Curfew Stop in Isla Vista Leads to Recovery of Stolen Firearm and Arrest of Local Teen

On November 1, 2025, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies stopped five juveniles and one adult near the 6500-block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista for violating the county’s nighttime curfew. During the stop, a 16-year-old male agreed to a search. Deputies found several fixed-blade knives in his backpack and a loaded .357 magnum revolver in his pants pocket.

The revolver was reported stolen from Arizona. The 16-year-old was arrested and taken to Juvenile Hall. The other juveniles were cited for curfew violations and released to their parents. The report did not specify the adult’s involvement…

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