Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

Elder Abuse / 100 block of Evans Ave — Tuesday, January 06, at 13:00 hours

Deputies responded to a report of an adult son causing issues at his father’s home. The reporting party, his father, advised that his son was in the home refusing to leave and had an active warrant for his arrest. The warrant was for elder abuse, battery, and narcotics related violations. Alleged perpetrator withdrew further into the house when contacted and refused to surrender to law enforcement. His father suggested that subject could be violent and had previously fled and resisted arrest with another squad. Due to these factors the house was surrounded and K9 was paged. K91 and K92 arrived and subject surrendered.  

Misdemeanor Warrants / Lookout Park — Tuesday, January 06, at 13:36 hours

Subject was contacted as a potential suspect in an incident. While it was determined she was not involved in the incident, a records check did indicate she had two active misdemeanor warrants. She was arrested, transported, and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Illegal Parking at Trailhead / E. Mountain Dr/Riven Rock — Tuesday, January 06, at 21:49 hours

One vehicle was towed from the Riven Rock Hot Springs Trailhead parking lot.  

Open Container / 1200 Channel Drive — Wednesday, January 07, at 01:25 hours

Deputies contacted a vehicle with tinted front windows parked near 1200 Channel Drive, in violation of 26708 CVC. The driver mentioned he and his friend were hanging out. Two open containers of 24 oz “VMC” Jamaica Hibiscus Tequila Cocktail were collected from the vehicle. Subject admitted they were his, so he was issued a citation for an open container as a passenger in the vehicle – 23221(a) CVC. Subject signed the citation and both subjects departed without further incident. 

Theft / 700 block of Chelham Way, Montecito — Friday, January 09, at 07:29 hours

An unknown suspect walked down Chelham Way, sporadically turning his flashlight off and on. He gained entry into two of the victim’s vehicles and stole several thousand dollars’ worth of items and credit cards. He then went and made purchases with the stolen credit cards in Goleta. The investigation is ongoing.