Dark streets of Goleta

Streets in Old Town lack lighting; councilman says residents have requested more street lights

Mr. Grote Sunday on suspicion of attempted homicide after responding earlier in the day to calls reporting an injured and bleeding man near Anacapa and De La Guerra streets. They located the victim, W. Vankoppen, who they described as a middle-aged man believed to be homeless. The victim was suffering from a stab wound to the neck and was quickly transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by medics. Patrol officers began their investigation, and detectives were called in to assist. Officers from the Community Action Team were able to assist and advance the investigation rapidly due to their relationships with people in the Santa Barbara community who are suffering from homelessness. With information provided by community members, C.A.T Officers identified Mr. Grote as a suspect, and probable cause was developed to make an arrest, police said. He was found later on Milpas Street and arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide. He was booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail in Santa Barbara with a bail of $1 million. email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail. com