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Man botches SLO carjacking, socks woman in the face

Written on 15 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

A 40-year-old man attempted to carjack a vehicle from a 20-year-old woman in San Luis Obispo Monday evening. After failing to do so, he entered a coffee shop, punched a 22-year-old woman in the face and attempted to steal the... (Continue reading)

Carjacker smashes driver’s windshield in Nipomo

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol succeeded in carjacking a vehicle Tuesday in Nipomo, but he failed in an escape attempt. As sheriff’s deputies arrested the man, he passed out and was taken by... (Continue reading)

Three shot, one stabbed in Santa Maria

Written on 29 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

It was an unusually violent Monday evening in Santa Maria with three victims wounded in a shooting and a woman stabbed during an attempted carjacking. At about 11:21 p.m., Santa Maria officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim in... (Continue reading)

Man jacks car and attempts to rape teen

Written on 1 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Santa Maria police are looking for a man who stole a car and then attempted to rape a 16-year-old girl early Saturday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., the teen was waiting in a car while a relative dropped several children... (Continue reading)

Wanted man invades Nipomo home

Written on 9 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A suspect in a carjacking who barricaded himself in a Nipomo home Wednesday morning has been arrested. After allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Santa Maria, the suspect fled north, crashed into a fence in Nipomo and entered an occupied home... (Continue reading)

Carjacker credited with vandalism spur in Arroyo Grande

Written on 15 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

On Friday morning, one or more vandals in Arroyo Grande targeted 19 vehicles, punctured 42 tires and broke a bus window, an outdoor wall display case and a classroom window. The damage totaled more than $7,000. All of the vandalism... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles carjacking and Atascadero robbery suspects arrested

Written on 31 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Atascadero police arrested two Monterey County men Tuesday for a carjacking at knifepoint that occurred Sunday in Paso Robles. One of the suspects is also accused of robbing an Atascadero liquor store. Around 7:30 p.m. Monday, a man robbed Stagecoach... (Continue reading)

Man carjacked at gunpoint in Paso Robles

Written on 23 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Paso Robles police arrested a man for carjacking another man at gunpoint Tuesday night. Around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Paso Robles police received a report of a stolen vehicle in the 3200 block of Spring Street. An adult male victim reported... (Continue reading)

California carjacking shootings kill four victims

Written on 19 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 59 comments

A series of carjacking and shootings killed at least four people in Orange County Tuesday morning. [NBC LA] Tustin police initially responded to a report of a carjacking and shots fired just off the 5 Freeway around 5:30 a.m. A... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man foils carjacking attempt

Written on 6 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A 22-year-old Santa Maria man fought back and was able to foil an attempted carjacking Saturday night. [Noozhawk] The unnamed 22-year-old was at Jones Street and College Avenue when he agreed to give a man and woman a ride, said... (Continue reading)