Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Custody Sergeant following a criminal investigation that revealed significant timecard fraud. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, detectives arrested 34-year-old Segun Ogunleye at his residence in Ventura on a felony warrant. Ogunleye faces criminal charges including embezzlement of public funds, forgery, and grand theft, along with a white-collar crime enhancement. The investigation began in October 2025, after Sheriff’s Office staff identified irregularities in Ogunleye’s timecards spanning several months. As the investigation progressed, detectives determined that Ogunleye fraudulently coded more than $175,000 in earnings dating back to 2023 for shifts he did not work. At the time of the alleged misconduct, Ogunleye was a Custody Sergeant and served in a supervisory role. His responsibilities included reviewing and approving overtime usage, making the alleged violations particularly disturbing. Image of Segun O...
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