Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

Missing Person / 300 block Hot Springs Road – Sunday, March 23, at 01:35 hours

Deputies were called to Casa Dorinda for a missing person. The subject was reported missing because they had not returned, and phone calls to the missing subject went unanswered. Due to the missing subject’s medical condition, an emergency ping was initiated. Contact was ultimately made via telephone with the subject, who confirmed they were fine and with a friend. 

Burglary / Hot Springs Road – Monday, March 24, at 12:40 hours

Reporting Party (RP), a construction site superintendent, called to report that the residence had been broken into on the previous day. Per the provided security camera footage, an adult male subject (whose face was obscured by a large hat and mask) could be seen walking onto the property at approximately 06:50 hours on 03/23/25 and leaving at approximately 07:30 hours. While on the property, the suspect stole approximately $3,000 worth of various construction tools belonging to the RP and his workers. The tools were in the house and the back door leading to the garage had been unlocked. No signs of forced entry or vandalism were observed. 

Burglary / 300 block Foothill Road – Monday, March 24, at 18:00 hours

The victim called to report the residence was 459’ed (Burglary) on 03/09/25 by an unknown suspect(s). The victim gathered a list of stolen items, which included several high-end pieces of jewelry. 

Fentanyl, Domestic Violence / 100 block Evans Avenue – Monday, March 24, at 20:45 hours

Deputies responded to a reported family 415 (Disturbing the Peace). Deputies learned the victim’s 45-year-old son, who shared occupancy at the residence, became disruptive and pushed his mother multiple times. The Call Taker could hear the 415 during the 911 call. The Suspect fled the residence in a vehicle prior to Deputies’ arrival. The investigation revealed the Suspect was in violation of 368 PC (Elder Abuse) and 11350 H&S (Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance; Fentanyl found in the residence). As the investigation proceeded, the suspect called his parents and threatened them with consequences if he was arrested. Deputies were advised that the suspect was 6’7”, prone to violence, and believed to be using controlled substances. Deputies left the residence in search of the suspect. At approximately 21:36 hours, the suspect returned to the residence & attempted to gain access. The Suspect quickly fled prior to Deputies arrival. Deputies searched the area but were UTL (Unable to Locate). At approximately 22:46 hours, K9-3 located the suspect driving in the city of Santa Barbara at East Beach. An enforcement stop was conducted, and he was taken into custody without incident. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl during the arrest. He was booked at SBCJ. 

Harassment to Hikers / Hot Springs Trailhead –Tuesday, March 25, at 10:44 hours

Deputies were called to respond to a subject who was harassing hikers at the hot springs. The RP stated a male subject called nude bathers at the pools offensive obscenities and names. The RP took offense to the obscenities, so he told the subject to “F off.” The subject became argumentative, targeting and yelling obscenities at the RP and “aggressively” walking towards him, causing him to become scared for his safety. In addition, the RP stated the male subject began taking pictures of the nude bathers without their consent. After speaking with all involved parties, it was determined no crime had occurred. An incident report was authored for documentation purposes only. 

Stolen Vehicle & Equipment / Lambert Road – Tuesday, March 25, at 17:33 hours

RP reported that a trailer containing a “Field Jeep” used to harvest avocado orchards and (20) 30 foot orchard ladders were stolen by the person who sold them the trailer and the Jeep. RP never received title and could not verify the trailer and Jeep belonged to them but stated they would take the matter to civil court and provide cancelled checks and text messages regarding the sale. The ladders, totaling approximate $5,000, were purchased outright by the RP and did not belong to the suspect/seller of equipment. Both parties live in San Luis Obispo County. Theft report taken for the theft of the ladders. 

Trespassing / Middle Road

Tuesday, March 25, at 22:07 hours

Subject was contacted after being reported as trespassing. Subject was found to have a local outstanding warrant, non-extraditable SLO warrants, and was a missing person out of SLO. Subject was issued a citation for their local warrant and a “locate”  was sent to SLO.