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Outlaws Bar in Atascadero raided, several employees arrested

March 6, 2025

Justin Hall and Chelsea Deperna

By KAREN VELIE

Multiple law enforcement agencies raided Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino in Atascadero and the homes of several employees on Wednesday leading to the seizure of drugs and multiple arrests.

The raids were part of a six-month investigation by the Atascadero Police Department in collaboration with the Paso Robles Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Officers served warrants at two residences, one on the 700 block of Creston Road in Paso Robles and one on the 5500 block of Traffic Way in Atascadero, and the bar.

As a result of the searches, officers seized 13.8 ounces of cocaine and over $28,000 in cash.

Officers arrested bar manager Justin Hall, 31, of Atascadero for possession of a controlled substance for sale, sales and transportation of a controlled substance, and
criminal conspiracy. His bail was set at $250,000.

Chelsea Deperna, 42, of Atascadero was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail for
possession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions. Her bail was set at $20,000.

Officers also arrested Elias Contreras, 29, of Paso Robles for possession of a controlled substance for sale, sales and transportation of a controlled substance, and criminal conspiracy. His bail was set at $250,000.

The investigation is ongoing.

On Nov. 24, a caller reported a man was knocked unconscious during an altercation in the parking lot of Outlaws Bar. Shortly afterwards, 30-year-old Lucky Thomas of Atascadero died from his injuries.

 


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Maybe now they will keep her locked up for a long time. A quick search of her name shows numerous arrest and often for similar offenses. https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/countys-wanted-chelsea-ann-deperna/78798/


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Does anyone know if Outlaws is still open? The article says California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control was involved in the investigation. I wonder if they will have their liquor license revoked.


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Good Job Atascadero Cops! After years and years of scandals with Police Chiefs, too many allegations of false arrests and too many excessive force allegations to ignore, looks like you are on your way to redeeming yourself. Now work with the DA to insure they all go away for a long time. Drug Dealers are SCUMBAGS!


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They might have had a better chance of hiding if the bar was named, “Johnny Angel’s”.


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“Coke: It’s the Real Thing”


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Bar name checks out


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Contreras Related to Julian the alleged rapist who fled to Mexico and used to sell cocaine in north county? Their family is tied to the cartel


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Contreras was arrested less than a week ago for DUI too. Wonder if that’s where the trail started.


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I’m shocked! Shocked to find that illegal activities are taking place at Outlaws Bar, Grill, and Casino!


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Like California cares ? The State is just looking for its bribe . Penalties will be paid. This cocaine will be back on the streets in less then a year . All parties back in business. That’s how it always worked . Don’t be “FOOLED ”


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