10-9
Grand Theft
1400 block of Fjord Drive, Solvang
A 67-year-old
male reported that unknown suspect(s) entered his property and stole railroad
ties and a wrench. He estimated the loss at approximately $900. Further
investigation into the case is suspended, pending leads.
10-10
Vandalism
2200 block of Alamo Pintado Road,
Solvang
A 75–year-old resident reported six oil
paintings were damaged while he was away. He said he found several deep scratch
marks that appeared to have been made by a sharp-edged object. Deputies asked
the man to call with an estimated cost of the damage. Further investigation
into the case is suspended, pending leads.
10-11
Grand Theft
2975 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez
A male
student at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
reported $700 worth of property and cash missing from his unattended backpack
and locker after he returned from gym class. In addition to the money, the
unknown suspect or suspects stole a cell phone, headphones and a watch, the
victim told sheriff’s deputies. Further investigation into the case is
suspended, pending leads.
10-15
Burglary
900 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
A female
employee arriving at the Santa Ynez Valley YMCA found
the front door unlocked and the alarm system turned off. She subsequently
discovered the keys to the cash drawer were missing as was some money. New
security measures will be implemented while further investigation into the case
is suspended, pending leads.
10-16
Arrest
1200 block of Cuesta
Street, Santa Ynez
Two people
were detained by sheriff’s deputies after their vehicle was stopped for a
defective left rear taillight. The 40-year-old male driver told the officer he
did not have a valid license and was on probation. He was also found to have
two outstanding felony warrants. A female passenger did produce a driver’s
license but said she, too, was on probation. The officer requested backup and
the male suspect was taken into custody and the female suspect was taken to
Santa Ynez Cottage emergency room for urine sample which
tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, and THC metabolites. She was
cited and released.
10-17
Vandalism
3568 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
(Brent and Jeff’s Flooring)
A man
arriving to open Brent and Jeff’s Flooring noticed two of the east-facing
windows were defaced with graffiti in black with the lettering: “CTS CREW” or
“CTV CREW”. Damage was estimated at less than $400. Further investigation into
the case is suspended, pending leads.
Warrant Arrest
1600 block of Juniper, Solvang
A 46-year-old
male was arrested as a result of a field contact after it was ascertained that
the suspect had outstanding warrant(s) for his arrest. Deputies transported him
to Santa Barbara County Jail where he was booked.
10-18
Vandalism
1400 block of Aarhus Drive, Solvang
A 69-year-old
female found the back panel of her mailbox apparently forced open and reported
she believed someone tried to steal the mail. She said the box was undamaged
the day before. Further investigation into the case is suspended, pending leads.
10-19
Warrant Arrest
1100 block of Lincoln Lane, Santa Ynez
A
46-year-old-male was taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies for outstanding
warrants after they made contact with him in a field. The man was booked into
the Santa Barbara County Jail where he was released after posting bail.
10-20
Vandalism
3570 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
The acronyms
“SS” and “SSX3 SYV” were found spray painted in black on the outside of the
south-facing wall of the Santa Cota Market and the
north-facing garbage partition. Damage was estimated at less then $400. Further investigation into the case is
suspended, pending leads.
Vandalism
3595 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
While on
patrol, an officer noticed the tire storage at John’s Chevron had been
vandalized with graffiti marking the container with the numbers “805” and the
letters “BK,SS” and “X3” in black spray paint.
Deputies reported the vandalism occurred sometime between 7 pm and just over an
hour later. Further investigation into the case is suspended, pending leads.
10-21
Unauthorized use of an access card
3545 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Corner Station)
A 53-year-old
female reported that six unauthorized transactions were made with her bank
debit card. The first four transactions provided the unknown suspect(s) with
more than $300 in goods and services. The last two transactions were declined.
Deputies requested detectives follow up.