Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

By Montecito Journal   |   February 17, 2026

Trespasser with Weapons / Birnam Wood — Tuesday, January 27, at 13:30 hours

Deputies responded to Birnam Wood Golf Course to investigate a report of a subject, later identified, trespassing and threatening people with a baton/billy club. Subject barricaded himself in the fitness director’s office inside of the club house prior to deputies’ arrival. The subject ultimately exited the office and was taken into custody. While deputies began to search his person, he turned and spit on one of the deputies’ faces. A search of his vehicle was conducted, and deputies located two swords, two fighting sticks, and a loaded pistol. While in the back of a patrol unit, the subject made multiple threats stating he would use a firearm to shoot and kill deputies on scene. Subject was ultimately arrested for being in violation of 69 PC, 417 PC, 243(b) PC, 22210 PC, 602(m) PC and 25400(a)(1) PC. A search warrant for his house was granted and deputies seized numerous firearms, swords, knives, magazines, ammunition and a safe.

Sexual Assault / San Ysidro Road — Wednesday, January 28, at 11:43 hours

The victim reported a sexual assault to STESA (Standing Together to End Sexual Assault) that had occurred on 10/24/2025. Victim reported that an old friend of hers sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions. Report documented and forwarded to detectives. 

Meth / 900 block Romero Canyon — Wednesday, January 28, at 01:48 hours

Deputies contacted the driver because he and his vehicle matched the description of a reported suspicious vehicle in the area. Upon contact with the subject, who was sitting in the front seat of his vehicle with the keys in the ignition, deputies noticed several empty beer cans in the bed of his truck, a red “whip it” (nitrous oxide) container on his lap, and signs of intoxication. A consent search of the vehicle revealed two methamphetamine pipes with a usable quantity of methamphetamine, 158 grams of marijuana, and two butane “whip it” containers. Subject provided a urine sample which tested presumptive positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, THC, MDMA, and alcohol. Subject was transported to and booked in the main jail without further incident. 

Misdemeanor / Tracks Depot Road — Friday, January 30, at 15:54 hours

Two subjects were called in by a neighbor. One of the subjects was arrested and booked on four misdemeanor warrants. 

 

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