From Noozhawk.

July 19, 2025 – The Santa Barbara County Probation Department on July 17 conducted a countywide compliance operation with a focus on supervised clients convicted of sex offenses.

During the action, 24 locations were visited and 12 searches conducted in the Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and Goleta areas. In the Santa Maria area, the Santa Maria Police Department joined the Probation Department effort.

Probation officers verified that individuals were following sex offender-registration requirements, residency restrictions, and other court-mandated conditions.

Two arrests were made, and 15 USB drives, one BB gun, an electronic device with unauthorized internet access, and an SD memory card were confiscated, the Probation Department reported.

“This operation is part of the Probation Department’s ongoing commitment to community safety,” the county said. “Convicted sex offenders are subject to regular monitoring to ensure they are complying with all applicable laws and restrictions.

“These proactive efforts ensure accountability, help reduce recidivism, and protect the community, particularly vulnerable populations.”

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