The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an indecent exposure, reckless driver and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies responded to a report on Friday near the Wells Fargo Bank on Pardall Road. According to IVFP Sgt. Mike McCoy, officers advised a male subject to cover his body to avoid arrest.

“He was contacted at Little Acorn Park,” McCoy said. “We did go out and told him he would likely be arrested if he continued to expose himself in public and someone filed a complaint.”

Officers also responded to a reckless driver Friday night on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive. McCoy said deputies arrested the male suspect after witnesses reported the incident.

“We had a lot of people approach us and say he was driving at these unsafe speeds,” McCoy said. “He almost hit a couple of people and was dangerous to the Del Playa population.”

IVFP also handled several alcohol-related crimes throughout the weekend, citing 12 people for minors in possession, four for open containers, four for noise ordinance violations, one for public urination, one for disturbing the peace and one for possession of marijuana. Officers also arrested four people for public intoxication.

Congress announced earlier this month it would indefinitely postpone voting on two anti-piracy bills in response to the recent upsurge of public protest against the legislations.

The Protect Intellectual Property Act, introduced in the Senate last May by Senator Patrick Leahy, aims primarily to protect against foreign websites posing “online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property.” Texas Congressmember Lamar Smith brought the Stop Online Piracy Act to the House Judiciary Committee in October to similarly protect against online copyright infringement.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stalled the vote on PIPA — originally scheduled for Jan. 24 — to allow lawmakers a chance to address concerns over the bill’s language. Smith also pulled SOPA from discussion until February in light of public concerns about the legislation’s potential implications of Internet censorship.

California Senator Dianne Feinstein, one of several PIPA co-sponsors, said the suspension will allow lawmakers to collaborate with CEOs from major corporations, such as Google’s Eric Schmidt, to modify the bill.

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The I.V. Foot Patrol responded to an assault, theft and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a physical assault at 1:40 a.m. Saturday on the 700 block of Embarcadero Del Norte. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, two male subjects punched a male and female victim in the face.

“One of the suspects was wearing a thick black flannel while the other was wearing a red shirt,” Vuillemainroy said. “Deputies checked the area with negative results and the investigation is still ongoing.”

Officers also responded to a reported burglary Saturday night on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive. Vuillemainroy said the suspect stole a laptop from the residency during a party.

“There were no signs of forced entry and the suspect is unknown,” Vuillemainroy said.

IVFP also responded to numerous alcohol-related crimes throughout the weekend, citing four people for minors in possession, three for open containers and one for a noise ordinance violation. Deputies also arrested three people for public intoxication.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an illegal drug possession, a burglary and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation around 1 p.m. Thursday on the 1300 block of Camino Pescadero. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, officers found the illicit substances on the male suspect during a routine stop.

“Deputies discovered upon contact 50 ecstasy pills and marijuana inside the vehicle,” Vullemainroy said. “The male passenger was arrested and the driver was cited for a moving vehicle violation.”

IVFP also received a report of a theft at 9:50 a.m. Saturday morning on the 6700 block of Sabado Tarde Road. Vuillemainroy said the unknown suspect entered the residency and stole various belongings.

“Upon arrival, they found that over $7,000 of electronic items were taken which included several computers and stereo equipment,” Vuillemainroy said. “The investigation is ongoing.”

Officers also handled several alcohol-related crimes throughout the weekend, issuing 11 citations for minor in possession, four for open container and one for a noise ordinance violation. IVFP also arrested two people for public intoxication.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two burglaries and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Officers received a report of a theft Saturday night on the 6600 block of Abrego Road. According to Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked doors and stole two laptops.

The second robbery occurred Sunday on the 6600 block of El Colegio Road and involved an unknown suspect stealing the victim’s bike after entering the residency through an unlocked door, Vuillemainroy said.

Officers handled fewer alcohol-related crimes compared to previous weekends, citing three people for noise ordinance violations and one person for minor in possession. IVFP arrested one person for public intoxication.

Additionally, IVFP discovered four male Santa Barbara City College students involved in creating fake California driver’s licenses from their residency on the 6600 block of Sueno Road last Tuesday.

Vuillemainroy said deputies found the manufacturing equipment after performing a vehicle search on one of the suspects.

“During the stop, the subject was found in possession of five fake California driver’s licenses,” Vuillemainroy said. “The deputy wrote a search warrant and during the search they produced scanners, a printer, computers, credit card reproduction machines and other items used to create false California IDs.”

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The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to reports of vandalism, physical assault, theft, domestic battery, an individual equipped with a firearm and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a male brandishing a rifle on Friday night on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive. According to IVFP Senior Deputy Bill Henricks, officers located the subject without incident.

“They found a male sitting in a chair overlooking the ocean behind his house,” Henricks said. “He was just advised that it is illegal to shoot a pellet gun or rifle in the county.”

IVFP also responded to a residential vandalism on Saturday night on the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive. Henricks said an intoxicated male suspect attempted to force entry into the residence.

“When he couldn’t find his way in, he broke a side window,” Henricks said. “After deputies arrived, the suspect stated the victim was trying to kill him.”

The suspect defaced the police vehicle’s interior during his transit to the Santa Barbara County Jail, according to Henricks.

“He was arrested for vandalism and public intoxication,” Henricks said. “When he was transported to the jail, he bit off a piece of the jail van seat cushion.”

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World famous electronic music producer Joel Zimmerman, better known by his stage name deadmau5, put on a visually stunning performance last Thursday at the Santa Barbara Bowl as part of his Meowingtons Hax Tour across North America.

The Canadian techno icon brought fellow DJs/producers Jason Bentley, Le Castle Vania and Feed Me to open the concert with impressive acts capable of wowing even those unfamiliar with the genre. Despite the venue’s assigned seating and limited floor space, deadmau5’s masterful mixes from on top of his famous “cube” had everyone in the packed amphitheater electrified and on their feet.

Attendees wearing glow-in-the-dark mouse ears began to fill the venue as the night settled and Feed Me ended his heavy-hitting electro-dubstep performance. The crowd began to slowly chant in anticipation for the event’s main act as the stage gave way to deadmau5’s backdrop and setup.

For those of you living under a rock, deadmau5 is known for combining his massive electro, progressive and house tunes with high-quality visuals for a full-body music experience. While many DJs incorporate fellow producers’ works and remixes, deadmau5 plays his own tracks almost exclusively. The electronic music idol has headlined at major events around the world and has won various awards since the release of his third album Random Album Title.

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Standing among hundreds in the backyard of 6741 Del Playa Drive last Thursday at 11:30 p.m., I could see my thoughts on the faces of everyone around me.

“He isn’t coming.”

Earlier that night, word spread via text message and music blog EasyLoveRecords’ Facebook page that world-renowned electronic music producer Porter Robinson would make a surprise performance in Isla Vista. People fortunate enough to learn the news anxiously crowded around the empty setup for signs of the rumored appearance as the clock ticked closer to midnight.

“A lot of people didn’t even think he was coming on,” Michael Walker, a fourth-year business economics major said. “They thought the people were just messing with them because he is such a big name.”

Despite growing skepticism, EasyLove members assured the audience Robinson would arrive after his opening act at Tiesto’s “College Invasion” tour in the Santa Barbara Bowl. At around 11:45 p.m., the 19 year-old prodigy from North Carolina walked on stage and opened the night with songs from his debut EP “Spitfire” as the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd exploded with energy.

“It was absolutely packed from wall-to-wall,” Walker said. “There were people dancing so hard they were sending shockwaves through the crowd.”

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The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a physical assault Saturday night on the 6600 block of Sueno Road. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, the victim was unable to identify his assailant.

“The victim was walking down Sueno when he was attacked by an unknown suspect who punched him in the face, requiring stitches,” Vuillemainroy said. “He did not know why the suspect attacked him.”

Vuillemainroy said detectives are still investigating the case.

Officers also dealt with a large number of alcohol-related disturbances throughout the weekend, citing 30 people for minors in possession, 14 for open containers and two for noise ordinance violations. The IVFP also arrested 12 people for public intoxication.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, physical assault and several alcohol-related crimes this past weekend.

Deputies received a report Friday night of several unknown suspects entering a residence on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive through an unlocked sliding glass door. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, deputies arrested five individuals after witnesses observed the group leaving the house with the swiped belongings.

“The suspects stole numerous items and were observed leaving the residence with items in hand,” Vuillemainroy said. “IVFP deputies were called and made contact with the suspects nearby. The suspects were in possession of numerous stolen articles and were taken into custody.”

Vuillemainroy said deputies found additional stolen wares in a nearby car after the initial arrest.

“The suspects were associated with a vehicle nearby where further stolen property was located,” Vuillemainroy said. “The suspects were from Los Angeles and Ventura County.”

IVFP also responded to a physical assault Saturday night on the 800 block of Fortuna Road. According to Vuillemainroy, the victim was punched after attempting to remove the suspect from the residence.

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The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to vandalism and several alcohol related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a male suspect kicking in the door of an apartment on the 800 block of Camino Pescadero at 10:43 p.m. Sunday. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, deputies apprehended the suspect as he attempted to evade arrest.

“Upon arrival, the reporting party identified the suspect and advised [the deputies] the suspect had damaged an apartment door and then fled into a different apartment,” Vuillemainroy
said. “The deputies knocked on the door and the suspect fled out the back window where deputies were waiting for him. The reporting party signed a citizen’s arrest and the suspect was taken into custody.”

IVFP also handled several alcoholrelated crimes throughout the weekend, citing three people for minors in possession and one for a noise violation.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, a sexual assault, vandalism, drug possession and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a theft on the 6700 block of El Colegio Road at 3 p.m. on Friday. According to IVFP Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, the suspect entered the residency through an unlocked door.

“The suspect stole two laptops, a camera, cash and credit cards,” Vuillemainroy said. “The suspect made several charges on the stolen credit cards, and the investigation is ongoing.”

The IVFP initiated an anti-burglary campaign in March encouraging residents to lock their doors and windows before leaving their homes. Vuillemainroy said the number of burglaries has dropped by nearly 50 percent since the program started.

“In March 2010 we had 27 residential and commercial burglaries, and in March 2011 we had 13,” Vuillemainroy said. “In April 2010 there were 28 compared to 14 in April 2011.”

The IVFP also discovered an individual tagging a utility device on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive at 11:12 p.m. Friday. Vuillemainroy said deputies arrested the male suspect after he tried to conceal the tagging equipment.

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The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a sexual assault, a large fight and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a sexual assault on the corner of Camino del Sur and Del Playa Drive at 2:00 a.m. Saturday. According to IVFP Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, the victim was assaulted while walking in the intersection.

“The assault involved two Hispanic males,” Vuillemainroy said. “The investigation isongoing and no further details are available.”

IVFP also responded to a brawl involving several individuals on the 6600 block of Trigo Road at 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Vuillemainroy said deputies arrested a male suspect after he attempted to flee the scene.

“One male was striking several people with his belt,” Vuillemainroy said. “Officers arrived on scene and he took off running. A foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was apprehended on the 6500 block of Seville Road.”

Officers also handled several alcohol-related crimes over the weekend, citing nine people for open containers, six for minors in possession and two for noise ordinance violations. IVFP also arrested five people for public intoxication.

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, a container filled with suspicious materials and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a physical assault on the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road at 4:10 a.m. Saturday. According to IVFP Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, a male suspect knifed a neighboring tenant over a drug disagreement.

“The suspect went over to another residency in the same complex and confronted the residents there regarding marijuana,” Vuillemainroy said. “A confrontation ensued at the residence, and the suspect stabbed the victim in the chest. The victim was transported to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and the suspect was arrested.”

IVFP also investigated a lockbox discovered on the 6500 block of Cordoba Road at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. According to Vuillemainroy, deputies searched the container after a person delivered it to the IVFP station.

“A citizen found a locked box in a bush on the corner of Cordoba and Embarcadero del Mar,” Vuillemainroy said. “The citizen brought the box to foot patrol, and one of the deputies looked at its contents.”

Vuillemainroy said deputies contacted the box’s owner for further questioning after discovering explosive materials inside the container.

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The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a peace officer and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

Deputies received a report of a physical assault on the corner of Camino Pescadero and Sabado Tarde Road at 12:11 a.m. on Sunday. According to IVFP Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, officers witnessed the two subjects yelling at each other in the street.

“Deputies learned that the suspect in the fight struck the victim with a large glass whiskey bottle,” Vuillemainroy said. “The victim sustained lacerations to the face and was transported to the hospital by his friends. The suspect was arrested.”

IVFP also responded to an attempted assault of a California Highway Patrol officer on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday. Vuillemainroy said a suspect threw an object at the CHP officers during a DUI investigation.

“During the investigation, a bottle was thrown in the direction from the balcony of 6631 DP,” Vuillemainroy said. “Deputies investigated the incident, and the suspect jumped off the second-story balcony and fled on foot. The suspect was not caught and the investigation is still ongoing.”

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