Detective missed potential red flag in search warrant that claimed the life of Detective Luca Benedetti
Editors Note: While this article points out an error that may have been made, the potential errors were made by humans, who will always make mistakes.We have the benefit of hindsight which no body on scene had.This is not to cast blame, but is to explain and/or dismiss rumors or allegations based on facts and circumstances that are available.
Read full storySanta Maria Police Investigating Shooting on north side
On Saturday afternoon Santa Maria Police Officers responded to the 800 Block of Colebrook Drive for a report of a shooting. When Officers arrived they located a man suffering from gunshot wounds and requested an ambulance immediately take him to a hospital.
Read full storyMan unsuccessfully attempts to outrun CHP and Santa Barbara Sheriff deputies in Orcutt
A California Highway Patrol Officer attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on Highway 135 near Graciosa Road in Orcutt on Sunday Evening. The driver accelerated even faster once the officer attempted to pull him over and after a brief time the driver attempted to turn south onto Harris Grade Road towards Lompoc.
Read full storyWoman Leads CHP on Chase to Arroyo Grande
On Tuesday evening a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 101 south of Los Alamos. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and did not slow down or stop when the Officer attempted to stop the vehicle.
Read full storyMan wanted for battery leads deputies on pursuit from Orcutt
SBSO Deputies establishing a perimeter around the suspects last known locationBen Parliament / Ment Media. A Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputy on patrol in Orcutt saw a vehicle driving unsafe and tried to pull it over, the vehicle immediately fled and headed southbound on Highway 135 towards Lompoc.
Read full storyStructure Fire displaces 10 in Los Alamos
Structure Fire Los Alamos, CA July 21, 2022Ben Parliament / Ment Media. At 12:50pm Santa Barbara County Fire responded to the Rancho Alamo Trailer Park in Los Alamos, CA located just off Highway 101 for a mobile home fire. Arriving units found a fully engulfed mobile home with surrounding brush on fire and several nearby structures threatened. All occupants were reported out and Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office assisted with evacuations of nearby residents.
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