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Heard on: Santa Barbara County Sheriff Main Channel · 1/16/2026 12:51 PM
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BOL for (number withheld) vehicle last seen in the area of Santa Monica Road and Via Real.
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It's a newer white Ford F-150 was seen brake checking and driving recklessly in the area.
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Possible reckless driving near Santa Monica Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were alerted to a possible reckless driving incident involving a white Ford pickup truck near Santa Monica Road and Via Real in Carpinteria. The driver reportedly stopped abruptly in traffic and drove erratically before leaving the area. Officers were unable to determine the vehicle’s direction of travel.

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Santa Monica Rd & Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013
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