Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108 . . . .

Forced Entry / 1100 block Glenview Road – Friday, Dec 13, 2024, at 17:49 hrs

Deputies responded to an alarm call at the address mentioned above and discovered forced entry into the kitchen area via glass door. The residence was searched utilizing a K9, which revealed a second forced entry point. No suspects were apprehended, and it appears as if nothing was taken after speaking with the residents.

Deceased / Fairway Road – Monday Dec 16, 2024, at 08:39 hours

On Monday (12/16/24) at approximately 08:39 hours, a medical call was made for a man found seated on the floor of a Fairway Road parking structure. Montecito Fire Department arrived on scene and found the man deceased due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound, at which point deputies were summoned.

Breaking & Entering / 2720 Montecito Ranch Pl. – Monday Dec 16, 2024, at 10:10 hours

Between Friday (12/13/24) 13:41 hours and Monday (12/15/24) 09:13 hours, an unknown suspect(s) smashed a glass master bedroom door and entered the residence. The suspect(s) moved a large safe from the master closet and cut a hole in the side to access the contents. Nothing of value was reported stolen. Forensics were called to the scene and processed the scene for photos, prints, and DNA.

Criminal Threats, Drugs, Alcohol, Felony / 300 Block Hot Springs Road –Tuesday December 17, 2024, at 02:02 hours

Deputies responded to Casa Dorinda after security reported being threatened by trespassers in a silver Jeep. Though the referenced firearm was never seen, the security guard was in fear for his safety after suspect said he would “meet his 9 millimeter.” Deputies located suspects’ vehicle at Butterfly Beach and conducted a high-risk stop with the assistance of CHP and 55. Three subjects were detained. One suspect was identified via Field Show Up (a law enforcement procedure that involves bringing a witness to the stop to identify the prospective perpetrator), and arrested for 422 PC (Criminal Threat). Another suspect was determined to be Under the Influence of drugs/alcohol, unable to care for themselves and arrested for 647(f) PC. The final subject was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. Stolen property was also located in the vehicle. California Penal Code section 72 (Presenting False Claim) was invoked at the scene and was handled by patrol.