Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies search for armed bow-and-arrow suspect
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies search for armed bow-and-arrow suspect
KEYT News Channel 3-12
August 14, 2026
Heads up, Santa Barbara County — deputies are actively searching for an armed suspect near Tepesquet Canyon this Saturday morning. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has issued a SIG Alert, blocking both Tepesquet Canyon and Santa Maria Roads while they work the scene. If you’re in that rural stretch between the Santa Maria Valley and the coast, please steer clear and let law enforcement do their job.
This is a reminder that even our quiet backcountry roads can see unexpected danger. CHP and SBCSO are coordinating the response, and KEYT News Channel 3-12 is following the situation closely. We’ll update as more details come in — for now, stay safe, keep your distance, and check local alerts before heading out that way.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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