The Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) announced the arrest of two suspected fentanyl dealers in separate incidents.
Earlier this month SBPD Detectives arrested Jovanny Cipres, 35-year-old Santa Barbara, for possession for Sales of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.
The total amount of drugs seized was approximately 14.3 ounces of fentanyl, 7.2 ounces of heroin, and 1 ounce of methamphetamine.
In a separate arrest on April 11, 2025, officers contacted a subject on the 200 block of Vista De La Cumbre in Santa Barbara who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, according to SBPD.
After further investigation, officers identified the suspect as 34-year-old Miguel Martinez who was in possession of approximately 12.7oz of fentanyl along with scales and packaging.
Additionally, officers located a loaded Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a high-capacity magazine in Martinez’s possession.
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BAD karma selling poison…
Nice arrest by patrol, detectives, both or either one.
Damn, right there in San Roque right near Peabody. Good to know. Thanks SBPD. Druggie fools are moving in…watch your kids.