Crowds of students gathered on the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday for the start of Deltopia— the infamous city-wide celebration marking the start of UC Santa Barbara's spring quarter.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBCSO) posted updates on X throughout the day regarding emergency response and reinforcement during the celebrations.
Just before 11 a.m., officers reportedly arrested a man who was on his way to Deltopia on charges of possessing a loaded firearm.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
By noon, officials say 19 patients were treated for medical emergencies.
Authorities report that over 60 arrests were made by 3:30 p.m. for violations related to drinking, weapons, and large gatherings.
