Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108

By Montecito Journal   |   March 11, 2025

Care Facility Suicide / 300 Block Hot Springs Road Monday, February 17, at 09:36 hours

Deputies responded to a care facility where an investigation revealed an apparent suicide, with subject pronounced deceased at scene. Next of Kin was notified.

Tampered Mail / Loureyro Road Wednesday, February 19, at 16:42 hours

Reporting Party (RP) called in to report one of her mail packages had been tampered with. There was nothing missing from the package, however the outer protective box the package had been sent in had been removed. Inside the protective box, the RP found parcels of mail that had been tampered with. None of the mail was theirs, however, it belonged to several neighbors. The mail was collected, sorted and placed into individual bags by name and address. Follow up to be conducted by patrol.

Suspects on Property / 1300 Block East Mountain Drive  — Wednesday, February 19, at 23:46 hours

Deputies responded to a video alarm activation in the back yard. RP stated there were two suspicious individuals with flashlights wearing dark clothing on the property. Upon arrival, deputies searched an unlocked guest house and the rest of the property, but did not find any indications of burglary or foul play. The owner of the property was contacted and was asked to email the security camera footage of the two suspicious individuals. Follow up to be conducted by patrol.

Burglary Break-in / Santa Rosa Lane  — Thursday, February 20, at 19:03 hours

Deputies responded to an alarm activation at the above-mentioned address. Upon arrival, a perimeter check of the residence was conducted. While searching the residence exterior, an unlocked door and an additional door with broken glass were discovered. A K9 unit responded to the scene, and deputies conducted an interior search of the residence. Multiple rooms were found to have been ransacked, and the locked master bedroom door had been kicked in. After concluding the interior search, forensics responded to the scene and conducted their investigation. The homeowners responded as well and, after performing a preliminary walk-through, concluded that nothing of significant value was missing. It should be noted that the residence was equipped with multiple exterior security cameras, and the homeowner will send the footage in the following days. In addition, interviews will be conducted with the immediate neighbors.

 

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