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Man Injured While Fleeing ICE at Santa Barbara Jail

3/29/2026

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Story summary
  • Jonathan Cosme Antonio, a 25-year-old California man, attempted to escape federal immigration authorities by scaling a fence at Main County Jail in Santa Barbara as ICE attempted to apprehend him.
  • The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said its role was limited to clearing the driveway.
  • After fleeing, Antonio was found hiding and suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the fall.
  • Further comments from ICE and the Department of Homeland Security are pending.