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Two catalytic converters recovered by deputies
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Sheriff’s deputies, along with a Sheriff’s K-9 unit and California Highway Patrol, arrested the pair following a long police chase.
At 4:58 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 500 block of Sertoma Way in Buellton for a report of thefts of catalytic converters in progress.
While they were on their way, a sheriff’s dispatch relayed that the suspects were seen fleeing the area in a Fiat. Deputies spotted a vehicle matching that description near McDonald’s in Buellton.
When deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects fled, and the driver entered the opposing lanes of traffic, driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 101, the sheriff’s office said.
In the interest of public safety, deputies discontinued their pursuit of the vehicle and shared the suspect and vehicle description with CHP, who located the vehicle further south on the 101, in the southbound lanes. CHP attempted to stop the vehicle, and the driver again entered the opposing lanes and the pursuit was terminated, officials said. CHP set up a spike strip on Highway 101 near Las Varas Canyon, where officers successfully disabled the vehicle
There were many important faces from around the community, including Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse.
“Grace has had a huge impact on the community. This is the culmination of her creative dream: to give back to her community.
I am so overwhelmed by this!” exclaimed Mayor Rowse.
When it was time to cut the ribbon, everyone walked outside and stood behind Debbie Fisher, Michele Schneider and Mayor Rowse.
On the count of three, led by Laurie Barene, the membership and Visitor Center ad sales coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon was cut.
And the cheers began.
Although Grace could not be in attendance, she did share some closing words for the audience, as conveyed by her mother: “We hope that everyone who comes inside (the clubhouse) feels a sense of belonging, that the arts are accessible, and most importantly: joy.” email: abahnsen@newspress.com
