Chumash Casino Drug Busts - Tip of the iceberg

Keep in mind this Casino is less than a mile from the high school in the Santa Ynez Valley. Keep in mind many kids from that high school have been in the casino - no one checks ID upon entry. And now you have a 17 year old kid buying meth AT the casino. Nice neighbors they have there in Santa Ynez. And these cretins want to expand their gambling operation? From the police blotter in the SYV Journal:

2-27
Arrest
Unit block of Bobcat Springs, Buellton

A 17-year-old male from Buellton was arrested for being in possession of methamphetamine after a citizen reported that she found methamphetamine in her son’s jacket pocket. She also told the officer that her son was on probation for other offenses and was routinely checking his room to make sure he didn’t have any contraband. The minor was questioned at the Solvang Sheriff’s Station, where he told police that he bought the methamphetamine from an acquaintance at the Chumash Casino. He informed police that he frequented the casino, even though he was not of legal age. He was booked into the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall for being in possession of a controlled substance.


2-25
Arrest
3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 55-year-old female from Santa Maria was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance after officers on patrol at the casino questioned her because she exhibited behavior that is usually associated with drug addiction. The woman admitted to using methamphetamine the previous night. She was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail.

2-24
Arrest
3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 42-year-old female from Thousand Oaks was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance after an officer on patrol at the casino contacted her at a gambling machine. The woman’s urine tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamine.

Arrest
3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)

A 44-year-old male from Oceano was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after an officer responded to an auto accident that occurred at the casino. While the officer questioned the man about the accident, he noticed that the man exhibited signs of being intoxicated. The man failed a series of sobriety tests. He was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail.

Arrest

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez (Chumash Casino)
A 43-year-old female from Santa Paula was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance after an officer on patrol at the casino noticed her exhibiting tell-tale signs of drug use. The woman’s urine tested positive for methamphetamine. She was cited and released.

2-23
Arrest
3000 block of East Highway 246,
Santa Ynez

A 48-year-old male from Solvang was arrested for being in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia after Chumash Casino valet parking security reported that the man was under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers visited the hotel at which the man was staying and found the illegal substance. The man was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail.