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Atascadero police chase forgery suspect and armed accomplice

Written on 18 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A North County man allegedly attempted to pass a forged check at a bank in Atascadero on Monday, leading to a police chase that culminated with two arrests and a K-9 finding a handgun in a family’s... (Continue reading)

Wendy’s worker robbed at gunpoint in Atascadero

Written on 7 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police officers are searching for a man who robbed a female Wendy’s worker at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.  The worker arrived at the Wendy’s in the 8600 block of Curbaril Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. As... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police searching for missing at-risk teen

Written on 14 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police officers are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who they say is at risk because of her age and current mental state.  Maggie Gallagher reportedly left her home at 9 a.m. on Monday. She may... (Continue reading)

Police capture wanted parolee from Texas in Atascadero

Written on 20 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A traffic stop conducted by an Atascadero police officer Friday evening netted drugs, cash and stolen items, as well as a wanted parolee from Texas and a second suspect, according to police. [Cal Coast Times] Shortly after 5 p.m., an... (Continue reading)

Thieves snatch two vehicles from Atascadero car dealer

Written on 23 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A group of thieves stole two Ford pickup trucks from an Atascadero car lot on Saturday, according to the city’s police department. [Cal Coast Times] The Atascadero Police Department has released surveillance footage of four suspects — three men and... (Continue reading)

Biker allegedly fires shots at person outside Atascadero bar

Written on 4 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A man suspected of belonging to a motorcycle gang allegedly fired shots at a person with whom he was fighting outside an Atascadero bar early Wednesday morning. [Cal Coast Times] The shots came close but did not hit the victim,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero robber apprehended in Santa Barbara

Written on 27 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A robber who stole alcohol from an Atascadero Chevron station last week has been apprehended in Santa Barbara, according to the Atascadero Police Department. [Cal Coast Times] Frank Anthony Ramos, Jr., 41, is suspected of committing a robbery in King... (Continue reading)

Atascadero teacher allegedly victimized at least 20 kids

Written on 22 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 48-year-old Atascadero Unified School District teacher who allegedly videotaped his female students’ underwear victimized at least 20 children, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. [Cal Coast Times] Chris Lynn Berdoll is now facing 44 felony... (Continue reading)

Knife wielding man robs Atascadero gas station

Written on 21 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A man with a knife robbed an Atascadero Chevron station of alcohol Thursday evening, then successfully evaded officers from multiple law enforcement agencies who were trying to catch him. [Cal Coast Times] At about 8:25 p.m., a man entered the... (Continue reading)

Robber sprays Atascadero restaurant worker with chemical

Written on 14 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A robber allegedly entered an Atascadero restaurant Thursday morning and sprayed an employee in the face with an unknown chemical before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. [Cal Coast Times] At about 9 a.m., the robber entered the Tastee-Freeze... (Continue reading)