A 33-year-old Santa Barbara man out on parole for vehicle theft was arrested Tuesday after police said he led them on a ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the swearing-in of eight new police officers. Chief Kelly Gordon swore in these officers last week. Six graduated from the Ventura County ...

The Santa Barbara Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of four sworn law enforcement officers. This week Chief Bernard Melekian held a small private promotional ceremony honoring one ...

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.

Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon ... It also affirms that our department fundamentals are strong and that our staff excels in regard to how we engage with the community and investigate ...

No uniformed police officers were present outside the station. Santa Barbara Police Department spokesman Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale confirmed Monday that police were looking into the incident recorded in ...

Upon completion of military service, he was hired by the Santa Barbara Police Department and has been serving there for the last 12 years. During that time, he completed a bachelor’s degree in ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Police Department announced the death of their dog Klaus on Saturday. The police department said Klaus died on Friday from a medical condition.

Santa Barbara’s interim police chief is stepping down. The police department says Barney Melekian has helped guide the department through various COVID-19 masking and vaccination issues since ...

Allan Tuazon, Sgt. Stephanie Trujillo. (Sgt. Rashun Drayton) The Santa Barbara Police Department has promoted five sworn law enforcement officers. Chief Bernard Melekian held a promotional ...