and claimed to have sent the money to the RP. The RP stated they never received the money and were concerned when the suspect demanded a refund. The reporting party believes it is a scam and that the suspect is shaking him down for money but wanted documentation in case the suspect continues to harass and threaten him.

Firearm and DUI / Lillie Avenue, Summerland — Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:38 pm

Deputies responded to reports of a man with a firearm at the Nugget. While en route, deputies received updates that the information was secondhand and that the suspect was eating. Once on scene, deputies ascertained that the gun was out briefly but not brandished or shown in a threatening manner. Deputies made contact with the suspect, who admitted to having a firearm in his satchel and was escorted outside. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for DUI.

Mental Issue / Romero Canyon, Montecito — Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:56 pm

Deputies responded to a call by concerned parents over their son suffering a manic episode. Neighbors to the residence also called, saying there was a subject threatening to shoot people and screaming gibberish. When deputies arrived, the subject, who was completely naked, shouted that he had a gun and was going to shoot deputies. He then charged Deputy Mendez with a puffed-out chest and balled fists. Deputy Mendez responded by deploying his Taser, which stopped the subject from attacking him but did not achieve NMI (neuromuscular incapacitation). The subject began to flee and was followed by Deputy Sanabria, then turned and charged at Deputy Sanabria, who deployed his Taser three times after two attempts failed to achieve NMI. The subject then fell and slid along the driveway, resulting in some abrasions. He was later medically cleared at Downtown Cottage and booked at Santa Barbara Jail.