Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

Vandalism / 800 block Buena Vista Drive — Sunday, November 09, at 15:34 hours

Deputies were contacted after a homeowner returned home following a less than 24 hour absence to find items around her home misplaced, protein shakes missing from her fridge, and closets rummaged through. The Reporting Party discovered an open bathroom window which was believed to be the method of entry as all doors were locked and there were no signs of forced entry. At this time, no significant items appeared to be missing. There were no surveillance cameras on the property and the empty protein shakes were located just outside where the open bathroom window was located and collected to be processed. 

Vehicle Vandalism / 2200 block Calle Culebra, Summerland — Monday, November 10, at 10:31 hours

Deputies responded to a victim reporting his Tesla was broken into overnight, and his wallet, golf clubs, and golf shoes were taken from the vehicle. The victim’s AMEX card was used at four separate locations the following morning. Video surveillance at Summerland Fuel Depot identified a suspect, capturing them using the victim’s card at a gas pump. Video footage at Target and Home Depot in Goleta captured a female making purchases of $333 and $709, however she has not successfully been identified yet. Investigation ongoing, followup to be conducted. 

Vandalism / 200 block Butterfly Lane — Tuesday, November 11, at 07:33 hours

Deputies responded to a call of unknown suspect(s) having forced entry into a residence through a rear slider door and having cut the screen. It is unknown what was taken or when this occurred. The residence was last seen undisturbed on 10/19/25. 

Domestic Violence and Meth / 2100 block Ortega Hill — Thursday, November 13, at 10:36 hours

Deputies responded to a call of a neighbor yelling and screaming. Upon arrival deputies contacted the victim. The victim stated they and the suspect had dated in the past. On the evening in question, subject entered victim’s home without their consent and attempted to steal two $500 guitars. When victim confronted subject, subject shoved victim causing them to fall to the ground and sustain minor visible injuries. Subject was arrested and found in possession of suspected methamphetamines. They were transported and booked at SBJ. 

Phone/Bank Scam / 800 block Chelham Way — Saturday, November 15, at 09:34 hours

Deputies responded to a victim reporting that she was being contacted telephonically by a male claiming to be a representative of the U.S. Bank Fraud Department. During the conversation, the suspect sent the victim several text messages and emails that appeared to come from US Bank. The victim authorized two MoneyGram transfers for a total of $5,190. The victim was suspicious and called MoneyGram, where she discovered the money was cashed in Rhode Island by a “Hugh Alton Martin.” She contacted US Bank who confirmed she had been scammed. An open-source internet search revealed the suspect to be a 34-year-old male in Rhode Island with multiple priors for similar offences. A report was taken and forwarded to the Warwick Police Department in Rhode Island.