Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

By Montecito Journal   |   July 27, 2026

Camping / Butterfly Beach – Sunday, July 05, at 12:21 hours

Deputies contacted the subject who was camped on the beach and found to be a public nuisance. He was issued a citation for the violation. 

Camping / Butterfly Beach, — Sunday, July 05, at 12:49 hours

Deputies contacted another subject who was camped on the beach and found to be a public nuisance. He was issued a citation for the violation. 

Theft / 900 block East Mountain Drive — Sunday, July 05, at 12:02 hours

The suspect used a vehicle registered under his ex-GF to steal packages from the front gate of the residence. Deputies have attempted to contact the subject but have not been successful.

Bear Sighting / 800 block Buena Vista

Monday, July 06, at 22:30 hours

Deputies were contacted to respond to the above location due to a bear sighting. The bear had previously walked onto the property and killed all the Reporting Party’s chickens. The RP’s dogs were barking a lot, which was unusual and the RP thought the bear had returned. Deputies walked the property and were Unable To Locate. Photos were provided so notification could be made to the community. Photos and email sent to the PIO. A report was made with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on behalf of the RP. 

Camping / Butterfly Beach

Wednesday, July 08, at 11:45 hours

Deputies contacted the subject, who was camped on the beach and found to be a public nuisance. He was issued a citation for the violation.

Camping / Butterfly Beach

Wednesday, July 08, at 11:45 hours

Deputies contacted another subject who was camping on the beach and found to have four local misdemeanor warrants. Subject was arrested and transported to SBJ for a total of 10 alleged violations. 

Beached Sailboat/Possible Hazard Spill / Butterfly Beach

Thursday, July 09, at 09:57 hours

A beached vessel, a sailboat with no mast, was located on Butterfly Beach below 1000 Channel Drive. Harbor Patrol verified no occupants. Coast Guard was notified of a potential hazard spill and will address potential spillage. Deputies tagged the beached vessel, and a National Response Center (NRC) report was made and notification to all necessary agencies through the NRC was done. 

 

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