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Donyae Lamonte Dixon
Two men were arrested on the night of February 1 after a Montecito homeowner reported a break-in at his residence. Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies arrested 25-year-old Frank James Showell, of Lancaster, and 29-year-old Donyae Dixon, of Los Angeles, on burglary and conspiracy charges just after 9 p.m. Response by deputies was initiated after a homeowner called law enforcement, reporting that an unknown individual had entered his residence through a broken window. The homeowner reportedly heard noises coming from a child's bedroom and, upon searching his residence, saw a male suspect in dark clothing standing in the doorway of a room where his daughter normally naps during the day. The homeowner shouted at the suspect, who, in turn, fled the house through a window used to grain entrance. Upon searching the area, deputies located an individual matching Showell's description attempting to flee the area in a vehicle. Deputies conducted an enforcement stop on the vehicle and quickly detained Showell.
Frank James Showell
Two men were arrested on the night of February 1, after a Montecito homeowner reported a break-in at his residence. Santa Barbara County sheriff's deputies arrested 25-year-old Frank James Showell, of Lancaster, and 29-year-old Donyae Dixon, of Los Angeles, on burglary and conspiracy charges just after 9 p.m. Response by deputies was initiated after a homeowner called law enforcement, reporting that an unknown individual had entered his residence through a broken window. The homeowner reportedly heard noises coming from a child's bedroom and, upon searching his residence, saw a male suspect in dark clothing standing in the doorway of a room where his daughter normally naps during the day.
Fernando Navarro
Fernando Navarro
Carlos Pena Sanchez
A suspected DUI driver who was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday was nabbed, thanks to nearby residents who were able to physically restrain him until police officers arrived.
At about 1:39 a.m., Santa Maria Police officers were dispatched to the area of Fesler Street and Mary Drive to a report of an intoxicated driver who crashed into a parked vehicle.
Following the crash, the driver reportedly got out of his damaged vehicle and attempted to flee the scene. However, he was confronted by nearby residents who physically restrained the driver until police arrived, according to officials.Â
Erika Krystal Garcia
Two Lompoc residents were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly driving a stolen car that contained thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, burglary tools, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Erika Krystal Garcia and Aldo Almanza, both 29 years old, were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail and held without bail. Their alleged crimes occurred throughout Santa Barbara County. The car they were driving was reported stolen out of Santa Maria, according to the Sheriff’s Office, and they were arrested in the Santa Barbara area near the intersection of Burtis Street and San Marcos Road. Garcia’s charges include vehicle theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and a no-bail Probation Department detainer.Â
Aldo Almanza
Two Lompoc residents were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly driving a stolen car that contained thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, burglary tools, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Erika Krystal Garcia and Aldo Almanza, both 29 years old, were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail and held without bail. Their alleged crimes occurred throughout Santa Barbara County. The car they were driving was reported stolen out of Santa Maria, according to the Sheriff’s Office, and they were arrested in the Santa Barbara area near the intersection of Burtis Street and San Marcos Road. Almanza was arrested for vehicle theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, grand theft, possession of methamphetamine, and a felony no-bail warrant stemming from a previous auto theft.
Gabriel Campos-Lopez
Three Santa Maria residents were arrested Monday in a possible human trafficking case involving a juvenile victim, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Gabriel Campos-Lopez, 51, Pedro Morales Abotye, 57, and Ramiro Morales Buenrostro, 37, were arrested following an investigation into possible prostitution. All three were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of unlawful intercourse with a minor. Abotye was also charged with rape and pimping of a minor, while Buenrostro was charged with oral copulation of a minor. The victim was secured and provided aid, officials said.
Pedro Morales Abotye
Three Santa Maria residents were arrested Monday in a possible human trafficking case involving a juvenile victim, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Gabriel Campos-Lopez, 51, Pedro Morales Abotye, 57, and Ramiro Morales Buenrostro, 37, were arrested following an investigation into possible prostitution. All three were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of unlawful intercourse with a minor. Abotye was also charged with rape and pimping of a minor, while Buenrostro was charged with oral copulation of a minor. The victim was secured and provided aid, officials said.
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Ramiro Morales Buenrostro
Three Santa Maria residents were arrested Monday in a possible human trafficking case involving a juvenile victim, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Gabriel Campos-Lopez, 51, Pedro Morales Abotye, 57, and Ramiro Morales Buenrostro, 37, were arrested following an investigation into possible prostitution. All three were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on charges of unlawful intercourse with a minor. Abotye was also charged with rape and pimping of a minor, while Buenrostro was charged with oral copulation of a minor. The victim was secured and provided aid, officials said.Â
Gabriel Peralez
A Santa Maria man has been arrested and charged for alleged child molestation following a monthslong investigation, police announced Thursday afternoon. Gabriel Peralez Jr., 43, is charged with forcible lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14, along with witness intimidation. Santa Maria Police began an investigation into a potential crime against a child in late 2017, according to officials. Detectives were able to gather enough evidence and sought an arrest warrant for Peralez Jr.
Greg Koenen
A domestic violence suspect was arrested early Friday after a standoff with officers in Santa Maria, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. After officials received a call of reported domestic violence around 9 p.m. Thursday, they responded to the 700 block of East Cook Street, where they encountered the suspect, 33-year-old Greg Koenen, inside his home. Authorities said Koenen refused to exit the residence despite repeated demands. A search warrant was issued and officers forced entry into the house. Koenen was located with the assistance of a K-9 unit and taken into custody without issue or use of force.
Louis Lovallo
A Torrance man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase near New Cuyama, attempting to steal a patrol car, assaulting a police dog and injuring sheriff's deputies, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. After initially yielding, the driver accelerated and began to recklessly evade deputies on Highway 166, according to sheriff's officials. Deputies continued to pursue Lovallo at which point he drove off the highway into a farm field off Highway 166.
Lovallo allegedly fled from deputies on foot and attempted to steal a nearby Santa Barbara County sheriff's patrol car by breaking its window with a rock. After being cleared at Marian Regional Medical Center, Lovallo was transported and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail for DUI (drugs), felony evading a peace officer, resisting arrest with force, attempted carjacking, attempted vehicle theft, vandalism, trespassing, assaulting a police dog and driving without a license. Bail was set at $75,000.
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