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Santa Barbara County Sheriff overtime fraud investigations
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Latest: Santa Barbara County sergeant charged with overtime pay fraud
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is facing scrutiny following the arrest of custody sergeant Jeffrey Koeller for alleged overtime fraud. Koeller is accused of embezzlement, grand theft, and forgery after alleged
Santa Barbara County jail expansion
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Latest: Santa Barbara County seeks public input on Northern Branch Jail housing redesign
In early July 2026, the Santa Barbara County Board approved a $139 million expansion of the Northern Branch Jail, signaling the county’s commitment to enlarge its direct‑supervision facility. By the end of July, county