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Oceano man arrested following standoff in Arroyo Grande

Written on 1 Feb, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano man is in jail after his failure to comply with officers led to a shelter in place order that impacted Arroyo Grande High School as well as mutiple residences on Friday afternoon. Near the end... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest alleged predator

Written on 27 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers arrested a Ventura man on Friday after he allegedly attempted to meet with a minor for sex. Shortly after noon on Jan. 24, officers took 49-year-old Jason Fisher into custody in Arroyo Grande... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande couple sentenced to prison for fraud

Written on 11 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande couple who scammed the federal government out of more than a million dollars were sentenced to multi-year prison terms on Thursday, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office in Hawaii. The couple, Christopher and Erin... (Continue reading)

Wrong-way driver crashes into Jeep in Arroyo Grande

Written on 9 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

BY KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver, who was headed the wrong way on Highway 101 in Arroyo Grande, crashed into a Jeep on Thursday morning. Shortly before 1 p.m., David Berdahl was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger northbound in... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police warn community of package thief

Written on 24 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police are warning the public of a man wearing a UPS vest who was videotaped stealing packages from homes on Crown Hill and East Branch Street this week. There were also reports of similar incidents... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 11 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday

Written on 29 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Friday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue reading)

Carquest Auto Parts closing stores in Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria

Written on 29 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to turn its business around, Carquest Auto Parts is closing down more than 500 stores including one in Arroyo Grande and two in Santa Maria. In total, the parent company for Carquest, Advance Auto... (Continue reading)

Man guilty of raping, impregnating teen in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 21 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man who raped and impregnated a 16-year-old girl in rural Arroyo Grande was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison. The court found 44-year-old Juan Sanchezflores guilty of rape by means of force... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande murder suspect assaulted police animal

Written on 17 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The 29-year-old Arroyo Grande man who allegedly killed his father, attempted to kill his mother and torched their home is also accused of assaulting a police animal. Prosecutors have filed felony charges of murder, attempted murder, arson... (Continue reading)