2012 Press Releases

Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Three People
12/20/2012 4:15 PM
A multi-week narcotics investigation has resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, and currency.

'AVOID the 12' Targets Impaired Drivers with Sobriety Checkpoint in Lompoc
12/20/2012 11:00 AM
'AVOID the 12' will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint
on Friday December 21st, at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Lompoc between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Winter Holiday Avoid The 12 DUI Campaign - Update 1
12/19/2012 4:45 PM
The Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special AVOID the 12 DUI deployments since the winter enforcement period started on Friday December 14th.

Final Phase of New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Law
12/19/2012 9:16 AM
A new law required the majority of California homes to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as of July 1, 2011. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department and safety experts recommend installing CO alarms on every level of the home and in sleeping areas.

Missing Man Found Dead on Santa Cruz Island
12/18/2012 4:07 PM
23 year old Christopher Anthony Mondiek, from Ohio, was found deceased on the beach of Santa Cruz Island this morning by rescue personnel.

Its All About Public Safety by Joyce E_ Dudley, Santa Barbara County District Attorney
12/17/2012 12:54 PM
It's all about public safety

Walgreen Co_ To Pay $16_57 Million Settlement For Environmental Violations
12/17/2012 12:10 PM
Stores illegally dumped hazardous wastes and confidential customer medical information

Winter Holiday Mobilization Schedule of Operations
12/13/2012 8:00 AM
'AVOID the 12', along with the other agencies throughout the county, is announcing its upcoming enforcement operations for the Winter Holiday DUI Campaign.

Rincon High School Teacher Arrested
12/12/2012 4:30 PM
On December 12, 2012, at approximately 1300 hours, Michael George Carey, 41 years old, of Carpinteria, and a teacher at Rincon High School in Carpinteria was arrested at the high school for 243.4(a) and 647.6 (a) of the California Penal Code; felony sexual battery and misdemeanor child molestation, respectively.

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Planned This Friday
12/12/2012 3:30 PM
The Goleta Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on Friday December 14th, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 pm and 3:00 am.