Articles Tagged With ‘Arrest’




Vehicle chase from Oceano to Santa Maria ends in crash

A probationer led officers on a chase from Oceano to Santa Maria on Sunday before crashing her vehicle. At 6:20 p.m., a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy spotted Jeanne Sepeda, 32, driving near the intersection of 19th and Paso... (Continue reading)

Deputy discovers 13 pounds of meth in gas tank

A San Luis Obispo County deputy’s investigative skills led to the arrest of a woman transporting 13 pounds of methamphetamine floating in her gas tank. On Monday, Deputy Al Barger and his K9 “Jack” were traveling northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for false imprisonment has long criminal history

An Atascadero man arrested for multiple felonies including false imprisonment has a long criminal history of drug abuse, theft and violence. On Tuesday, Atascadero police served an arrest warrant at the home of Eugene Lyle Dempsey Jr., for a probation... (Continue reading)

Atascadero woman leads police on high-speed chase

For the second time in less than three years, an Atascadero woman has attempted to flee law enforcement officers by leading then on a high-speed pursuit. On Tuesday, officers with the Atascadero Police Department and San Luis Obispo County Probation... (Continue reading)

Argument ends in stabbing at Heritage Ranch

A Heritage Ranch man is in custody after police said he stabbed one of his roommates in the neck Thursday at about 1:15 a.m. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies said Robert Criste Curran Jr., 55, had been arguing with... (Continue reading)

Los Osos man attacks wife with Samurai sword

A Los Osos man allegedly attacked his wife Tuesday with a Samurai sword causing injuries to her hands, fingers and stomach. Investigators also believe that Charles Haig Guenther, 36, threatened his wife with a handgun, according to the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Fresno man jailed for park shooting

A 19-year-old Fresno man has been arrested in connection with a Nov. 7, 2012 shooting in San Luis Obispo’s Santa Rosa Park that left a man partially paralyzed. Benjamin Adam Ma was taken into custody April 19 by Fresno police... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police arrest five for drug charges

The Paso Roble Police Department’s newly created Special Enforcement Team arrested five people Sunday for drug related charges. Shortly before 6 p.m., officers noted five people acting suspiciously around a vehicle in the parking lot of the City Library. The... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man arrested for fraud

A 79-year-old Grover Beach man was arrested in Washington State under a fugitive from another state charge on Sunday. [Tribune] Al Moriarty, former owner of Moriarty Enterprises, is being held without bail at the Kitsap County Jail. Former investors have... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for man who escaped custody

Santa Maria police officers are searching for a man who escaped custody. On Sunday, officers arrested Juan Coria Olayo, 24, on drug- and theft-related charges. After officers transported Olayo to the police department, the unattended suspect wiggled out of his... (Continue reading)