POLICE
BLOTTER
6-11
Burglary
3500th
Block of East Highway
246, Santa Ynez
A
19-year-old female from Lompoc
reported that unknown suspect(s) broke into her car and stole some belongings.
Suspect(s) broke the rear driver side window. Estimated loss: $180. No arrests
were made.
Citation
3400th
Block of East Highway
246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A
48-year-old male from El Rio California
was cited for allegedly taking food items from a snack bar without attempting
to pay for the items. Security cameras recorded the offense. The suspect signed
a citizen’s arrest on behalf of the casino. He was cited and released.
6-10
Arrest
1400th
Block of Mission Drive,
Solvang (Hadsten House Inn)
A
43-year-old female from Woodland Hills
California was arrested for public
intoxication after a Hadsten House employee reported
that the suspect was heavily intoxicated and yelling. Upon police arrival the
suspect had already left the premises. Police apprehended the suspect while she
was walking Eastbound on Mission.
The suspect gave police her Chumash Casino card and her fitness membership card
after they asked her for a California Driver License. Suspect was taken to the
Santa Barbara County Jail.
Battery
1100th
Block of Edison Street,
Santa Ynez (Edison Street Inn)
A
59-year-old male from Santa Ynez reported that a 46-year-old male from Napa California
punched him on the left side of his face, then jumped over the front gate and
left the premises. Apparently the confrontation was over a dispute about guest
check in time. No charges were pressed.
6-9
Vandalism
3500th
Block of Tivola
Street, Santa Ynez
A
63-year-old female from Santa Ynez reported the unknown suspect(s) painted
graffiti on the window of her vehicle. Police report the graffiti to be
“Gang Style”. No arrests were made. A report was taken and the case
was suspended pending leads.
Citation
Cachuma Lake, Santa Barbara
A
32-year-old male was cited for not possessing a valid drivers
license after he attempted to enter the park. The suspect was found to be on
parole. He was cited and released.
6-8
Citation
Highway 246
West of Pine Street,
Solvang
A
29-year-old male from Solvang was cited for allegedly possessing less than an
ounce of marijuana after police pulled him over for having a broken tail light.
The male was cited for possession of an illegal substance and given a notice to
appear.
Citation
Cachuma Lake, Santa Barbara
A
20-year-old male from Santa Barbara
was cited for driving on a suspended license after police pulled him over for
speeding. The suspect admitted to
drinking alcohol prior to the citation. He was also on probation and was given
a notice to appear.
6-7
Arrest
3400 East Highway 246, Parking Lot 2B, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A
26-year-old female from Ventura
was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of Methamphetamine,
Amphetamine and being in possession of the drug paraphernalia. She was taken to
the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Battery
3400th
Block of East Highway
246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A
51-year-old male and a 52-year-old female from Santa Maria unlawfully used force and became
physical with an adult male, from Santa Ynez. The suspects were placed under
citizen’s arrest and taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Arrest
1400th
Block of Aarhus Drive,
Solvang
A
22-year-old female from Solvang was arrested for driving without a valid
driver’s license and allegedly being in possession of marijuana. Police
pulled her over for suspicious behavior. The suspect was taken into custody, to
the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Citation
First Street and Mission
Drive, Solvang
A
53-year-old male from Santa Ynez was cited for parking in a red zone. The
suspect was allegedly illegally camping in his vehicle. He was given a notice
to appear.
6-5
Drug
Sale
2900th
Block of East Highway
246, Santa Ynez (Santa Ynez High School)
A
44-year-old male from Santa Ynez reported that a 15-year-old male was selling
Shitake mushrooms in lieu of hallucinogenic mushrooms in front of the old gym
and the theater building. The 44-year-old male reported over hearing an
argument between two minors about the mushrooms. After the Vice Principal
searched the suspected minors backpack, a plastic zip lock bag containing the
mushrooms was found. No arrests were made. The case was submitted to juvenile
probation.
