An alert sheriff’s deputy on the Central Coast has led to the arrest of a man suspected of a series of mail thefts.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the Vandenberg Village area Monday morning when he saw a vehicle matching the description of one used in some of the thefts. When the deputy tried to stop the truck, the driver crashed into a mailbox and fled on foot.
A search was started. After about two hours later Andy Aguilera of Lompoc was arrested as he was trying to enter the backyard of a home.
The 32 year old man is facing multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm, and other charges.
