Police Blotter
5-7
Arrest
2227 Sunrise Way, Santa Ynez
A 43-year-old female from the 700 block of Coiner St. in Los Alamos was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Suspect refused to take breath test and was later taken to Santa Barbara County Jail where she was forced to take blood alcohol test.
5-6
Lost Property
3687 Sagunto, Santa Ynez (Maverick Saloon)
A 39-year-old female from St. Louis, Missouri reported her wallet lost. The wallet contained $200, five credit cards, two bank cards and a Missouri driver’s license. Incident was documented.
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 55-year-old female from Santa Maria reported her vehicle stolen from lot 3C. Police later found vehicle in lot 1C. After reviewing casino surveillance tapes, police arrested two males, 25 and 36-years-old, from Ventura for allegedly stealing the victim’s vehicle and jewelry as well as being in possession of a shaved Toyota ignition key. Both suspects were taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
5-5
Grand Theft
400 Alisal Rd., Solvang
A 57-year-old male of the 700 block of Fourth St., in El Cajon, Calif. reported that unknown suspects stole a Global Positioning Satellite and phone charger from his unlocked vehicle. No arrests made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
Lost Property
2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard
A 66-year-old female reported two credit and driver’s license missing from her pants pocket. A report was filed.
5-4
Arrest
Hwy 101 at Hwy 154, Buellton
A 20-year-old male from the 2700 block of Halcyon Rd. in Arroyo Grande was arrested after a routine traffic stop for having outstanding warrants. He was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail and was released on bail.
5-3
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 28-year-old male from Arroyo Grande was arrested after he allegedly challenged undercover casino officers to a fight. Suspect was detained for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. Suspect was found to have a .275 blood alcohol level and tested positive for methamphetamine. Suspect was booked at Santa Barbara County Jail for resisting arrest.
5-2
Commercial Burglary
4150 Tims Rd., Santa Ynez (VIP Construction)
A 55-year-old male from Santa Maria reported tools and construction equipment stolen from a locked trailer. No arrests were made. Suspects remain at large.
Found Property
500 Block Atterdag Rd., Solvang
A 73-year-old female from Solvang reported finding a silver satellite radio and remote at the base of a pepper tree. Items were booked into found property at Solvang Police Station.
5-1
Forgery
3400 East Hwy 246 (Chumash Casino)
An employee of the Chumash Casino reported receiving a counterfeit check from a 30-year-old male of the 3000 block of Channel Dr. in Ventura. Suspect was caught on casino surveillance tape. Counterfeit check was booked into evidence. Suspect remains at large.
Burglary
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 38-year-old female from Lompoc reported that unknown suspect(s) forced open the driver’s side window of her vehicle and stole her purse from her trunk. Estimated loss is $136. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
Offense
1295 Calzada Ave., Santa Ynez
A 59-year-old male from Santa Ynez reported illegal tree trimmers after obtaining a business card from the workers. After review, it was found that the 39-year-old tree-service owner from Santa Ynez was unlicensed. A citation was issued.
Burglary
1625 Maple Ave., Solvang
A 61-year-old male from Solvang reported stereo equipment stolen from his vehicle. It remains unknown how unidentified suspect(s) entered the vehicle. Estimated value was $80. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
Arrest
Edison Street at Hwy 154, Santa Ynez
A 46-year-old male from Santa Maria was arrested after a routine traffic stop for allegedly having outstanding. Suspect was taken Santa Barbara County Jail.
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 24-year-old male from Oceano, Calif. was arrested after allegedly possessing Valium without a prescription. Suspect was arrested for parole violation. Suspect was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
4-30
Battery
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 71-year-old male from Santa Maria reported that a 63-year-old female from Pismo Beach struck him in the shoulder twice after an argument at a slot machine. No arrests were made. A complaint review was filed.
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 65-year-old female from Santa Maria was arrested after allegedly removing the contents of a found wallet. Suspect denied finding the wallet, but was caught on casino surveillance. Suspect was taken into citizen’s arrest, cited by police and released.
4-29
Arrest
First Street at Hwy 246, Solvang
Two males, 33 and 39-years-old, from Buellton and Solvang respectively, were arrested after allegedly being publicly intoxicated. Suspects were taken to the Santa Maria jail.
4-28
Reckless Driving
Grand Avenue North of Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos
A minor was cited for reckless driving after allegedly aiming his vehicle at two juveniles who were standing on the road side with their bicycles. The suspect’s vehicle was towed and the case was submitted to juvenile probation.
Misdemeanor Citation
Second Street at Elm Street, Solvang
A 37-year-old male from Buellton was cited after police allegedly found 2.9 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Suspect was released at the scene and issued a citation.
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 46-year-old male from Port Hueneme was arrested after allegedly possessing 4.7 grams of methamphetamine, four syringes and appearing to be under the influence of a controlled substance while on parole. Suspect was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 20-year-old male from Oceano, Calif. was arrested for parole violation after admitting to using methamphetamine. Police reported that the suspect appeared under the influence. Suspect was cited and released.
Grand Theft
Zaca Station and Foxen Canyon, Los Olivos
A 44-year-old male from Royal Oaks, Calif. reported his Specialized Mountain Demo-8 Pro bicycle stolen. Estimated value was $5,000. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
4-26
Misdemeanor Citation
1680 First St., Solvang
Police served a warrant on the 1600 block of First Street in Solvang to a 65-year-old male.
Arrest
Hwy 246 at Fifth Street, Solvang
A 32-year-old female from Oxnard was arrested for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance after a routine traffic stop. Suspect tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine and marijuana. She was cited and released.
4-25
Vandalism
555 McMurray Rd., Buellton
A 47-year-old female reported that unknown suspect(s) slashed the right, rear tire on a Hertz rental vehicle. No arrests were made. Suspects remain at large. The damage is estimated at $400.
Lost Property
3400 East Hwy 246 (Chumash Casino)
A 36-year-old female reported her wallet missing after leaving it in a bathroom stall at the casino. The woman described the wallet as a woman’s black, leather wallet. The wallet contained $300, various store credit cards and one Mastercard. The incident was documented. The wallet was not found.
Vandalism
1866 Cottonwood St., Santa Ynez
A 29-year-old male reported that unknown suspect(s) slashed two tires on two vehicles parked at the victim’s residence. No arrests have been made. Suspects remain at large. The case was suspended pending leads.
Petty Theft
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 19-year-old male from Lompoc was cited after allegedly possessing a stolen Nextel phone and $100 cash.
4-24
Threatening E-mail
3253 Samantha Dr., Santa Ynez
A 54-year-old male reported receiving a threatening e-mail from an unknown author informing the man that the e-mail author was hired to kill him. The e-mail also said the man could avoid being killed if he paid $20,000 to the e-mail’s author. No arrests were made.
Arrest
2980 Homestead Trl., Santa Ynez
A 47-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly sling-shotting steel ball bearings at the house of 40-year-old male who reported the activity at his residence. According to police reports, the 40-year-old male yelled for the suspect to stop. When the suspect did not comply, the male began throwing rocks. In turn, the suspect allegedly began slinging the ball bearings at the male. The suspect was arrested and taken to Santa Barbara County Jail. The damage is estimated at $1,800.
Lost Property
1745 Mission Dr., Solvang
An adult male from Yemen, Israel reported losing his backpack. The backpack contained a cell phone and charger, Fuji digital camera, Sony video camera, $50 and other various personal effects. Incident was documented.
4-23
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246 (Chumash Casino)
A 45-year-old male from Oxnard was arrested for allegedly being publicly intoxicated. According to the police report, the suspect was found sleeping in an employee’s vehicle in the parking lot. The employee was not related to the suspect. When police approached the man, they smelled alcohol on his breath. The subject said he had gone to the casino with a friend and thought he was sleeping in the friend’s vehicle. He also said he had consumed some nine beers that day. Suspect was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
4-22
Citation
3631 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez
A 25-year-old male was cited after allegedly urinating alongside a vehicle. Suspect was checked for signs of intoxication, but police found none.
Vandalism
7631 West Hwy 246, Buellton
A 42-year-old male reported that an unknown suspect added sugar to the fuel tank of his car which was parked in the driveway. Suspect(s) entered car through an unlocked door and accessed the gas tank release latch. Suspect(s) remain at large.
4-21
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez
A 38-year-old female from Oxnard was arrested after allegedly being in possession of methamphetamine. Suspect was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Citation
1350 Calzada Ave., Santa Ynez
A 29-year-old male was cited after allegedly driving on a suspended license with no proof of insurance.
4-20
Vandalism
860 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez
An 83-year-old male reported that unknown suspects shot and shattered the rear windows of his 1990 Plymouth Voyager and his 1999 Dodge Caravan with a BB or pellet gun. No arrests were made. Case suspended pending leads.
Warrant Arrest
Alamo Pintado at Creek Side, Solvang
A 20-year-old male from Lompoc was arrested after police found the suspect to have outstanding warrants for his arrest after a routine traffic stop. Suspect was taken into custody.
Arrest
400 Alisal Rd., Solvang
A 29-year-old female from Mira Loma, Calif. was arrested after allegedly being in possession of burglary tools, a slim Jim. Police also found suspect to have two outstanding warrants from Los Angeles County. She was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Citation
1745 Mission Dr., Solvang
A 23-year-old male from Simi Valley was cited for allegedly being in possession of a controlled substance and medicine without prescription. Pills were booked for further testing.
4-18
Grand Theft
3300th Block of Manzana St., Santa Ynez
A 39-year-old male reported a laptop, phone and CD player stolen from his vehicle, which was parked at his residence. Suspect(s) entered through an unlocked door. Estimated loss, $2,120. Suspect(s) remain at large.
4-16
Arrest
Hwy 246 east of Alamo Pintado
A 49-year-old male of the 3900th Block of Joseph St. in Los Alamos was arrested after a routine traffic stop which revealed that the suspect had warrants for his arrest. He was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
4-15
Vandalism
500 Fowler Rd., Santa Barbara
A 65-year-old male of 700th Block of Hillside Rd. in Solvang reported unknown tools stolen from his vehicle. Suspect(s) smashed rear window to access car. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
4-14
Arrest
3400 East Hwy 246 (Chumash Casino)
A 26-year-old female from Oxnard was arrested after allegedly presenting a counterfeit $5 bill and exchanging it for five one dollar bills. After searching the suspect’s purse, police allegedly found that she was in possession of methamphetamine.
4-13
Citation
778 North Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez
A 45-year-old female reported that a 60-year-old female from Lompoc was allegedly annoying her with harassing telephone calls. After obtaining a faxed telephone record from Verizon, police confirmed that the female suspect did make the phone calls. Case was submitted for a complaint review.
Arrest
Cachuma Lake, Santa Ynez
A 27-year-old male was arrested for allegedly being intoxicated while in public. He was taken to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Citation
Santa Ynez Park
A 19-year-old female was cited after allegedly being in possession of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. No arrests were made.
4-12
Arrest
1668 North Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez
A 37-year-old male was arrested after allegedly being in possession of fighting cocks and fighting cock paraphernalia. Police found antibiotics and syringes which are used in training and medicating cocks prior to and after a fight.
4-10
Battery
6001 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Ynez
A 40-year-old male reported being struck by a banana peel allegedly thrown by a 38-year-old male of Atascadero. The incident happened after an argument the two had over the victim allegedly not stopping at a stop sign.
Arrest
290 First St., Solvang
A 29-year-old male suspect from the 1000th Block of Cota St. in Santa Ynez was arrested after allegedly being in possession of one ounce of marijuana and paraphernalia after being stopped in a routine traffic stop. He was transported to Solvang station, cited and released.
4-09
Battery
Mission Drive
A 25-year-old male from Aalborg, Denmark reported that a 19-year-old male from the 1600th Block of Eucalyptus St. in Solvang hit him on the right side of his face, breaking prescription glasses. Victim was to fly home on April 10. No arrests were made.
Battery
2680 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara
A 39-year-old male reported that a 58-year-old male hit him in the face with a battery pack. Both males are employees at the Boy Scout Camp. The victim said that he had been having problems with his co-worker stemming from the use of camp tools.
Petty Theft
3400 East Hwy 246 (Chumash Casino)
A 57-year-old female from Montclair, Calif. reported that her luggage had been stolen from the bed of her Mazda truck. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.
4-08
Battery
East Hwy 246 at Alamo Pintado
A 20-year-old female from Goleta reported that a 20-year-old female, also from Goleta, slapped her in the face while en route to the Chumash Casino. The victim then exited the car and the suspect drove away. Case was submitted for a complaint review.
3-23
Fraud
2340 Viborg Dr., Solvang
A 48-year-old female from Solvang reported that unknown suspect(s) forged numerous checks from her business account. Some of the checks were made out to Target, Sally’s Beauty Supply and Office Max. No arrests were made. Suspect(s) remain at large.