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Heard on: Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Fire, Aircraft and Marine, Lompoc Police / Fire · 1/14/2026 03:27 PM
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Units at 23103[1] vehicle time is
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Dark blue Cadillac Escalade, (number withheld) plate.
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Vehicle swerving on northbound US-101 near Santa Maria

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a dark blue Cadillac Escalade swerving on northbound US‑101 south of Betteravia near Santa Maria. The driver appeared to have a towel or blanket over their head, and the vehicle nearly caused a collision. The incident was classified as possible reckless driving.

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