Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

By Montecito Journal   |   July 7, 2026

Sexual Advances / 600 block Olive Mill Road — Monday, June 15, at 16:12 hours

Victim had repeated unwanted sexual advances from a coworker, who also repeatedly touched his buttocks and told him he wanted to have sex with him. The victim was at a party with the suspect and went to sleep in a bedroom. The victim woke up to the suspect naked next to him stroking his chest and the suspect left when told to do so. Follow-up to be completed. 

Multiple Violations / Channel Drive — Tuesday, June 16, at 20:17 hours

Subject was stopped in the unincorporated community of Montecito, after violating CVC 22450(a) (failure to stop at a stop sign). The investigation revealed additional violations of CVC 5200(a) (no rear license plate), CVC 12500(a) (unlicensed driver), CVC 16028(a) (no proof of insurance), and CVC 4000(a)(1) (expired registration). The motorcycle was impounded and towed by 805 Towing. 

Assault/Battery / 200 block Hot Springs Road — Wednesday, June 17, at 12:40 hours

Deputies responded to a homeowner and gardener engaging in a verbal altercation over an unpaid bill. During the altercation both men came into physical contact with one another in a narrow part of the sidewalk between a mailbox and a wall. The gardener collided with the mailbox, lost his balance and fell to the ground, causing injury to his back. The gardener claimed the homeowner deliberately pushed him into the mailbox and wanted charges filed against him. The homeowner claimed the gardener was in his face, threatening him with a rake, and he walked into the mailbox, losing his balance. There was no conclusive evidence to support either version of events. The gardener was transported out of caution. The report was forwarded to DA for review. 

Job Site Theft / Channel Drive — Thursday, June 18, at 08:33 hours

The reporting party stated that two of his workers had their tools stolen from the jobsite overnight, totaling over $7,000. No surveillance footage existed at time of report. 

 

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