Deputies Recover Unloaded Handgun at Pine Grove School in Orcutt

Overview

• A student reported to a staff member that a peer had a gun, which triggered a response from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
• Deputies arrived at Pine Grove School and recovered a handgun that was not loaded.
• Deputies found no ammunition on campus, reinforcing investigators’ view that there was no intent to harm.
• The case remains under investigation, student identities will not be released, and deputies will coordinate follow-up with school officials.
• The Sheriff’s Office urged students, parents, and residents to report concerns with the reminder, "If you see something, say something."