29-year-old Lompoc man arrested for alleged sexual battery

Other — Lompoc, CA — reported 2026-07-09

SUMMARY

A 29-year-old Lompoc man was arrested on suspicion of felony sexual battery by restraint after a police drone helped officers locate him.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Other
• Location: Lompoc, CA
• Date reported: 2026-07-09
• Suspect: age 29
• Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

• The incident occurred in the 400 block of West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA on July 9, 2026.
• A woman reported being inappropriately touched by a man who was following her and a family member.
• The suspect allegedly approached the victim from behind and sexually battered her before fleeing when a witness intervened.
• Police deployed a drone to assist in the search for the suspect, which located him hiding in a nearby yard.
• The suspect was identified as Humberto Castillo Arias, 29, of Lompoc.