Santa Barbara Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stealing Vehicle, Breaking into Home

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Cliff Drive, Milpas Street, Salinas & Gutierrez Streets, East Carrillo St, East Canon Perdido St
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Incident type
Assault, Premises

Summary

Assault Santa Barbara California in Santa Barbara, California: Police arrested a Santa Barbara man after a series of incidents that began with a stolen vehicle call on Cliff Drive around 5:30 a.m. The suspect drove the vehicle toward an officer, attempted to ram him, and then fled after hitting a parked car. He later tried to take a woman's car near Salinas and Gutierrez streets and forced entry into two residences on East Carrillo St and East Canon Perdido St before being apprehended. No injuries were reported.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Samuel Ingram Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Santa Barbara Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stealing Vehicle, Breaking into Home | Local News | Noozhawk

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