21-year-old Frederick Rice arrested after 24-hour standoff with sword, vandalism at Sunstone Winery, charged with misdemeanor burglary & felony vandalism.
Frederick Miles Rice, 21, was arrested after a 24-hour standoff at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, where he barricaded himself with a sword and vandalized property. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, including crisis negotiators, responded to the incident. Rice surrendered peacefully and faces charges of misdemeanor burglary and felony vandalism, with bail set at $50,000. The winery's president thanked law enforcement and the community for their support.
September 15, 2024
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