On October 31, 2025, Santa Barbara deputies stopped a vehicle near Las Positas Road and Rebecca Lane. The driver, 28-year-old Juan Fernando Rios, was a convicted felon. Deputies reported that Rios made an unsafe turn and had an unsecured load. After stopping, Rios reversed his vehicle and almost struck a patrol car.
Deputies found a loaded, unregistered firearm in the vehicle. They also found methamphetamine, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Rios faces several felony and misdemeanor charges. These include possession of controlled substances while armed and driving with a suspended license. He is being held at the Main Jail with bail set at $50,000…