6-14

6-20

Arrest

Sagunto Street at Edison Street, Santa Ynez

A 27-year-old female from Solvang, Calif. was arrested for driving under the influence after police observed her crossing a double yellow line and speeding. Her alcohol level was .15 percent. She was taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail and her car was impounded.

 

6-18

Petty Theft

1051 Edison St., Santa Ynez (Harrison Hardware)

A 55-year-old female from Santa Ynez reported that an unknown male suspect stole firewood from outside the store. She also reported that when he found out the price of the firewood he replied, “It’s too expensive.” After stealing the firewood, the suspect sped away from the scene. A report was taken.

 

6-17

Battery

3600th Block of Sagunto St., Santa Ynez

A 21-year-old female from Paso Robles, Calif. reported that a 24-year-old female from Santa Ynez kicked her after an argument ensued over a civil issue. The victim alleged that the suspect yelled obscenities at her and threatened to beat her up. No arrests were made and the case was submitted for a DA complaint review.

 

Vandalism

600th Block of Hillside Drive, Solvang

A 76-year-old male from Solvang, Calif. reported that unknown suspect(s) burned a Class C smoke bomb on the front patio of his residence. The suspect(s) also placed toilette paper on the tree in front of his residence; estimated loss was less than $400.00. A report was taken and the case was suspended, pending leads.

 

6-16

Vandalism

400th Block of First St., Solvang

A 70-year-old male from Santa Ynez reported that unknown suspect(s) wrote “SOAK, THUCK, THQK, TDK, and LOVE ME” with a black permanent marker on various locations around the area. No arrests were made. A report was taken. The case was suspended pending leads.

 

Arrest

3400th East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

Police arrested a 45-year-old female from Ventura, Calif. and cited a 33-year-old female from Goleta, Calif. and a 39-year-old woman from Camarillo, Calif. for allegedly possessing and being under the influence of methamphetamine. The 33-year-old female from Goleta is a known suspect and the suspect from Ventura was believed to be selling methamphetamine. Police also found drug paraphernalia including a syringe and marijuana in the Ventura suspect’s vehicle. The suspect from Ventura was arrested and taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail. The other two suspects were cited and released.

 

Citation

1000th Block of Deer Trail Lane, Santa Ynez

A 21-year-old male from Santa Ynez was cited after admitting to possessing marijuana. He was given a notice to appear in court and released.

 

Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 23-year-old male from Montrose, Calif. was arrested after he appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Police observed him falling asleep while waiting for service at a register in the Casino. After being questioned, the suspect said that he was tired because he had visited another casino in Los Angeles earlier in the day. The suspect admitted to using heroine earlier in the day as well. Police obtained 1.2 grams of heroine from the suspect. The suspect was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.  

 

Citation

Westbound on Highway 246 at Alisal Road, Solvang

A 30-year-old male from Solvang, Calif. was cited for driving without a valid Driver’s License and no insurance after police pulled him over for playing loud music. The driver’s 2000 Chevy Tahoe was impounded and he was given a notice to appear.

 

6-15

Found Property

1700th Block of Mission Drive

Police found a plastic bindle containing methamphetamine. The contraband was booked into evidence at the Solvang Police Department and destroyed.

 

Suspicious Circumstances

2975 East Highway, 246, Santa Ynez (Santa Ynez Valley High School)

A 49-year-old parent from Los Olivos, Calif. reported that her son told her a fellow student threatened to burn the school’s new football field. The woman contacted police but was unable to provide further information regarding a suspect. No arrests were made.

 

6-14

Vandalism

400th Block of First St. Solvang

An unknown person reported that unknown suspect(s) wrote “SOAK, TDK, TWO” in red paint on a brick wall of a dumpster area. No arrests were made. A report was taken. The case was suspended pending leads.

 

Warrant Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 35-year-old female from Lompoc, Calif. was arrested for an outstanding warrant after police pulled her over for a routine traffic stop. The suspect was taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail.

 

Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 37-year-old male from Santa Barbara, Calif. was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The suspect admitted to using methamphetamine prior to arrest. He was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.

 

Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 35-year-old male from Carpinteria, Calif. was arrested for being under the influence of methamphetamine. Police observed a distinct chemical odor emitting from the suspect, who reportedly couldn’t keep still. Suspect was arrested and taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail.