Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

By Montecito Journal   |   August 19, 2025

WhatsApp Spam Messaging / Middle Road — Wednesday, July 30, at 11:45 hours

The Reporting Party stated that she received two WhatsApp messages that said in Spanish, “Hi my love, how are you” from an unknown number. She blocked the number from the App. She then received two facetime calls. She ignored them and then received an inappropriate photograph via text message. She blocked the number and did not have any further contact.

Speeding/DUI / Highway 101 Southbound Summerland Offramp — Wednesday, July 30, at 21:34 hours

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 101 SB/Summerland off-ramp. The driver was speeding through a construction zone, failed to signal, and was tailgating. The Deputy conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and determined subject was driving under the influence of alcohol. Subject provided a breath sample of .09%. He was transported and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail for being in violation of 23152(a) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and 23152(b) – Driving over .08% BAC. 

 

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