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Santa Barbara, Calif. – A Carpinteria man has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to elder financial abuse, and Sheriff’s detectives are working to identify any additional victims.
On April 25, 2026, a family member of an elderly care recipient in Goleta discovered suspicious activity involving the victim’s checking account, including an unexplained cashed check and several missing checks. The family member promptly reported the concerns to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.