santa barbara county jail

Autopsy pending on man who died at Northern Branch Jail

An autopsy is pending, but a drug overdose is suspected

County Supervisors approve plan to downsize outdated Main Jail, and expand new Santa Maria facility, but Sheriff says it isn't enough capacity.

Drug overdose suspected in death.

Coroner said combination of things including obesity and methamphetamine in man's system contributed to 45-year-old man's fatal cardiac-related death.

K9's and aircraft were involved in the manhunt in Santa Barbara.

13 cases identified, visitations suspended at Main Santa Barbara County Jail

Fugitive nabbed in San Luis Obispo motel one night after escape.

Detectives think a 46-year-old man, who was recently released from jail, killed a woman in Santa Barbara.

Masking, social distancing still required for visitors to Santa Barbara County's Main Jail.