On Monday, Nov. 18, a 19-year-old man allegedly jumped from cliffs in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista while fleeing from sheriff’s deputies responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting his disturbing behavior , according to authorities. .

Before his cold plunge, the suspect, identified as Joshua Collard, allegedly punched someone in the face, vandalized a car and threatened to open fire on the victims. A 9-1-1 call from an Isla Vista resident sent police to the area, where they identified Collard based on the caller’s description. In an attempt to evade arrest, Collard took off west from Sabado Tarde Road to Del Playa Drive, jumping off cliffs and into the ocean.

But the high tide worked against him, trapping Collard in the water and requiring help from rescuers. Santa Barbara County firefighters and a marine rescue team pulled him from the ocean using a 14-foot ladder, bringing him to safety. After being medically cleared at the Goleta Valley emergency room, Collard was transported to the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Collard now faces two criminal charges, including criminal threats and assault, as well as multiple misdemeanor charges for vandalism, fighting in public and resisting arrest. His bond is set at $50,000.