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Police raid home and business of postal worker

Written on 12 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In a page right out of the Keystone Cops, police kicked down the door of an unlocked home and then ransacked the property based on a bad tip from an informant. At around 7 p.m. on Monday, an officer... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man suspected of beastiality, producing child porn

Written on 15 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A multi-agency task force is investigating a subcontractor with the California Men’s Colony after discovering videos of the man having sexual relations with both a child and his dog, sources said. Suspecting the 49-year-old plumber of marijuana, narcotics, and... (Continue reading)

Housemate cops cruising to cash in

Written on 29 Nov, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney probably isn’t feeling very gay this holiday season after getting some straight talk about a looming and large payout of taxpayer money to settle a police department dispute. McKinney, who heads SLO county’s most... (Continue reading)

Atascadero male police officers claim discrimination

Written on 9 Nov, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A contentious reverse discrimination claim that has embroiled the Atascadero Police Department in controversy heads for mediation Tuesday. Earlier this year, city officials launched an internal probe into complaints of reverse discrimination made by male officers against female officers... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita School principal convicted of DUI

Written on 18 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Margarita Elementary School Principal Melanie Karp has been sentenced to two days in the county jail and three years probation for driving under the influence of alcohol. Commissioner Stephen B. Sefton also levied a fine of $1,726 and... (Continue reading)

WEEKEND BULLETIN: Secret probe eyes Atascadero cop ..discrimination..

Written on 10 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

An internal investigation has been launched by top level Atascadero officials into complaints made by male officers in the city’s police department... (Continue reading)