8-28
Robbery
3000th block of Pine
Street, Santa Ynez College School Campus
A storage
tool chest was broken into and tools were stolen. It appeared the suspects left
in a hurry because several valuable tools were left behind nearby. A witness
reported seeing a suspicious vehicle, a faded lime green ford truck, possibly
with a lumber rack. The owners are gathering a list of stolen property.
8-24
Arrest
1900th block W. Hwy 246, Buellton
A 50-year-old
male was spotted sleeping in a vehicle parked in the reporting party's
driveway. Suspect could not remember his
name, several beer cans were found in the vehicle and he didn’t know where he
was. Suspect was arrested.
8-25
Arrest
1600th block of Mission, Solvang
While in
route to a reported battery of a hotel employee, the officer observed a man
staggering on the sidewalk that matched the description of the battery suspect.
8-24
Citation
Cachuma
Lake camp site
Suspect was
found with marijuana and pipe. Suspect claimed to have medical prescription but
could not provide it. Suspect was cited.
8-25
Traffic citation
1100th Block Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
Suspect was
stopped for crossing the solid double lines twice. Driver was found to have no
CDL. Suspect was cited.
8-20
Incident
400th block of Alisal Road, Bit O Denmark, Solvang
Two customers
tried to pay tab with a phony $50 dollar bill.
8-24
Citizens Arrest
Chumash Casino
A white male
was found trespassing at the Chumash Casino. Suspect returned to the Casino after
being told to leave. Was placed under citizens arrest.
8-23
Traffic citation
Mission and Fourth Street, Solvang
A male with
no CDL was cited and released. His vehicle impounded for 30 days.
8-24
Arrest
Solvang
A suspicious
suspect was found intoxicated in a restaurant kitchen. When asked how much he
had to drink that evening he stated he’d had too much and he also stated that
he did not drive because he had too many DUI’s.
8-24
DUI
1400th block of Mission Drive
A 27-year-old
female exceeding the speed limit and weaving blew a .20 alcohol level. She was
cited and released to a responsible person.
8-16
Forged medical prescription
600th block Alamo Pintado, Rite Aid
Suspects tried
to have several pharmaceutical prescriptions filled in the name of another with
a forged signature. Suspects fled.
8-23
Traffic citation
Mission and Fifth, Solvang
A suspect was
stopped for expired plates but was displaying a current registration tag.
Suspect claimed not to have a drivers license then stated he had a Washington drivers license. There
was no license or proof of insurance found and he didn’t know where the current
tab came from. The vehicle was impounded
for 30 days and the suspect was cited and released.
8-23
Arrest
1700th block Mission, Solvang
A 31-year-old
Hispanic male was found under the influence of a controlled substance. Suspect
said he’d used Methamphetamine one month ago. He was booked for being under the
influence as well as for a violation of parole. The suspect was transferred to
Vista Point.
8-17
Forgery
Chumash Casino
A 31-year-old
male conspiring with two other suspects entered the casino in attempt to cash
three counterfeit payroll checks. Suspect was escorted to the main jail and
booked.
8-20
Arrest
Chumash Casino
A 40-year-old
male panhandler was attempting to sell jewelry at the Chumash Casino. He
appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and in possession of possible
stolen property. The jewelry was taken for safe keeping and pending further
investigation. The suspect was banned from the Chumash Casino and was
transported to the Santa Barbara County Jail.
8-21
Arrest
Chumash Casino
A 38-year-old
female found in parked car was found to be on probation. Officers found Methamphetamine behind the drivers seat. She and the meth tested positive. The suspect
was taken to the Santa Barbara County Jail and her probation officer was
contacted.
8-20
Citation
On east Highway 246, Solvang
A 25-year-old
female was stopped with an open container of alcohol. She was cited and released.
8-19
Citation
Skate Park in Solvang
A 21-year-old
male and a 23-year-old male were found skating without a helmet and pads. They
had their skateboards seized and held as evidence.
8-21
DUI Citation
Mission Drive and Alamo Pintado, Solvang
A 51-year-old
male was suspected of being under the influence. He was taken to a hospital for
a blood draw. It came back with an alcohol level of .08. He was cited for a DUI
and released to a responsible party.
8-21
Citation
Chumash Casino
A 45-year-old
female was placed under citizens arrest for
interfering with a business. The suspect had previously been banned from the
casino. She is now banned for life.
8-18
Traffic citation
On east Highway 246 and Nykobing, Solvang
A 23-yr-old
male was stopped for following to close. Alcohol was detected, when asked what
else was in the car the suspect produced a bottle containing marijuana with no
medical card. He was cited and released. He had another 23-year-old and 24-year-old
male in vehicle at the time.
8-19
Citation
Mission Drive and Alisal
Road
A 26-year-old
male was pulled over for his license plate registration being expired. However,
tag was current. Driver had no drivers license or
insurance. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
8-18
Citation
Skate Park Solvang
A 17-yr-old
male was skating without pads. His skateboard was seized as evidence.
8-18
Citation
Skate Park Solvang
A 12-yr-old
male was found skating without pads. His skateboard was seized as evidence.
8-18
Citation
Skate Park Solvang
A 19-year-old
male without a helmet or pads was observed falling to a prone position. Officer
motioned him to come over and the suspect broke his skateboard in half. Suspect
had been cited previously for skateboarding restriction. His skateboard was
seized for evidence.
8-16
Arrest
Oak Street and First St, Solvang
A 29-year-old
male was stopped for a traffic violation when he fled. Suspect was arrested for
resisting arrest, delaying and obstructing justice. His vehicle was impounded
for 30 days.
8-17
Arrest
Cumash
Casino
A 49-yr-old
female was arrested for being under the influence and in possession of a
controlled substance. An employee of the casino had approached the suspect at
one of the slot machines. Suspect got nervous and knocked over her purse, a
folded 20 dollar bill containing a white powdery substance fell out onto the floor.
Employee then contacted the Sheriffs Department. A survellience tape in the
parking lot showed her activities. She was taken to Santa Maria.
8-5
Arrest
2000th block of east U.S. Highway 246,
Solvang, Alliance Gas
A 20-year-old
male suspect threw a blunt object through a window and removed a 10-gallon oil
can. On the same day, suspect was reported on 2000th block of
Mission Drive throwing a potted plant through another window. Also on the 1900th
block of Old Mission Drive he threw a potted planted through a door window.
8-18
Citizens
arrest
Chumash Casino
A 26-year-old
male was placed under citizens arrest for trespassing
against a permanent banning from the Chumash Casino.