Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

Meth / Finney Street Beach — Monday, January 12, at 10:34 hours

Subject was contacted at the above location and found to be on pre-trial release conditions with full search terms. A methamphetamine pipe was found on subject. A search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine, fentanyl, and various narcotics-related pieces of equipment. Subject was arrested for violation of 11364(a) HS, 11377(a) HS, 11350(a) HS and 496(a) HS and transported to SBJ. 

Trailhead Car Towed / 1200 E. Mountain Road — Monday, January 12, at 22:00 hours

A vehicle was towed from the Hot Springs Trailhead parking area. 

Break-in, Meth, Assault / 1800 block Jameson Road — Tuesday, January 13, at 21:11 hours

Subject entered the residence on the 1800 block of N. Jameson and was looking through the food in the kitchen. A resident located and confronted the subject and tried to push him outside. Subject refused to leave, pushed his way back inside, and tried to strike the resident. Subject was taken to the ground and subdued until deputies arrived. Subject was later found in possession of presumptive methamphetamine. 

Check Fraud / 1200 block Coast Village Road — Wednesday, January 14, at 11:29 hours

A bookkeeper called to report a fraudulent check. Victim wrote the check in January 2025 and dropped it off inside the US post office drop box in Montecito. The fraudulent transaction went unnoticed because the check’s payee was changed but not the amount the check was originally made for. A courtesy report was taken and will be forwarded to the United States Postal Inspection Service. 

“No Parking” Signs Removed / 800 block Riven Rock Road — Wednesday, January 14, at 21:10 hours

Two “no parking” signs were removed from their posted locations in the ground and thrown off the side of a hill along Riven Rock Road. There is no suspect information at this time. An offense report was authorized. 

Camouflaged Camera Found on Property / 1100 block Oriole Road — Friday, January 16, at 10:30 hours

The property owner’s landscaper found a camouflaged and operative game camera on the property. It was unknown when the camera was installed or by whom. The camera was collected and booked. An email was sent to the Intel Unit as this may be South American Theft Group (SATG) related.