POLICE BLOTTER
9-19
Citation
Highway 246
at
A 32-year-old
male from
Citation
South bound
on Highway 154, North of Highway 246
A 22-year-old
male from
Citation
Atterdag at Fir
A 21-year-old
male from
9-18
Arrest
A 37-year-old
male from
Citation
Highway 101
at Highway 154, Los Olivos
A 37-year-old
male from Santa Maria was issued a citation for allegedly driving without a
valid driver’s license and no proof of automobile insurance, after police
pulled him over for speeding. The man claimed that he had a valid license that
was not in his possession, but later admitted that his license was suspended
for a previous DUI offense. His vehicle was impounded and he was released.
Juvenile Problem
Horizon Road
at
A female from
Santa Ynez reported that she suspected drug activity outside the Refugio high
school campus. She reported seeing unnamed suspects exchange what seemed to be
like drugs. An incident report was taken.
9-17
Grand Theft
900th block
of
A 28-year-old
male reported that his Honda generator had been stolen from the back of his
truck. The generator was described as a having a “BIWAKE” decal on
its top. The victim said he had left the generator in the back of his truck
parked in his driveway. He also said he had not heard any disturbance. A report
was taken and the case was suspended pending leads.
9-16
Citizen’s
Arrest
A 45-year-old
female from
9-15
Arrest
2,000th block
of
A 35-year-old
male from Ballard was arrested for battery after he allegedly punched and bit a
36-year-old male from Solvang in an altercation. Police determined that the
fight was a mutual combat situation. A restraining order was issued against the
man from Ballard and he was taken to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s
Department.
Burglary
2621 Highway
154, Santa Ynez (Los Olivos Grocery Store)
A 56-year-old
male from Santa Ynez reported that an unknown suspect(s) triggered an alarm
after attempting to break into the store. He said he found the front doors
pushed inward; it seemed as if someone tried to force them open. He did not
report anything missing. A report was taken and the case was suspended pending
leads.
9-14
Vandalism
Santa Ynez
Valley Union High School, Santa Ynez
Police received
a report that an unknown suspect(s) vandalized his vehicle and caused dents in
the rear tail gate. Police found faint shoeprints on the panel, which they
believe were made by someone kicking the car. The victim said he believed that
the suspect was someone from an opposing football team. A report was taken and
the case was suspended pending leads.
9-13
Commercial
Burglary
A 41-year-old
male from
9-12
Citation
Highway 246
and Casino Drive, Santa Ynez
A 23-year-old
male from
9-11
Arrest
A 28-year-old
male from
Arrest
A 36-year-old
male from
9-10
Arrest
900th block
of
A 45-year-old male from Buellton
was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of a controlled
substance after an officer was flagged down by the suspect, who exited his
vehicle and was hysterically stating that “someone had threatened his
life and pushed him to the ground.” He could not identify where the
incident took place or any suspects. When speaking with the officer, the
suspect admitted to smoking and growing his own marijuana. He also spoke about
being a jeweler and how many times he went to prison. The man tested positive
for oxycodone, methamphetamine, opiate and
benzodiazepines. He was taken to the Solvang Police Station and later
released.
9-8
Bicycle Theft
600th block
of
A 24-year-old
male from Solvang reported that his black specialized Enduro
bicycle had been stolen. The bike was worth $2,400. A report was taken and the
case was suspended pending leads.
9-7
Grand Theft
Police
received a report that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered a locker on the
campus and stole a purse and it contents, which included a cell phone and other
items. The victim reported not knowing who would commit such a crime. A report
was taken and the case was suspended pending leads.
9-5
500th block
of
A 57-year-old
woman from Solvang reported that a 54-year-old female also from Solvang,
grabbed her shirt and threw her against a refrigerator. The incident reportedly
occurred after the 54-year-old female allegedly made sexual remarks to the
57-year-old, to which she claimed she did not respond to. A report was taken
and the case was submitted for a D.A. complaint review.
Petty Theft
1500th block
of
A 51-year-old
male from Solvang reported that unknown suspect(s) entered his back yard and
stole a lawn chair. The lawn chair’s estimated value was $100.00. A
report was taken and the case was suspended pending leads.
7-23 to -8-27
Fraud
A 43-year-old
female from Santa Ynez reported that she has 20 unauthorized charges to her
bank account, totaling up to about $5,800. After informing the bank of the
charges, her account was cancelled. The bank tracked down the payments, and
found them to be made to a credit card, belonging to the woman’s
estranged husband. The woman claimed that she hadn’t had contact with her
ex-husband for seven years. A report was taken and the case was submitted for a
detective follow-up.