Man arrested by ICE in Santa Barbara after vandalism of ICE vehicle
Feb 21, 2026·Location: Santa Barbara, CA
ICE agents arrested a man in downtown Santa Barbara after he allegedly slashed a tire on an ICE vehicle parked on East Carrillo Street. Community members and the man's parent followed ICE agents to the police station and filmed the incident. The Santa Barbara Police Department stated it was not notified in advance of ICE operations in the city.
Sources
- ICE agents arrest man in Santa Barbara after alleged vandalism incident
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