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Atascadero officer helps tourist recover her belongings

Written on 12 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department has recognized Corporal Brett Calloway for his exceptional work helping a tourist from Hong Kong recover her purse and identifications. Late last month, the woman was traveling through our community when she stopped... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police searching for alleged purse thieves

Written on 9 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police are searching for a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse at In-N-Out Burger in the North County city. Police are circulating surveillance images of a man and woman inside the Atascadero In-N-Out. The... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seek public’s help identifying purse thief

Written on 5 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole a purse from the Walgreens parking lot on El Camino Real. After spending time in the store, the man went outside and... (Continue reading)

Man dies after bar fight in Atascadero, identified

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who suffered a head injury during a bar fight in Atascadero has died from his injuries. Investigators identified the deceased man as 30-year-old Lucky Thomas of Atascadero. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24, a... (Continue reading)

Man critically injured in bar fight in Atascadero

Written on 26 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man is in critical condition after he suffered a head injury during a bar fight in Atascadero early Sunday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m., a caller reported a man was knocked unconscious during an altercation in... (Continue reading)

Atascadero rapist sentenced to 8 years, 8 months in prison

Written on 21 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge today sentenced Atascadero rapist Nathan Abate to eight years and eight months in prison, the maximum sentence available under the law. On Oct. 18, a jury found Abate guilty of raping multiple underage girls, while... (Continue reading)

Roof collapses during house fire in Atascadero

Written on 16 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The roof of a home in Atascadero collapsed amid an early morning fire on Saturday. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a fire in the living room and attic of a home on the 4000 block... (Continue reading)

Victims of Atascadero rapist speak out, want maximum sentence

Written on 13 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero rapist Nate Abate was in court on Tuesday for what was initially scheduled to be a sentencing hearing. Instead, woman who have accused Abate of sexual assault provided victim statements to the court, and asked the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero pedestrian hit, killed in crash on Highway 46

Written on 11 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 26-year-old Atascadero man was hit and killed on Highway 46 near the San Luis Obispo and Kern county border in late October. The Kern County Coroner’s Office recently identified the deceased man as Emilio Garcia Mendoza.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police warn residents of identity theft scam

Written on 5 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department warns the public of an identity theft and fraud scheme targeting local residents. Several community members have reported receiving calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the Atascadero Police Department. These scammers use... (Continue reading)