Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder
September 4, 2025
By KAREN VELIE
A 56-year-old Paso Robles woman charged with attempted murder, arson, vandalism and violating a restraining order pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Wednesday.
Ryan Brink filed for divorce against Dana Valentine-Brink on June 4. Since then, deputies have arrested Valentine-Brink three times.
On June 26, deputies arrested Valentine-Brink for trespassing and refusing to leave a property. Brink then filed for a domestic violence restraining order, which a judge granted.
On July 23, officers arrested Valentine-Brink for drunk driving.
On Aug. 5, Valentine-Brink allegedly set fire to her estranged husband’s home at 2554 Pinto Lane in Heritage Ranch, with him inside. The fire burned about 25% of the home, a Porsche, Honda, Chevrolet truck and a recreational vehicle.
She remains in the San Luis Obispo County Jail without bail.
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