Crime

Man arrested on human trafficking charges in local case

–On April 8, investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Counter Human Trafficking Team conducted a proactive operation to rescue a potential human trafficking Full Article

Multiple narcotics and weapons arrests reported in Atascadero

–The Atascadero Police Department (APD) has released information regarding multiple arrests related to illegal narcotics and weapons. On Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 8:04 p.m. a Full Article

Jury convicts Atascadero man for sex crimes against multiple child victims

–After a three and one-half week-long jury trial, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Atascadero man Jess Drue Brasuell III (59) guilty of 20 Full Article

DA files charges against Tianna Arata and Elias Bautista

–District Attorney Dan Dow announced that following a review of the criminal investigation, charges have been filed against two individuals involved in the protest occurring Full Article

Atascadero man out on bail arrested for possession of narcotics, firearm

–An Atascadero man who was out on bail was arrested Monday in Lemoore for multiple felonies, including possession of a controlled substance and carrying a Full Article

Former Cal Poly student arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography

–On Aug. 6, an investigation by members of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff‘s Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Team/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit Full Article

Seven charged with solicitation during anti-human trafficking operation

–San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced the filing of criminal charges against seven individuals for solicitation of prostitution and the conviction of Full Article

Man arrested in Morro Bay for assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, other charges

–On Friday, July 10 at about 10:10 pm, Morro Bay Police officers were called to the area of the 1100 block of Embarcadero Road regarding Full Article

Update: Man and woman from Paso Robles arrested in connection with robbery at local credit union

Update posted June 25, 2020 –The Atascadero Police Department has released the identity of two adults that have been arrested in connection with the Golden Full Article

Man arrested for attempted murder at San Simeon hotel

–On Saturday, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Silver Surf Motel in the 9300-block of Castillo Drive in San Simeon for Full Article