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According to a report from the Santa Barbara Independent, Jasmine Ochoa, a 24-year-old woman from Carpinteria, has been arrested and charged with accessory to murder and multiple firearms-related offenses in relation to an April 2021 double murder in Santa Barbara. She is reportedly being held without bail in a California prison.

While bikes are a healthy, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly form of recreation and transportation, they also carry some inherent risks. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that approximately 1,100 bicyclists are killed and 300,000 more are injured each year.

Earlier this year, National Public Radio (NPR) reported that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to implement new policies to crackdown on tax fraud. Federal and state authorities take allegations of tax fraud seriously.

Dogs are among the most popular pets in the country. Nearly 40% of U.S. households have at least one dog.

According to a report from Noozhawk, a man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and evading law enforcement after a high speed pursuit. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that 21-year-old Antonio Gonsalez of Ventura was spotted driving in an erratic manner.

Concussions always require immediate medical attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has described brain injuries as a “silent epidemic” and notes that motor vehicle collisions are among the leading cause of concussions nationwide.

According to a report from KEYT-TV, a 43-year-old woman from Los Angeles has been arrested on package theft charges in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara County's Sheriff Office reports that she allegedly stole packages from a delivery driver and several other people.

According to a report from Edhat Santa Barbara, at least seven students were arrested for assaults after fights on the campus of San Marcos High School. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office noted that several students are facing serious criminal charges, including the charge of felony assault with force likely to cause severe bodily injury.

Americans are protected against illegal searches. Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, unreasonable searches and seizures are unlawful.

According to a report from KSBY News, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a tragic accident on Las Positas Road. Based on a preliminary investigation, officers believe that the victim was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the road from east to west.