Suspect arrested for raping teen near bike path
September 22, 2026 Saul Estrada Munoz By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old man on Monday for allege
September 22, 2026 Saul Estrada Munoz By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old man on Monday for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at knifepoint near a bike path in Carpinteria in March 2025. Following the rape, the victim told detectives she was walking home when an unknown suspect approached her and allegedly sexually assaulted her at knifepoint in a landscaped area near the bike path.
Detectives collected forensic evidence that was submitted for DNA analysis. Detectives continued pursuing available leads while awaiting forensic results.
First reported by CalCoast News.
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