Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Assault/Stealing Gas / PC 22810 Summerland Fuel Depot — Monday, September 15, at 07:28 hours

Reporting Party (RP) was attempting to make a delivery to the gas station, but suspect’s vehicle was parked blocking the unloading area. The delivery driver asked the suspect to move his vehicle so they could unload their goods. Unprovoked, the suspect approached the victim from behind and pepper sprayed him. The suspect stole gas from a nearby vehicle being fueled before fleeing in a 2000’s model gold-colored Infiniti sedan with tinted windows. The suspect is a BMA with a shaved head. Be On the Lookout submitted to patrol and local agencies.

Burglary / 1700 block Glen Oaks — Tuesday, September 16, at 11:11 hours

Victim reported her home was burglarized on the evening of 9/13/25. Three unknown suspects broke the glass of the back door and entered the unoccupied residence. Rooms/closets were ransacked. Only confirmed stolen items were car and house keys. Suspects appeared to have gained access to the residence from the creek bed. 

Burglary / 1400 block N. Jameson — Tuesday, September 16, at 13:12 hours

RP reported numerous items stolen from her residence by a babysitter during the time she was employed. Since the report, two items were returned. One item still outstanding, which the babysitter claims she did not take.

Assaulter Arrested / Summerland Fuel Depot — Tuesday, September 16, at 16:07 hours

Suspect from 9/15 pepper spray assault was arrested by Goleta Deputies at a gas station on Fairview Avenue.

Car theft / Humphrey Road — Wednesday, September 17, at 04:23 hours

Deputies responded to a call of three males attempting to remove parts from victim’s Prius. Upon arrival, the victim showed deputies surveillance footage of the attempted catalytic converted theft. The three males were driving a black Honda accord. They used a floor jack to lift the vehicle from the driver’s side, and a second individual went under the hood with a red cordless saw. They managed to cut one side of the catalytic converter before the owner yelled at them, they quickly gathered their tools and drove off (unknown plate).

Stolen E-bike / 2500 block Varley St. — Wednesday, September 17, at 13:53 hours

E-bike was discarded in the brush on the E end of Varley Street. Discovered to be a bike that was reported stolen on 9/3, which was last tracked to the Summerland area. Bike was stripped of the seat and battery, and majority of it was spray-painted black. Locked at the Carp Station bike rack, and owner contacted to come retrieve it at later time.

Vehicle Pursuit/Felony / HWY 101 Santa Claus Lane onramp — Thursday, September 18, at 18:46 hours

Deputies assisted CHP who were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle which ultimately collided and the driver foot bailed south into the marsh. A perimeter was ultimately set in place while K92 responded to the scene. The suspect was in violation of VC 2800.2, PC 148(a)(1) and had an outstanding misdemeanor and felony warrants for his arrest. Once on scene, the suspect attempted to flee through the marsh once again but was taken into custody after a successful K9 apprehension.

Family Disturbance / 1400 block S Jameson Lane — Thursday, September 18, at 21:28 hours

In the course of a single shift, Deputies responded to two calls regarding a family disturbance. A female was HBD (Had Been Drinking) and 415 (Family Disturbance) with her parents inside of their residence. During both investigations, the female was disruptive and did not listen to commands from deputies. At one point, she attempted to stand and assault her father in front of deputies. She was arrested and booked for being in violation of PC 148(a)(1).