Santa Barbara Police Department

Can you identify these Robbery suspects? / ¿Puedes identificar a estas sospechosas de robo? The Santa Barbara Police Department is requesting the public’s help with identifying the women in the images below, seen driving in a silver Nissan Sentra, with rear paper plates. The two women are sought in connection of a 211 PC- Robbery Investigation, in which they threatened and stole $4,000 from a victim. The two women pose as Tarot Card readers to gain entry into victims’ homes.... If you have any information on the identification of the women above, please call 805-897-2326. Citizens are encouraged to stay vigilant and not allow strangers into their home. Call police at 805-882-8900, if you observe suspicious activity. SPANISH: El Departamento de Policía, de Santa Barbara, está pidiendo la ayuda del público para identificar a las mujeres en los imagines incluidos. Las mujeres huyeron en un plateado Nissan Sentra, con placas de papel. Ambas mujeres son buscadas en conexión a una investigación de robo, donde ellas amenazaron y robaron $4,000 dólares de la víctima. Las mujeres ofrecen hacer una limpia o leer las cartas a la víctima para entrar al hogar. Si tiene información sobre las mujeres involucradas, favor de llamar al, 805-897-2326. El Departamento de Policía, de Santa Barbara, urge a la comunidad de mantenerse vigilante y llame a la policía al 805-882-8900, para reportar actividad sospechosa o si usted ha sido víctima de una situación similar.

Don’t Become a Santa Barbara Bike Theft Victim The Santa Barbara Police Department is seeing an increase in bicycle thefts. Bicycles are commonly stolen after they are left unattended in publicly accessible areas. Many bicycle thieves carry tools and target bicycles with low-end locks that can be defeated with inexpensive, readily-available tools. Thieves have more recently been targeting high-end bicycles that are inadequately secured to vehicles (i.e. in the bed of trucks o...r attached to vehicle mounted bike racks). SBPD has taken reports for over 320 stolen bicycles this year, 159 of which were valued over $950. With the increased usage of exotic, lightweight materials, as well as batteries, bicycles are becoming more and more expensive. Bicycle thefts are often unreported, because owners do not have serial numbers or suspect information. On average in the U.S., only 56 percent of bicycle thefts were reported to the police. Here are some things to remember to decrease the chances of becoming a victim: Store your bicycle indoors, in a bicycle locker, or inside of a locked vehicle. If you must leave your bicycle unattended outdoors, use a U-style lock. Most bicycle locks on the market only serve as deterrents to theft. Cable or chain-based locks are easily overcome by inexpensive, readily-available tools. Register your bike. SBbike.org https://www.sbbike.org/registration, one of the region’s bicycle advocacy coalitions, works with the non-profit Bike Index https://bikeindex.org/, a national bicycle registry. Take a photo of your bike when you buy it, identifying any distinguishing features; Bike Index accepts photos to assist others in identifying your stolen bike. It’s a helpful tool to increase the chance of being reunited with your bike. The link to the national site claims they’ve helped recover more than $12M in bikes. Record the serial number of your bike, as well as the make, model and other features. The serial number is the most important piece of information -- it’s the only way of identifying a bike beyond all doubt. All bikes have a unique serial number, usually engraved beneath the bottom bracket (the part of the frame that the pedals go through). Stolen bicycles are often repainted, or otherwise modified to change their appearance. A serial number is the most definitive way to identify your stolen bicycle. File an online or in-person police report, with your bicycle’s serial number, immediately after the theft occurs. If the bicycle cannot be matched to a police report, there are fewer tools at the officer’s disposal to recover the bike, if seen.

Weekend Calls for Service Leads to Two-Dozen Arrests / Sunday Morning Argument Leads to Stabbing Santa Barbara Police Officers booked 25 suspects into Santa Barbara County Jail on Friday and Saturday. Those charges include: Six DUI arrests;... Six arrests for domestic violence, including domestic battery, assault with intent to cause great bodily harm, restraining over violations, and witness dissuading; One domestic violence investigation resulted in the seizure of several firearms, including illegal assault weapons; Two arrests for resisting or delaying and officer; Lastly, arrests for burglary, aggravated assault, brandishing a weapon, lewd conduct, and miscellaneous additional offenses. Sunday Morning Argument Leads to Stabbing On Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 8:11 A.M., the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to the 1100 Block of State Street to investigate a report of a transient-related fight in progress. Upon arrival, Officers found a victim with multiple non-life-threatening stab wounds. The suspect, Henry Jesus Ake, age 42, remained on scene and was searched by Officers. Officers found an improvised bladed weapon in the pocket of Ake. Both the victim and the suspect claimed a verbal argument had escalated from a fist fight to a stabbing. The victim was transported to Cottage Hospital to be treated for his wounds. Ake was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon and taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.

De-Escalation Resolves Brief Stand-Off Police Recover Loaded Firearm On Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at approximately 4 P.M., the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to multiple calls reporting several collisions that resulted in hit-and-runs on the City’s Westside. Concurrently, the Department received a handful of calls reporting a possible DUI driver in the same vicinity. ...Continue reading

BILINGUAL: Santa Barbara Gas and Electric Utility Customers Beware / Clientes de utilidades de gas y electricidad de Santa Bárbara tengan cuidado Recent Scam Lures Unsuspecting Customers to Divulge Sensitive Information or Pay Fake Bills Recently, the Santa Barbara Police Department received reports from concerned citizens about a scam in which the fraudulent caller claimed to be a representative from the local utility, like Southern California Edison or SoCal Gas. ...Continue reading

SBPD’s Animal Control Strengthens Local Pet Health and Vitality Santa Barbara Police Department’s Animal Control has partnered with local non-profit C.A.R.E.4Paws to ensure a healthful and thriving pet community. This year, the Department awarded a $3000 grant to the non-profit to supplement necessary spay/neuter surgeries for Santa Barbara City dogs and cats in C.A.R.E.4Paws' mobile veterinary clinic. C.A.R.E.4Paws operates its clinic countywide, providing not only free ...spays/neuters but assistance with affordable veterinary care, vaccines, microchipping and more for low-income, senior and homeless pet owners. The organization also distributes pet food to families struggling financially and assists with services such as foster care, dog walking and grooming for pet owners who need temporary help. "We are so grateful for the generous spay/neuter grant and our continued partnership with Santa Barbara City Animal Control," says Isabelle Gullo, C.A.R.E.4Paws' executive director and cofounder." The funding will help C.A.R.E.4Paws as we work to reduce pet overpopulation and keep animals in their homes. Each and every spay and neuter surgery performed counts!" The Santa Barbara Police Department is providing a helpful reminder to annually renew your pet’s animal license online: https://www.petdata.com/for-pet-owners/sba/

BILINGUAL VERSION SBPD to Re-Open Main Lobby for Limited Service In March 2020, to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of the community and employees, the City of Santa Barbara closed public counters.... Effective Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, the Santa Barbara Police Department will re-open the Police Lobby to the general public for limited services and limited hours: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: 10:30 AM 12:30 PM TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 3:00 PM 5:00 PM What this means: You may come to the Police Department to take care of business during specified times. Otherwise, you may utilize our on-line services and/or call for information on how to address your business. Those using the services will be required to adhere to Santa Barbara County Public Health Department guidelines. You can review those here: https://publichealthsbc.org/ Many of the services the Santa Barbara Police Department provides can still be accessed on-line via https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/contact/police/default.asp As always, call 9-1-1 to report a true emergency or call 805-882-8900 to report a non-emergency. SBPD reabrirá el vestíbulo principal para servicio limitado En marzo de 2020, para disminuir la propagación del virus COVID-19 y proteger la seguridad de la comunidad y los empleados, la ciudad de Santa Bárbara cerró los mostradores públicos. A partir del miércoles 7 de octubre de 2020, el Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara reabrirá el vestíbulo de la policía al público en general para servicios y horarios limitados: LUNES Y MIERCOLES: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM MARTES Y JUEVES: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Esto significa: puede venir al Departamento de Policía para resolver asuntos durante horas específicas. De otra manera, puede utilizar nuestros servicios en línea y/o llamar para obtener información sobre cómo resolver su asunto. Aquellos que utilicen los servicios deberán cumplir con las pautas del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara. Puede revisarlos aquí: https://publichealthsbc.org/ Muchos de los servicios que ofrece el Departamento de Policía de Santa Bárbara aún se pueden acceder en línea a través de https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/contact/police/default.asp Como siempre, llame al 9-1-1 para reportar una verdadera emergencia o llame al 805-882-8900 para reportar algo que no sea una emergencia.

CANCEL ALERT - FOUND SAFE AND UNHARMED Alert! SBPD needs your help in locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile NAME: Jessica Angelica Monreal... AGE: 15 DESCRIPTION: 5FT, WT: 95lbs, Eyes: Brn, Hair: Blk LAST SEEN: This afternoon at 4:00 P.M. in the 1400 Block of Lou Dillon Lane. wearing a black sweatshirt, light blue jeans, black/white vans. Monreal was also wearing a gold necklace, gold anklet and a nose piercing on her right nostril. Call 911 if Found.

CANCEL ALERT - RETURNED HOME ALERT! SBPD Needs Your Help in Locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile NAME: Alana Pentland... AGE: 16 DESCRIPTION: HT: 503, WT: 100lbs, Eyes: Brn, Hair: Brn LAST SEEN: This evening at 5:45 P.M. in the 1200 Block of East Cota Street. Wearing a white jacket, blue jeans, brown boots and backpack. KNOWN TO FREQUENT: Downtown Corridor, Coffee Shops, Beach

Officers Nab Alleged Armed Robber Slowed by Holiday Traffic On September 7, 2020 at 4:56 P.M. the Santa Barbara Police Department received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery that had just occurred at a gas station in the 3800 Block of State Street. Officers arrived within minutes and interviewed the reporting party as well as several witnesses. Officers quickly gleaned a description of a get-away vehicle, distinctive features of the culprit, and the last known direction of... travel. That information was broadcast back to responding Officers and other allied agencies. A responding Santa Barbara Police Officer that was heading northbound on 101 scanned southbound traffic and spotted a vehicle of interest matching the description provided by witnesses. That Officer was able to take an offramp and immediately re-enter southbound 101 in an effort to catch up with the suspect vehicle. Southbound traffic was heavy due to Labor Day revelers returning home -- making it easier for Officers to converge on the suspect vehicle. With the help of CHP, Santa Barbara Police Officers conducted a high-risk stop and immediately brought the suspect into custody without incident. The alleged armed robber, now identified as Russell Bradley Wallace, a 29-year-old Ventura resident, was found with multiple pieces of evidence linking him back to the robbery. Recovered from the vehicle were a loaded handgun, an AR15 assault rifle, numerous loaded magazines, along with an armored vest and ballistic helmet. Wallace was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail for armed robbery and weapons related charges.

Santa Barbara Police Logs Sixth NARCAN Save Preservation and Sanctity of Life is the Chief Objective On August 25, 2020 at approximately 1 P.M., the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious, non-breathing male inside Alameda Park.... Officers arrived, assessed the male and conducted a cursory interview of bystanders. Officers determined the male was suffering from a possible acute overdose of drugs. Officers quickly administered NARCAN and started rescue breaths. Santa Barbara Fire arrived and took over life saving techniques. Within a minute the male was fully revived, conscious and breathing on his own. On scene medical experts determined that the NARCAN dose reversed the harmful effects of the narcotics and likely saved the man’s life. In the last year, the Police Department attributes six lives saved because of the administration of NARCAN by Officers. NARCAN Nasal Spray, the first nasal formulation of naloxone, is FDA approved for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Designed for use in the community, NARCAN Nasal Spray is needle-free and ready to use. NARCAN Nasal Spray counteracts the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed for first responders, as well as family, friends, and caregiverswith no medical training required. However, the Santa Barbara Police Department provides extensive training on how to properly administer NARCAN in the field. Each Patrol Officer carries NARCAN in their unit. Annually, the Santa Barbara Police Department applies for and receives medical clearance to use NARCAN from the State’s Chief Medical Officer at the California Department of Public Health in the form of a Standing Order. Additionally, the Police Department receives the actual NARCAN devices from the Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP) which funded by U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the California Department of Health Care Services. The Project serves to combat opioid overdose-related deaths throughout California. The NDP aims to address the opioid crisis by reducing opioid overdose deaths through the provision of free naloxone, in its nasal spray formulation. Since October 2018, the NDP had distributed over 440,000 units of naloxone, and recorded over 19,100 overdose reversals. If you know someone that suffers from an opioid addiction, you too may qualify for free NARCAN. Visit https://www.dhcs.ca.gov//Naloxone_Distribution_Project.asp(NDP,in%20its%20nasal%20spray%20formulation. to learn more.

Claims of Shooting Deemed Unfounded On August 20, 2020 at 11:26 A.M., the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report from Santa Barbara City College employees who were with a transient female who stated she’d just seen a man shot in the head at a nearby house on Weldon Road. She told Dispatch that the shooter may still be in the house. ... Officers blocked traffic and attempted to determine which address might be involved. Detectives interviewed the female. A thorough check of the neighborhood was conducted. The female became uncooperative and was arrested for public intoxication from drug use. A citizen also signed for her arrest for trespassing, as she’d been on another neighborhood property with no lawful purpose. The female eventually gave the name of the supposed shooting victim. Detectives were able to contact him and determined that he was alive and well. The female reporting party, Sheena Blair age 35, was suspected of using hallucinogenic drugs.

CANCEL ALERT WOMAN FOUND SAFE thank you to an alert public Alert! 95 Yr. Old Missing Woman -- Suffers from Dementia SANTA BARBARA, CA August 13, 2020 @ 8:40 P.M.... NAME: Ginger Cooper AGE: 95 LAST SEEN: 6:30 P.M. in the 100 Block of West Valerio Street WEARING: Ugg Boots and a pink striped skirt AILMENT: Suffers from Dementia Ms. Cooper is known to be mobile and can walk a distance over time. Please be alert within the surrounding community. Call 911 immediately if found.

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