On June 21, 2026, deputies were dispatched to a report of an unconscious woman at the Motel 6 on Calle Real in Goleta. Motel staff had tried to contact the room after checkout time had passed, and when an employee entered the room, she found an adult woman who was unresponsive and immediately called 911.
Investigation and Arrests
Deputies arrived to find 20-year-old Aylin Lizana Castillo had died from a suspected accidental overdose. Detectives used evidence at the scene to start their search for the source of the fatal narcotics. They were able to identify multiple suspects believed to have directly trafficked narcotics to Castillo and served multiple search warrants over the course of two days.
During the arrests, a multitude of narcotics, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and ketamine, as well as a semi-automatic 9mm unserialized pistol, a high-capacity magazine, ammunition, and over $2000 in cash were found. Three men were arrested in connection with the overdose death: a 31-year-old man, a 44-year-old man, and another 31-year-old man.
The circumstances surrounding Castillo’s death remain under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Anonymous Tip Line.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
