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Carpinteria Today
By the People, for the People
Suspected Carpinteria Cannabis Farm Burglar Arrested
Detectives recover firearms, cash, and 15 pounds of processed cannabis during investigation.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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A 22-year-old Los Angeles man has been arrested and charged with burglary, conspiracy, grand theft, and a gang enhancement for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of marijuana from a Carpinteria-area cannabis grow last month. Detectives coordinated with the LAPD and executed search warrants that led to the recovery of firearms, cash, and additional processed cannabis.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating organized cannabis farm burglaries, which have become a growing problem in California's Central Coast region as the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve. The recovery of firearms also raises concerns about the potential for violence associated with these types of crimes.
The details
On January 17, deputies responded to a report of a burglary that had just occurred at a cannabis grow in the 4000 block of Foothill Road in Carpinteria. The suspects fled before deputies arrived. Detectives identified 22-year-old Dvaryae Bryant as a suspect and coordinated with the LAPD, which was conducting a parallel investigation. Detectives arrested Bryant at his residence in Los Angeles, where they recovered a short-barrel assault rifle that he allegedly threw from a window. Detectives and LAPD officers later served an additional search warrant in Hawthorne and recovered approximately 15 pounds of processed cannabis, additional firearms, and thousands in cash.
- On January 17, deputies responded to a report of a burglary that had just occurred.
- Earlier today, detectives arrested Bryant on a warrant at his residence in Los Angeles.
The players
Dvaryae Bryant
A 22-year-old Los Angeles man who has been arrested and charged with burglary, conspiracy, grand theft, and a gang enhancement for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of marijuana from a Carpinteria-area cannabis grow.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department
The law enforcement agency that responded to the initial burglary report and coordinated the investigation with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Los Angeles Police Department
The law enforcement agency that was conducting a parallel investigation involving Dvaryae Bryant and assisted in the execution of search warrants.
What they’re saying
“Detectives are investigating potential links between this case and other similar burglaries in Santa Barbara County, including a second burglary at the same Foothill Road location on Feb. 4.”
— Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, Detectives (calcoastnews.com)
What’s next
Following his court proceedings in Los Angeles, Bryant will be extradited to Santa Barbara County on a no-bail felony warrant.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating organized cannabis farm burglaries, which have become a growing problem in California's Central Coast region as the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve. The recovery of firearms also raises concerns about the potential for violence associated with these types of crimes.
