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Atascadero murder suspect felt “evil” coming from victim

Written on 31 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

An Atascadero man accused of killing his neighbor told police he felt an “evil” coming from the victim prior to her shooting death. [KCOY] Mark Andrews, 49, admitted to shooting his neighbor Colleen Barga-Milbury, 52, to death Saturday, according to... (Continue reading)

Atascadero homicide victim identified

Written on 24 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Atascadero Police Department has identified the victim of a shooting death Wednesday as 52-year-old Colleen Maria Barga-Milbury. A suspect shot and killed Barga-Milbury at her Atascadero residence in the 4300 block of Tranquilla Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police... (Continue reading)

Possible homicide in Atascadero under investigation

Written on 23 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Atascadero Police Department is investigating a suspicious death in Atascadero as a homicide. Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Atascadero police received a report of an unresponsive person at a residence in the 4300 block of Tranquilla Avenue. When officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police car part of three-vehicle crash

Written on 16 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An Atascadero police officer was involved in a three-car collision Wednesday around noon, according to the Atascadero Police Department. The officer was driving a black and white police car when his vehicle and two others collided at the intersection of... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for false imprisonment has long criminal history

Written on 15 May, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

An Atascadero man arrested for multiple felonies including false imprisonment has a long criminal history of drug abuse, theft and violence. On Tuesday, Atascadero police served an arrest warrant at the home of Eugene Lyle Dempsey Jr., for a probation... (Continue reading)

Atascadero woman leads police on high-speed chase

Written on 15 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

For the second time in less than three years, an Atascadero woman has attempted to flee law enforcement officers by leading then on a high-speed pursuit. On Tuesday, officers with the Atascadero Police Department and San Luis Obispo County Probation... (Continue reading)

Body found in Atascadero storage unit

Written on 14 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The body of an unidentified man was discovered Saturday in an Atascadero storage unit on El Camino Real. [KCOY] The Atascadero Mini Storage manager told KCOY that the man appeared to be living in the unit. Police do not suspect... (Continue reading)

Atascadero Police arrest man for credit card fraud

Written on 24 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Atascadero Police officers arrested a 20-year-old Bradley man who had more than $60,000 worth of stolen property purchased using stolen credit card numbers. [KSBY] A joint operation by the Atascadero Police Department, Santa Monica Police Department, and Monterey County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for purse snatching

Written on 20 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

An Atascadero man allegedly tried to wrestle an 80-year-old woman’s purse away from her at the Kmart in Arroyo Grande. Several citizens restrained Mykel Leo Romo, 21, after they spotted him attempting to steal the purse The victim suffered minor... (Continue reading)

Woman sought in Atascadero bank robbery

Written on 15 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Atascadero Police are searching for woman who robbed the Pacific Western Bank on Thursday shortly after 4 p.m. The lone female entered the bank at 7035 El Camino Real, approached a teller and demanded cash. She left with an undisclosed... (Continue reading)