Articles Tagged With ‘Arroyo Grande Police Department’




Man allegedly filmed women nude inside Arroyo Grande gym

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A male suspect who allegedly secretly recorded nearly 50 women nude or partially nude inside the tanning and red-light therapy rooms of an Arroyo Grande gym. On Dec. 29, 2025, officers responded to Planet Fitness at 1576... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in multi-vehicle Arroyo Grande crash

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Arroyo Grande Wednesday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a motorcycle and two other vehicles collided on the 1100 block of W. Branch Street, according to the Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Crime rates fell in Arroyo Grande in 2025

By KAREN VELIE Violent crimes, property crimes and traffic crimes all fell in Arroyo Grande in 2025, according to the Arroyo Grande Police Department’s 2025 annual report. The 2025 report represents the first formal annual report published by the department.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. The police department selects the location based on a history of DUI... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to hold DUI checkpoint Friday night

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time this month, Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city. Police will conduct the checkpoint at an undisclosed location from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

By JOSH FRIEDMAN 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. The police department selects the location based on a history... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest South County residents for narcotics sales

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande Police officers arrested an Oceano man and a Nipomo woman on Wednesday for selling narcotics. Shortly before 1 p.m., dispatchers sent Arroyo Grande officers to the 1300 block of Ash Street over a disturbance. The... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest intoxicated man and woman with guns, drugs

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande police officers on Wednesday evening arrested a man and woman who were allegedly intoxicated and in possession of guns and drugs. At about 8 p.m., a witness reported two individuals, possibly under the influence, inside... (Continue reading)

Police searching for suspects who robbed Arroyo Grande 7-Eleven at gunpoint

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers are searching for a trio of suspects who robbed an Arroyo Grande 7-Eleven store at gunpoint early Friday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a 911 caller reported an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest drunken suspect who locked himself inside stolen Tesla

By JOSH FRIEDMAN With some remote help from a Tesla dealership, Arroyo Grande police officers on Tuesday arrested an allegedly intoxicated suspect who locked himself inside a stolen car. Shortly after 12 a.m., a witness reported a suspect sitting in... (Continue reading)