On June 11, 2025, Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) patrol officers conducted a significant traffic stop on the northbound Highway 101 Mission Street on-ramp, resulting in the arrest of Michael Reigard, a suspect with a felony warrant out of Ventura County.
Reigard was stopped while driving his vehicle, and a subsequent search revealed a substantial amount of illegal substances and cash. Officers discovered quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, alongside an electronic scale and over $32,000 in cash, indicating potential involvement in drug sales.
The felony warrant for Reigard was related to possession for sales of heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. The discovery during the traffic stop further substantiated these allegations…